AUO next to LG Display, ahead of Samsung in 2010 capex

Feb 3, 11:55

LG Display leads the top-three panel makers in its 2010 capex plans at four trillion won (US$3.431 billion), followed by AU Optronics (AUO) with NT$100 billion (US$3.121 billion)...

AUO increases capex to NT$100 billion in 2010

Jan 29, 15:00

AU Optronics (AUO) has increased its capex by 64% to NT$100 billion (US$3.13 billion) for 2010, up from NT$61 billion in 2009.

CMO to hike 8.5G monthly capacity to 60,000 glass substrates

Jan 26, 11:56

Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has ordered production equipment to increase the monthly capacity at its 8.5G plant in southern Taiwan to 60,000 substrates from an originally planned...

Taiwan LCD equipment makers cut prices to win orders

Newswatch - Jan 18, 17:15

Taiwan-based LCD equipment makers have reportedly slashed prices by 20-30% in a move to grab orders from panel customers, according to industry sources, although the sources did not...

All Ring receives equipment orders for 8.5G plant from AUO

Jan 15, 14:28

Equipment supplier All Ring Tech has received orders for AU Optronics' (AUO's) 8.5G plant, which is scheduled to begin equipment installation in third-quarter 210, according to the...

Taiwan panel makers rise over NT$100 billion in funding in 2009

Nov 24, 16:15

Taiwan TFT-LCD panel makers have raise NT$130 billion (US$4.03 billion) in 2009, including NT$115 billion in syndicated loans by AU Optronics (AUO), Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO)...

China will need 6-8 8G plants to fulfill panel demand in the future

Nov 19, 17:06

Market watchers expect China will require six to eight 8G or above LCD panel production lines to fulfill its demand in the future. China's LCD TV panel demand in 2009 is estimated...

China-based TCL announces JV with Century to jointly build 8.5G plant

Newswatch - Nov 17, 15:37

China-based LCD TV vendor TCL Group has signed an agreement with Century Science & Technology Investment Corporation to jointly set up a 8.5G LCD panel production plant in Shenzhen,...

Innolux seeking land in northern Taiwan reportedly for 8.5G LCD fab

Nov 16, 10:07

In response to reports that Innolux plans to invest NT$500 billion (US$15.49 billion) to set up an 8.5G plant in a science park in Miaoli, northern Taiwan, the company has indicated...

TCL may invest a 8.5G plant, says reports

Newswatch - Nov 6, 17:12

China-based LCD TV vendor TCL Group plans to enter into TFT-LCD panel production to vertically integrate its LCD business, Chinese-language website Sina.com.cn is reporting. The report...

CMO to ramp 8.5G production in 2Q10

Oct 27, 14:04

Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) plans to start volume production at its 8.5G plant with 8,000 substrates per month in the second quarter of 2010, and ramp up to its designed monthly...

AUO to start production at second 8.5G plant in 2H10, says president

Oct 23, 16:52

AU Optronics (AUO) plans to start production at its second 8.5G plant in the second half of 2010, as the company anticipates demand growth for large-size LCD panels next year, according...

AUO swings to profits in 3Q09 on strong LCD panel shipments and higher prices

Oct 22, 16:15

AU Optronics (AUO) swung back to profitability in the third quarter, posting a consolidated net profit of NT$7.4 billion (US$288.41 million), with revenues rising 35% sequentially...

CMO will ramp 8.5G production in Taiwan, says company president

Oct 9, 14:45

Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has decided that it will ramp up production at its 8.5G fab in Taiwan while waiting for the government to lift a ban on investment in LCD panel plants...

Taiwan government to look into allegations CMO illegally invested in China

Sep 16, 14:43

Vice minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Hwang Jung-Chiou said the government will investigate allegations that Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has invested in and provided...

Taiwan LCD equipment makers eye China market

Sep 16, 12:20

As major panel makers in China are moving to expand, Taiwan-based TFT-LCD equipment suppliers Kenmec Mechanical Engineering, Mirle Automation and Usun Technology are gearing up to...

China could rank second for 8.5G production in 2012, says Digitimes Research

Sep 14, 17:09

China could become the world's second largest host country for 8.5G LCD panel production in 2012 if all the reported fab projects are completed, according to Digitimes Research.

CMO secures NT$40 billion syndicated loan

Sep 10, 14:17

LCD panel maker Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has announced that it has secured a five-year syndicated bank loan of NT$40 billion (US$1.22 billion) to boost its working capital for...

Earthquake causes minor disruption in LCD glass supply, says iSuppli

Aug 25, 16:02

An earthquake in Japan this month at a plant operated by Corning will slightly exacerbate an existing shortage of glass for LCDs, but the impact is not likely to have a major impact...

Slowdown in LCD panel price growth is reasonable, says AUO vice chairman

Aug 14, 17:09

AU Optronics (AUO) vice chairman HB Chen has said the recent slowdown in the growth of LCD panel pricing is reasonable because too much will inhibit demand from consumers.

CMO denies seeking Foxconn or Pou Chen funding for 8.5G plant

Jul 16, 15:46

Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has denied rumors that said it was looking for funding from Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and the Pou Chen Group to complete the construction...

Taiwan panel makers to see difficulty topping 40% global market share in 2009

Jun 25, 16:51

Taiwan makers' share of the global LCD panel market is unlikely to surpass 40% in 2009, while Korea makers will continue to hold over 50%, according to industry sources.

LCD clients placing early panel orders for year-end sales

Jun 22, 16:30

End-market LCD display players have started placing panel orders for year-end sales earlier than usual, as panel prices are expected to continue increasing in the third quarter, according...

CMO denies selling 8.5G fab equipment to China panel maker

May 19, 12:01

Taiwan-based LCD panel maker Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has denied selling 8.5G fab equipment to a China-based LCD panel maker, according to company sources.

CMO says it remains top LCD panel supplier to China TV vendors

Apr 29, 14:34

Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) remained the biggest LCD TV panel supplier to China vendors in the first quarter, with one third of its total TV panels shipped to the China market,...

AUO to increase 2009 capex to bring forward 8.5G volume production

Apr 24, 14:15

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) is optimistic about the current panel industry and will increase its 2009 capex to NT$50-60 billion (US$1.48-1.78 billion) from...

AUO 1Q09 loss narrows; expects significant improvement to 2Q09 utilization

Apr 23, 16:45

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that its first-quarter consolidated losses narrowed to NT$20.22 billion (US$597 million) from NT$26.6 billion seen in the fourth quarter, thanks to...

LCD panel capacity expansion from Korea may cause oversupply in 2Q

Mar 20, 14:17

Taiwan LCD panel makers are worried that oversupply may hit the market again in the second quarter because of increasing capacity at Korean competitors Samsung Electronics and LG...

CMO executive urges Taiwan government to ease restrictions on LCD panel investments in China

Newswatch - Mar 4, 17:05

TFT-LCD panel maker Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) executive VP Wu Biing-Seng has urged the Taiwan government to be more liberal towards the issue of allowing Taiwan panel makers to...

CMO suspends 8.5G project, says paper

Newswatch - Feb 10, 16:51

LCD panel maker Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has suspended construction on its 8.5G production fab, and members of the team for the project have either returned to their original...

AUO reduces capex by 50% for 2009

Jan 23, 12:03

Due to the global economic downturn, LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) will reduce its 2009 capital expenditure (capex) to only NT$50 billion (US$1.49 billion) compared to NT$100...