J-Star Holding Co., Ltd., established in 1968 and headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, is a global manufacturer and distributor specializing in bicycles, various sports accessories, and advanced carbon fiber composite products. The company's offerings in the cycling sector include essential components for both high-performance sports bicycles and electric models. Within sports equipment, J-Star produces a diverse array of paddle rackets, catering to disciplines such as tennis, badminton, squash, and beach tennis. Furthermore, their expertise in carbon fiber composites is applied to create structural parts for the automotive industry, a range of other sporting goods, and various healthcare products.
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Chairman and CEO Jonathan Chiang to Relocate to the United States to Lead Growth Initiatives
J-Star Holding's Chairman and CEO Jonathan Chiang will relocate full-time to the United States to lead U.S. operations and the next phase of its growth strategy.
The move follows the company's January 2026 exit from China operations and its push to reposition carbon fiber manufacturing toward higher-value applications in healthcare, automotive, and branded consumer products.
J-Star is also evaluating U.S. manufacturing expansion, including aerospace and defense-adjacent markets, and its Form F-3 shelf registration was declared effective September 23, 2026.