Company History
1961
Founder Mr. Hsien-Hsing Ko established
Chushia Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd.
Chushia Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd.
1966
Secured the exclusive agency rights
for Japan's OCHIAI Cutlery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
for Japan's OCHIAI Cutlery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
1971
- Introducing Advanced Tea Equipment:
Imported OCHIAI tea harvesters and pruning machines. In collaboration with the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES), successfully promoted the mechanization of low- and mid-altitude tea garden management. - Revolutionizing Tillage:
During the pioneering era, introduced SHIBAURA power tillers from Japan, successfully replacing traditional water buffaloes in paddy fields.
1973
- Investing in ROBIN Co., Ltd.:
Invested in ROBIN Co., Ltd. to engage in the import and sales of diverse engines. - Powering Nationwide Machinery:
Pioneered the nationwide market by promoting the adoption of engines as the core power source for agricultural and industrial machinery.
1974
- Technical Training Seminars:
Co-organized workshops with the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES) and local Farmers' Associations nationwide to train regional agricultural machinery shops in tea harvester operation, blade replacement, and maintenance. - Building a Robust Local Service Network:
Empowered tea farmers to master mechanized cultivation, while partnering with local machinery shops to deliver rapid, on-site service, successfully establishing a robust nationwide service network.
1981
Importing Premium Machinery:
Introduced OHASHI power tillers and SHIBAURA rotary tillers with ditchers from Japan.
- Achieving Total Mechanization:
Successfully drove a complete agricultural transformation, enabling rural farms across Taiwan to fully adopt mechanized tillage.
1983
- Revolutionizing Weed Control:
Imported Japan's KAZZ backpack brush cutters, completely mechanizing manual weeding tasks. - Expanding Spraying Equipment:
In the same year, introduced professional sprayers to enhance pest control and fertilization efficiency.
1986
Secured the exclusive agency rights
for Japan's OTAKE tilling machinery.
"Importing Premium Consumables":
Introduced SANYO brush cutter blades and circular saw blades from Japan, delivering high-durability cutting solutions to local markets.
1988
"Securing OREC Exclusive Agency":
Secured the exclusive agency rights for Japan's OREC. Introduced specialized power tillers to strawberry orchards, and imported the AM (self-propelled) and RM (ride-on) mower series to Taiwan's fruit orchards, successfully upgrading traditional weed control from tedious backpack cutting to efficient automated mowing.
1991
"Expanding OREC Lineup":
Introduced OREC front-mount ride-on mowers from Japan, further elevating precision and comfort in large-scale mowing operations.
Introduced OREC front-mount ride-on mowers from Japan, further elevating precision and comfort in large-scale mowing operations.
1992
"Advancing Tea Garden Tillage":
Introduced Japan's OTAKE NDT-series deep tillage machines, upgrading soil management techniques for local tea plantations.
Introduced Japan's OTAKE NDT-series deep tillage machines, upgrading soil management techniques for local tea plantations.
1994
- Automating Tea Harvesting:
Imported Japan's OCHIAI rail-guided tea harvesting systems. - Smart Sorting Integration:
Introduced Japan's YAMAMATSU optical color sorters, significantly reducing the manual labor required for sorting tea stems. - Community Engagement:
Hosted the "Tea Harvesting Technology Competition" in Longtan, Taoyuan, to actively support and engage with local tea farming communities.
1996
"Advancing Tea Deep Processing":
Introduced Japan's TERADA fine tea grinding mills, expanding solutions into high-value micro-powder and matcha production.
Introduced Japan's TERADA fine tea grinding mills, expanding solutions into high-value micro-powder and matcha production.
2004
"Pioneering Ride-On Tea Machinery":
Imported the OCHIAI ride-on deep pruner from Japan for the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES), driving high-efficiency agricultural transformation.
Imported the OCHIAI ride-on deep pruner from Japan for the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES), driving high-efficiency agricultural transformation.
2004
"Leadership Succession":
Ms. Hsiang-Ling Ko, daughter of the founder Mr. Ko, officially took the helm to lead the company's next chapter.
Ms. Hsiang-Ling Ko, daughter of the founder Mr. Ko, officially took the helm to lead the company's next chapter.
2006
"Revolutionizing Paddy Weeding":
Introduced Japan's OTAKE MJ-series paddy tilling and weeding machines, delivering highly efficient organic cultivation solutions to local farmers.
Introduced Japan's OTAKE MJ-series paddy tilling and weeding machines, delivering highly efficient organic cultivation solutions to local farmers.
