KAULIN Business Summary

Kaulin Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (1531.TW) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of industrial sewing machines, generating revenue through a dual-track model of Own Brand Manufacturing (OBM) under the "Siruba" label and strategic OEM/ODM partnerships. The company’s primary business segments include high-speed overlock, interlock, and multi-needle machines, which cater to the global apparel and knitwear sectors, alongside a high-margin secondary segment for specialized spare parts and technical services. Operating across major manufacturing hubs in Taiwan and China, Kaulin distributes its products to over 100 countries, leveraging a vertically integrated supply chain to maintain competitive pricing and rapid R&D cycles. Its primary direct competitors include Juki Corporation, Brother Industries, Jack Sewing Machine Co., Ltd., and Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd., with Kaulin distinguishing itself through a superior price-to-performance ratio and a dominant global market share in the specialized knitwear machinery segment. The company is currently led by Chairman Ya-Tzu Lin Chen and General Manager/President Pei-Chia Lin, the latter of whom took office in March 2024 to drive the firm’s transition toward automated "smart" sewing solutions and IoT-integrated production lines. Founded in 1965 by the Lin family, Kaulin’s leadership maintains a deep pedigree in precision mechanical engineering, supported by a board of directors that includes experienced members such as Sheng-Zhi Lin and Yu-Chen Lin. The executive team is focused on strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing global service centers and expanding into emerging markets like Africa and Latin America. Notable institutional backing from Taiwanese domestic funds reflects the company’s stability and its role as a key industrial component of the TWSE, characterized by a long-term commitment to technical innovation and family-led professional management.