Taiwan LED firms mixed about competition from China-based Sanan Optoelectronics

Jan 28, 10:24

China-based LED firms Sanan Optoelectronics entered the Taiwan market in 2012, heating up competition and causing LED chip prices to fall. Some firms believe Sanan may become relatively...

Truly Optoelectronics reaches 85% yields for large-size OGS technology

Dec 18, 15:44

Touch screen maker Truly Optoelectronics has reportedly reached 85% yields with its large-size one-glass-solution (OGS) production, which has brought down costs for the technology...

Large-area touchscreens to account for more than 50% of TPK revenues in 2013

Nov 30, 10:44

TPK expects large-area products to account for more than half of its overall revenues in 2013, according to the touch panel supplier. TPK also revealed plans to increase its stake...

China-based Sanan Optoelectronics to invest in Taiwan LED maker Formosa Epitaxy

Nov 12, 21:38

Taiwan-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Formosa Epitaxy on November 12 announced the issuance of up to 120 million new shares specifically for private placement, with China-based...

China-based Sanan Optoelectronics poses threat to Taiwan-based LED chipmakers

Oct 31, 14:25

China-based LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics has been quickly upgrading its technology through recruiting experts from Taiwan-based makers and expanding production capacity. Sanan...

TPT expects optoelectronic board orders to peak in November

Sep 26, 14:55

PCB maker Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) has seen order visibility for its optoelectronic boards become clear recently and expects orders to reach a peak in November 2012 before dropping...

TPT 3Q12 consolidated sales likely to hit record high

Aug 14, 11:14

Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT), which mainly produces optoelectronics boards, will likely report record high revenues for the third quarter of 2012 buoyed by strong orders for tablet PC...

PCB maker TPT sees flat growth in 1Q12 sales

Jan 17, 01:45

Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT), which mainly produces optoelectronics boards, expects its first-quarter revenues to register flat growth sequentially beating seasonal patterns.

TPT, Tripod expect order receiving to rebound as early as February

Dec 21, 16:17

PCB manufacturers Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) and Tripod Technology, which mainly supply optoelectronics boards for LCD TV, monitor and notebook applications, both agree that orders...

CTSP panel revenues down 21% in 1H11

Aug 11, 16:25

LCD panel makers registered the worst performance of all players located in the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) in the first half of 2011, with an on-year revenue decline of 21....

China Star Optoelectronics kicks off 8.5G flat panel plant

Aug 8, 17:09

China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT), a subsidiary of TCL, plans to kick off operations at its 8.5G TFT LCD flat panel production line in Shenzhen, China on August 8 with...

PCB maker Tripod breaks ground for new plant in China

Jun 30, 01:05

Tripod Technology has recently begun construction of a new plant in Hubei Province, central China, according to the Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer. The new facility is scheduled to...

Canyang Optoelectronics obtains US$50 million joint lending

Jun 24, 15:19

Jiangsu Canyang Optoelectronics, a maker of LED epitaxial wafers and chips established in eastern China by Taiwan-based Formosa Epitaxy on a joint venture basis, has signed with four...

PCB supplier TPT ramping up capacity

May 27, 01:10

Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT), which mainly produces optoelectronics boards, has revealed plans to expand capacity for its other PCB products used in mobile phones and notebooks.

CSOT maintains mass production schedule of 8.5G plant in 4Q11

Mar 30, 01:15

Despite possible delays in equipment deliveries, China Star OptoELectronics Technology (CSOT), the 8.5G subsidiary of China-based TCL, is in talks with suppliers and trying to reduce...

Young Fast posts February revenues of NT$915 million

Mar 9, 01:05

Touch panel maker Young Fast Optoelectronics has announced revenues of NT$915 million (US$31.12 million) for February 2011, a decrease of 13.87% on year.

China-based Sanan Optoelectronics to set up sales office in Taipei

Feb 17, 01:30

China-based LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics plans to invest NT$50 million (US$1.7 million) in Taiwan initially for the establishment of a business outfit and display center at...

Arima announces it will reduce capital

Jan 25, 02:15

Board of directors of Taiwan-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Arima Optoelectronics on January 24 announced it will reduce capital by 25% to make up for losses. Arima will...