2008
"Pioneering Frost Protection":
First imported two FULTA frost protection fans from Japan and deployed them to Fushoushan Farm for field testing, pioneering advanced microclimate management for high-altitude tea cultivation.
First imported two FULTA frost protection fans from Japan and deployed them to Fushoushan Farm for field testing, pioneering advanced microclimate management for high-altitude tea cultivation.
2010
Green Technology & ORECH/OHASHI Exclusive Agency:
Secured the exclusive agency rights for Japan's OHASHI and imported the GR-series tracked wood shredders. In alignment with carbon reduction policies, this machinery finely crushes trees and bamboo, enabling on-site composting in orchards and bamboo forests.
- Expanding Rice Milling Portfolio: In the same year, introduced Japan's OTAKE PM-series rice hullers & polishers and SY-series huskers.
- Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Successfully commercialized Japan's FULTA frost protection fans. Installing them at Fushoushan Farm (altitude: 2,000m) effectively prevented frost damage in high-mountain tea gardens, significantly reducing crop losses.
2013
- Advancing Optical Sorting:
Imported the YAMAMOTO YFG-series optical color sorters from Japan, elevating sorting precision for local agricultural processing. - Deepening Frost Protection:
Expanded the deployment of FULTA frost protection fans at Fushoushan Farm, continually shielding premium tea gardens from frost damage.
2015
"Securing SENVEC Exclusive Agency":
Secured the exclusive agency rights for SENVEC optical color sorters, manufactured by Japan's Hattori Seisakusho Co., Ltd. This premium technology enables the rapid and precise sorting of Pouchong tea and black tea, significantly enhancing overall tea leaf quality and market value.
2017
"Upgrading Rice Processing Technology":
Introduced YAMAMOTO roll-type rice huskers from Japan, delivering high-efficiency and low-damage de-hulling solutions for local rice milling.
Introduced YAMAMOTO roll-type rice huskers from Japan, delivering high-efficiency and low-damage de-hulling solutions for local rice milling.
2018
"Third-Generation Succession & OGIWARA Exclusive Agency"
- Next-Gen Leadership:
In January, Mr. Kao-Yung Lin returned to Taiwan after completing his studies in the United States and officially joined the corporate sales and operations team. - Automating Asparagus Processing:
Successfully secured the exclusive agency rights for Japan's OGIWARA asparagus grading machines. This landmark technology dramatically streamlined cutting and grading processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and market competitiveness for local asparagus growers.
- Expanding Rice Milling Solutions:
Imported Japan's KANRYU compact and medium-sized rice polishers. - June — Launching Digital Presence:
In June of the same year, officially launched the Facebook Fan Page for Chushia Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd., stepping into digital branding and community engagement.
2019
"Localized Customization & Government Endorsement"
- Innovative Vegetable Harvester:
Imported Japan's FULTA MPO-series self-propelled vegetable harvesters. - Tailor-Made for Taiwan:
Specially re-engineered and optimized the machinery layout specifically for Taiwan’s Taiwanese Basil (Jiucengta) farms to maximize harvesting efficiency. - National Subsidy Approval:
Successfully passed the review and was officially approved for the "Labor-Saving Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Program" by the Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) under the Ministry of Agriculture.
2020
- Upgrading Tea Transportation:
Imported Japan's WINBULL crawler tea garden transporters, overcoming rugged terrain challenges. - High-Capacity Tea Harvesting:
Introduced Japan's KAWASAKI ride-on bag-type tea harvesters to achieve industrial-scale harvesting efficiency.
2022
- Maximized Tea Harvesting Efficiency:
Imported Japan's KAWASAKI ride-on box-type tea harvesters, optimizing large-scale and high-capacity tea gathering. - Precision Fertilization Technology:
Introduced Japan's Delica tracked fertilizer spreaders, delivering robust mobility and precise nutrient distribution for terraced crop fields.
2023
"Securing OK Brand Exclusive Agency":
Secured the exclusive agency rights for Japan's OK brand tabletop multihead weighers. This cutting-edge system drastically accelerates vegetable and fruit portioning speeds, minimizing manual weighing errors and significantly saving labor costs.
Secured the exclusive agency rights for Japan's OK brand tabletop multihead weighers. This cutting-edge system drastically accelerates vegetable and fruit portioning speeds, minimizing manual weighing errors and significantly saving labor costs.
2026
"Taipei Headquarters Relocation":
Relocated the Taipei head office to a new, modernized location to accommodate business growth and better serve our nationwide customers.
Relocated the Taipei head office to a new, modernized location to accommodate business growth and better serve our nationwide customers.