Hornling’s History

1959

Mr. Lien Lin Wang and his wife, Mrs. Wang Wong Fong Bai founded Horn Yi Industry (宏益工業所). They manufactured bicycle/motorcycle parts at the early stages.


1966

Mr. Wang Lien Lin changed the company name to Hornling

1966

  • Changed the company’s name to Hornling Industrial Inc. – 宏霖工業有限公司
  • Started manufacturing auto parts- Door Striker, Door Lock, Remote & Back Lock

1976~1988

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1976

  • Qualified Tier-One Supplier of Taiwan Subaru Automotive.
  • Supplied Door Lock, Door Latch, Remote, Striker, Window Regulator & Brake Plate Assembly.
  • Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd certificated Hornling’s Brake Plate Assembly.
  • Manufactured Seat Recliner, Door Lock, Outside Handle, Door Hinge, Window Opener to Sweden, Malaysia, etc.

1989

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  • Developed HL’s first 3PT ELR Seat Belt- HL 610. It was FMVSS 209 and 302 certified by SGS USA.
  • Started Seat Belt Restraint System Business

2000

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  • Advancing R&D to engineer adaptable restraint systems with customized solutions for diverse applications
  • ELR retractor for HMMWV of the USA military, Reversed Wound ELR retractor for Heavy Truck, Child Seat Tightener & ALR Retractor, etc.

2006

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  • Construction of the new headquarters plant is completed.
  • Established comprehensive vertical integration. Covering mold fabrication, press stamping, plastic injection molding, assembly, and quality inspection.

2010

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  • Protect people’s safety everywhere- School Bus, Transit Bus, Wheelchair Restraint, Emergency Vehicle, UTV, Tractor, Emergency Vehicle, Mower, etc.
  • Developed the first Muddy ELR rrtractor seat belt of UTV industry to OEM manufacturers – Polaris, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Kubota, Arctic Cat, Honda, BRP.

2019

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  • Hornling’s 60th anniversary
  • Nominated and awarded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. R.O.C. This award is to honor the industries that have a history of more than 50 years.

2023

Awarded at the 2023


  • Awarded at the 2023 Yamaha Supplier Conference for Supplier Excellence Award.

2024

Awarded at the 2024


  • Awarded at the 2024 Kubota Supplier Day for Supplier Excellence Award.

2025

Awarded at the 2025


  • Awarded at the 2025 Yamaha Supplier Conference for Supplier Excellence Award.