• Department of Industrial Engineering, Class of ’64

  • Chairman and founder of Emperor & Crown Cast Development Co., Ltd(皇廣鑄造發展股份有限公司)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University
  • General Manager of Huang Guan Casting Development Co., Ltd.(皇廣鑄造發展股份有限公司)
  • Chairman of Taiwan Casting Industry Association (台灣鑄造學會) (founded by former Minister of Economic Affairs Tao Sheng-yang)
  •  Executive Director and Supervisor of Small and Medium Enterprises General Association (全國中小企業總會) (one of the six major business organizations in Taiwan)

Professional Journey & Achievements:

  • Emperor Foundry Development Co., Ltd.:

    • Zhang Feng-Guo is the Chairman and founder.
    • In 1975, seeing the reluctance of SME foundries to invest in imported foundry auxiliaries, Zhang pioneered unique formula products that rivaled imported materials in quality but at a fraction of the cost.
    • Emperor Foundry, a leader in high-end foundry materials like riser insulation sleeves and mold coatings, caters to major foundries both domestically and internationally.
    • Recognitions include the National Quality Award and the National Rock Award.

  • Green Initiatives:

    • In 2013, the Green Foundry Materials Division was set up, emphasizing the creation of eco-friendly materials to enhance workplace safety.
    • 2017 saw the inauguration of the Green Material Research Building and a collaboration with the US-based smart foundry equipment manufacturer PALMER.

  • International Collaborations:

    • Facilitated the signing of an exchange MOU between Taiwan Foundry Society and Japan Foundry Society in 2012.
    • Assisted in inking an academic cooperation MOU between the Taiwan Foundry Society and the Shenyang Foundry Society in 2013.

Awards & Recognitions:

  • 26th National Quality Award
  • 24th National Rock Award
  • ISO14000 Environmental Protection Certification (2011)
  • Foundry Engineering Award (2000)
  • ISO9001 Certification (1999)
  • Small and Medium Enterprise Innovation Research Award

Social Welfare & Contributions:

  • Zhang served as the 28th Chairman of the Taiwan Foundry Society, becoming the first “elder statesman” of the association.
  • In 2015, he established the Foundry Scholarship, annually benefitting outstanding foundry students across five vocational high schools in Taiwan.

Engagement with Chung Yuan Christian University:

  • Zhang has been an avid supporter of the university’s development fund, ensuring a brighter future for the institution and its students.