BOE to start mass production at 8.5G in 3Q11, CSOT in 4Q11

Jan 18, 01:55

China-based BOE Technology is expected to produce its first TFT-LCD panel at its 8.5G plant in the second quarter of 2011 and start mass production in the third quarter, while China...

Young Fast, J Touch see December revenues decline

Jan 5, 12:02

Young Fast Optoelectronics' December 2010 revenues are expected to remain at NT$1.6 billion (US$54.94 million), and total revenues for the fourth quarter are expected to increase...

Arima Optoelectronics receives CNY120 million in licensing fee from China joint venture

Jan 4, 14:23

Arima Optoelectronics has received the first installment of CNY120 million (US$15.45 million) in patent licensing charge from its joint venture in Shanxi, China, and after tax, Arima...

PCB maker TPT expects flat or slight growth in 1Q11 revenues

Dec 29, 01:45

Taiwan-based PCB maker Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) expects revenues to stay flat or grow slightly on quarter in the first quarter of 2011, judging from current order visibility. Demand...

Touch panel makers expect sequential drop in December revenues

Dec 29, 01:00

Touch panel makers Wintek, TPK Touch Solutions, Sintek Photronics, J Touch and Young Fast Optoelectronics all expect revenues in December 2010 to drop sequentially.

Cando November revenues up 8%, G-Tech revenues up 23% sequentially

Dec 8, 01:10

Cando, a subsidiary of LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO), and optical glass processing services provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), an affiliate of the Foxconn (Hon Hai) Group,...

Young Fast expects revenue growth in 4Q10 to be lower than expected

Dec 1, 01:50

Touch panel maker Young Fast Optoelectronics expects revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2010 to be lower than the previously forecast double digit rate, as the company expects...

Wintek top among touch panel makers with net profit of NT$1.24 billion for 3Q10

Oct 29, 01:20

Touch panel maker Wintek led with net profits of NT$1.24 million (US$40.43 million) for the third quarter of 2010, while fellow touch panel maker TPK Touch Solution led in revenues...

Young Fast posts net profit of NT$810 million for 3Q10

Oct 27, 01:45

Touch panel maker Young Fast Optoelectronics has announced net profits of NT$810 million (US$26.46 million) for the third quarter of 2010, down 17% sequentially. EPS for the quarter...

Young Fast capacitive touch panel shipment share to exceed 50% in 1Q11

Oct 22, 01:30

As new capacity for capacitive touch panels is scheduled to join production, Taiwan-based touch panel maker Young Fast Optoelectronics expects its capacitive touch panel shipments...

Arima Optoelectronics to obtain 270 million yuan licensing income from China joint venture

Oct 21, 01:15

Arima Optoelectronics on October 20 announced the licensing of its patents and proprietary technologies to its joint venture in northern China for a total charge of 270 million yuan...

Young Fast net profit for 3Q10 to remain at NT$800 million, TPK net profit to increase sequentially

Oct 20, 01:55

Surging demand for touch panels due to seasonality for handsets and tablet PCs, will help net profits of touch panel maker Young Fast Optoelectronics maintain at NT$800 million to...

J Touch, Young Fast expect strong demand until November

Oct 20, 01:40

Amid strong demand for touch screen handsets, revenues and shipments of touch panel makers are expected to continue to increase in the fourth quarter of 2010, with both J Touch and...

Optoelectronics PCB maker TPT expects flat revenue growth in 4Q10

Oct 19, 14:26

Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) expects its revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 to stay flat at the level recorded in the third quarter, and are unlikely to be affected by seasonality,...

Revenues of Apple touch panel suppliers to continue to grow in 4Q10

Oct 6, 02:05

Amid strong sales of iPad, Apple suppliers Wintek and TPK Touch Solutions are expected to see continued revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2010, while fellow touch panel makers...

CMI to merge Chi Mei Energy

Oct 1, 01:35

Chimei Innolux (CMI) will merge with Chi Mei Energy effective on November 1. Chi Mei Energy, a maker of thin-film solar modules, was originally under Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO),...