HYDROTEK History

  • 2024

    The faucet series obtained ICC-ES certification, including:

    ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1-2018(R2023)

    NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-2023, Drinking Water System Components Health Effects

    NSF/ANSI/CAN 372-2022, Drinking Water System Components Lead Content

  • 2023

    Received the upgrading transformation guidance by the "Plastics Industry Technology Development Center" - low carbonization (carbon reduction) and intelligence (Manufacturing), greenhouse gas emissions (carbon emissions) interrogation.

  • 2022

    Accepted the carbon related risk diagnosis service by the "Industrial Technology Research Institute".

    Recommendation:

    Paying attention to policy development, planning carbon reduction actions, and developing carbon reduction business opportunities. Revealed carbon emission information and mastered carbon reduction plans to comply with international sustainable supply chain plans and add value to the industry.

  • 2020

    Consulted by “Plastics Industry Development Center” and set up ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory, elevated product R&D and quality assurance.

  • 2019

    Selected by Nantou County Government for annual “Local Industry Innovative R&D Promoted Plan”(Local SBIR)---adjustable limited suitable temperature sensor faucet research plan.

  • 2017

    Cooperated with “Metal Industries Research & Development Centre” for “Wireless Remote Control Energy Saving Faucet Products Development” of “Metal Electromechanical Traditional Industry Modernized PromotionPlan”.

    “Enterprise Resource Planning” ERP revision and upgrade.

    Holding the first time “Labor-Management Meeting”.

    Set up The Faucet as The 3rd categorized Environmental Product Declaration, Product Category Rule. (EPD-PCR).

  • 2016

    On Jan.06, holding a Hydrotek established 30th anniversary Appreciation Luncheon.R&D energy and electricity saving auto control system, battery life could be used more than one million of on-off cycles.

  • 2015

    Selected by Nantou County Government for annual “Local Industry Innovative R&D Promoted Plan”(Local SBIR)---new generation of humanized closet infrared activated flush valve research plan.

    The induction of Fuji DocuShare Documents Management System.

    The first company approved “Product Carbon Footprint Label Certificate” by “Environmental Protection Administration” for Sensor Faucet H-4100LR & HB-4100LR.

    Selected by Small and Medium Enterprise , the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs for “Instant Technology Consultant Plan-Infrared Sensor Activated Auto Faucet’s Aesthetic Design”, cooperated with “Plastics Industry Development Center”.

    R&D #8200 Sensor Flush Valve Series.

  • 2014

    The Factory remodeled.

    Setting up environmental policy, environmental management system, approved "ISO 14001".

    Consulted by "Plastic Industry Development Center" for "Green Rising Star Plan".

    The first automatic sensor sanitary produces company approved "Green Mark" by "Environmental Protection Administration" (sensor faucet No. H-4100LR & HB-4100LR).

    Setting up Carbon Footprint Product Category Rule (CFP-PCR) for faucet industry.

  • 2013

    Approved "IECQ QC080000" for HSF: Hazardous Substances Free.

    Awarded "superior company for assist enterprise human resource upgrade plan" by National Vocational Training Council of Executive Yuan.

    Signed with "Nan Kai University of Technology" for "Agreement of Production and learning cooperation virtual partner relationship".

    Office building was remodeled.

  • 2012

    Awarded "Corporate Highlights" by "Ministry of Economic Affairs".

    Cooperated with "Nan Kai University of Technology" for R&D quality auto examine system of auto faucet and flush valve".

  • 2009

    Awarded "The 12th Rising Star Award" by "Ministry of Economic Affairs"

  • 2006

    Awarded "Taiwan Symbol of Excellence" by "Ministry of Economic Affairs" for "E" series of products.

  • 2005

    Awarded "Taiwan Good Brands" by "Ministry of Economic Affairs".

  • 2004

    Consulted by "China Productivity Center" for set up PDM: Product Data Management. Approved "ISO 9001".

  • 2003

    Computerized management process: Induction of ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning, KM: Knowledge management.

    Mechanical and electronic module miniaturization won the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Technology Development Program to assist traditional industrial with CITD subsidy.

  • 2002

    Consulted by "Three Win Management Consulting Corp." for enhance R&D and cost management."

  • 1999

    Consulted by doctor Ko for "Business Process Reengineering: BPR".

  • 1998

    Approved "ISO 9002" by Germany TUV.

  • 1997

    Chinese company name upgraded as "HYDROTEK CORPORATION".

    Awarded "Taiwan Symbol of Excellence" by "Ministry of Economic Affairs" for "C" series of products.

  • 1995

    Former Chairman, Mr. Steve Wu, passed away, succeeded by his wife,Ms. Lisa S. Huang till now.

    Who continued long lasting creative concept and coordinated R&D Project with"Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology" and"Industrial Technology Research Institute".

  • 1993

    Awarded "Creative" by Ministry of Economic Affairs" for automatic faucet and flush valve.

  • 1990

    Moved to the new factory at the current location 3, Gong-Yeh N. 3rd Road, Nan Kang Industrial Park, Nan Tou, Taiwan. Marketing with the new brand "HYDROTEK".

  • 1988

    Infrared activated faucet (Fluid Faucet) receives first U.S. patent.

  • 1986

    Sensor faucet was launched and marketing with brand "WELLCOME".

  • 1985

    "Hydrotek Corporation" was established.

  • 1982

    R&D infrared activated sensor faucet.

  • 1980

    The first patent was awarded for ultrasonic automatic/ manual sink device.

  • 1976

    The former chairman, Mr. Steve Wu and his elder brother,Mr. Dennis Wu started R&D automatic sanitary products.

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