Crafted with Precision,
Played with Passion
Discover the Soul of "MADE BY YONEX"
Badminton racquets were the start of the Yonex
journey into sports.
With each racquet developed, our vision became clearer. We
learned the fun of crafting world-class racquets alongside the most elite players and
now, we strive for innovative racquets that help every athlete achieve new speeds and
new heights.
At YONEX TAIWAN, our team is working together with "Craft a better
future with unique innovations" as our purpose. With passion and precision, we craft
each and every racquets to meet the strictest standards.
- Location:
- No.15, 24 Road, Taichung Industrial Park, Taichung, Taiwan R.O.C.
- Year Established:
- 1987
- Representative Directors:
- Chairman: Kazuaki Watanabe
General Manager: Teruhisa Miyamae - Property Area:
- Approximately 8,700 square meters
- Number of Employees:
- Approximately 300
YONEX TAIWAN was established in 1987 as the company’s first overseas base. Although there were other potential locations for a subsidiary, founder Minoru Yoneyama was impressed by the location’s potential and the qualities of the local people, leading to the establishment of the company. Located in the industrial outskirts of Taichung City, the second-largest city in Taiwan, the company operates within an approximately 8,700 square meter area where around 300 employees are dedicated to delivering Yonex products to the world.
"MADE BY YONEX" spirit
in YONEX TAIWAN
CO.,LTD.
The manufacturing process and quality checks mirror those of our founding site, the Niigata factory. Each of our products is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and undergoes rigorous inspection by skilled workers before reaching players worldwide.
The Making of Yonex Badminton Racquets
01 Carbon Cutting and Processing
Utilizing multiple cutting machines, the material is precisely cut and processed into various shapes, specifically tailored to meet the performance specifications of each racquet.
02 Shaping and Molding
The material is placed within the mold, where it solidifies through the application of heat and pressure.
03 Drilling
An automatic machine drills holes into the racquet one by one, following the appropriate string pattern.
04 Assembling
The racquet frame and grip are assembled together through an automated process. The grip type is adjusted based on the performance specifications of each racquet.
05 Painting
The racquet undergoes painting through both automated processes by painting robots and manual application by trained employees.
06 Decal Application
Trained employees manually apply the decals while simultaneously inspecting the paint condition of the racquet.
07 Leather wrapping
The leather grip is carefully wrapped around the handles, one by one.
08 Completing the Racquet
The racquet is packaged and shipped to various countries.
Employee Interviews
Badminton Assembly division
L. J.
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Q. What do you value and focus on during your daily tasks?
I meticulously inspect the assembly parts to ensure they are in the correct condition and check for any defects in appearance.
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Q. What brings fulfilment to your work? When do you feel the most joy?
I always strive to achieve my set goals; whenever I accomplish them, it brings me the greatest joy.
Badminton Painting division - Color Spraying Operation
L. Y.
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Q. What do you value and focus on during your daily tasks?
During the painting process, I strive to coordinate my tasks well and complete all necessary steps within the limited time frame.
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Q. What brings fulfilment to your work? When do you feel the most joy?
I love badminton, so working at Yonex is already rewarding for me. Whenever I see people using our racquets, I feel really happy.
Badminton Painting division - Finishing and Polishing Operation
L. D.
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Q. What do you value and focus on during your daily tasks?
I concentrate on improving work efficiency and ensuring that the racquets meet the required standards.
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Q. What brings fulfilment to your work? When do you feel the most joy?
I feel relieved and happy when I successfully complete a month of work without encountering any major issues.
Badminton Assembly division - Quality Control
H. W.
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Q. What do you value and focus on during your daily tasks?
I primarily focus on putting extra effort into improving the quality of the grip components.
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Q. What brings fulfilment to your work? When do you feel the most joy?
I feel fulfilled and experience joy when collaborating with my colleagues to solve various problems together.
Badminton Painting division - Quality Control
H. J.
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Q. What do you value and focus on during your daily tasks?
I focus on ensuring the quality of the paint job and the appearance of the racquet.
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Q. What brings fulfilment to your work? When do you feel the most joy?
I find fulfillment in collaborating with my colleagues to devise solutions to prevent defects.
