The first group includes major corporations who invest in and establish their own factories. For example, the Formosa Plastics Group's Sunrise Plywood Corporation produces plyboard and building materials.
位於南投竹山的「鹿谷竹木業」總經理葉惟堯說：「製作竹編板需大量手工，因此工廠多先裁好竹條，包給附近農家編結，論件計酬。