Last update: Thursday 2 May 2013 [37 news items]
G-Tech to invest NT$644 million to expand sputtering capacity
May 2, 11:06
G-Tech Optoelectronics, which provides glass processing services for the display industry, will invest NT$644 million (US$21.7 million) to expand its sputtering capacity in 2013,...
GTOC to produce energy-saving glass through cooperation with Asahi Glass
Mar 22, 15:33
Glass substrate processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Electronics), is expected to invest NT$1.25 billion...

G-Tech expanding cover glass, coating glass capacities
Stockwatch - Nov 19, 10:38
G-Tech Optoelectronics, a Taiwan-based glass processing service provider, is expanding its monthly production capacity for cover glass from 1.8 million to 2.5 million units, and that...
G-Tech to issue new shares to raise additional capital
Oct 8, 15:10
G-Tech Optoelectronics, a Taiwan-based provider of glass processing services, will issue 30 million new shares for sale at NT$84 per share to raise additional paid-in capital of NT$2.52...
G-Tech starts volume production of AR-coated glass
Jul 17, 01:10
G-Tech Optoelectronics, a Taiwan-based producer of cover glass, began volume production of glass coated with anti-reflection (AR) film in July and thereby is expected to see sequential...
Touch panel maker G-Tech reports healthy revenue gains for May
Jun 11, 16:09
Touch panel maker G-Tech Optoelectronics saw its revenues grow 18.6% on month and 4.8% on year to NT$714 million (US$23.82 million) in May. For the first five months of 2012, revenues...
Most touch panel makers post losses for 4Q11, affecting 2011 performance, say sources
Apr 2, 16:19
Despite the increasing popularity of tablet PCs that has stirred up demand for touch panels, most touch panel solution makers have posted decreased profits or even significant losses...
Cover glass demand rising on increasing large-size touch applications
Dec 13, 14:47
Demand for cover glass is set to increase significantly as the application of touch-controlled technology has expanded to include large-size panels for outdoor advertising windows,...
G-Tech rolls out 3D cover glass solutions
Nov 3, 14:37
G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), an affiliate of Foxconn Electronics, has rolled out 3D cover glass solutions and is likely to win orders from branded smartphone vendors in the first...
G-Tech stock listing postponed
Oct 12, 15:59
Cover glass maker G-Tech Optoelectronics has postponed its plans to list on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) to November from the scheduled October 18, 2011. G-Tech chairman and CEO...
G-Tech cover glass capacity continues to grow
Sep 28, 15:16
Cover glass maker G-Tech Optoelectronics has said it will continue expansion of cover glass production lines, both in fourth-quarter 2011 and 2012, and that the production of 3D glass...
Curved cover glass to be popular among handheld devices
Sep 26, 15:07
Curved cover glass may be the next big thing in terms of handheld device designs as both Apple and the non-Apple camp are reportedly gearing up for the releases of products with curved...
Lextar, G-Tech, Chimei Materials to debut on TSE
Sep 20, 12:10
Panel component suppliers such as LED player Lextar, surface glass maker G-Tech Optoelectronics (G-Tech) and light guide plate maker Chimei Materials are expect to debut on the Taiwan...
Taiwan touch panel makers ramp up cover glass production
Sep 16, 14:13
Major touch panel players of TPK Holding, G-Tech, and Wintek are scaling up their production capacity for cover glass as touchscreen handheld devices enjoy rising popularity in the...
G-Tech reports strong August revenues
Sep 6, 15:50
Taiwan-based cover glass maker G-Tech Optoelectronics (G-Tech) has reported August revenues of NT$777 million (US$26.7 million), rising 17.04% on month and 191.04% on year. Accumulated...
Cover glass maker G-Tech reports strong earnings for 1H11
Sep 1, 01:35
G-Tech Optoelectronics, a cover glass affiliate of the Foxconn Group, has reported net profits of NT$501 million (US$17.26 million) for the first half of 2011, representing an 8-fold...
TPK increasing cover glass output
Jul 1, 14:08
Taiwan-based touch panel maker TPK Holding has stepped up its production of cover glass for touch panels with its total capacity for 3.5-inch cover lenses now reaching five million...
G-Tech expanding cover glass capacity
Newswatch - Jun 20, 16:57
G-Tech Optoelectronics, a Taiwan-based provider of glass processing services in the Foxconn Group, is expanding capacity of cover glass at its two factories in southern China, with...
G-Tech expanding cover glass capacity, says newspaper
Newswatch - May 20, 11:32
G-Tech Optoelectronics, an optical glass processing service provider in the Foxconn Group, is expanding its monthly capacity of cover glass from 600,000 10.1-inch sheets currently...
Cover lens supply key for Apple to reach 2Q11 iPad 2 shipment goal, say sources
Apr 6, 14:08
A sufficient supply of cover lenses for touch panel modules will be the key for Apple and other vendors to reach their shipment goals for tablet PCs in second-quarter 2011, according...
G-Tech increases investment in Shenzhen subsidiary
Dec 23, 14:49
Optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics, an affiliate of the Foxconn Group, has obtained approval from the Taiwan government to add an additional investment...
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,...
G-Tech to add investment in China subsidiary
Oct 21, 14:36
Taiwan-based optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics, an affiliate of the Foxconn Group, will add investment of US$5.2 million in its subsidiary located at...
GTOC to start production at China subsidiary at the beginning of 2011
Sep 17, 01:10
Optical glass processing services provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), an affiliate of the Foxconn (Hon Hai) Group, is scheduled to start operating its reinforced glass production...
GTOC reports 14% sequential drop for August revenues
Sep 7, 11:31
Optical glass processing services provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a subsidiary of the Foxconn Group, saw its August revenues decrease 14% sequentially but increase 367% on...
G-Tech posts net profit for 1H10
Sep 1, 11:26
Optical glass processing services provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) has announced net profit of NT$61.58 million (US$1.92 million) with an EPS of NT$0.43.
GTOC, TPK halt establishment of joint venture in China
Aug 25, 15:36
Optical glass processing services provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) and ITO glass-based projected capacitive touch panel maker TPK Touch Solutions will temporarily suspend the...
G-Tech to set up reinforced glass subsidiary in Foxconn production base in China
Jul 21, 16:52
G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), an affiliate of the Foxconn (Hon Hai) Group, will establish a reinforced glass manufacturing subsidiary to be located in Foxconn's production base in...
G-Tech sees strong growth in June revenues
Jul 8, 16:25
Optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a member of the Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) Group, has announced revenues of NT$222 million (US$6.9...
G-Tech and TPK Touch to establish reinforced glass substrate JV in China
Jun 24, 17:08
Taiwan-based optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a member of the Foxconn (Hon Hai) Group, announced on June 23 it will establish a joint venture...
G-Tech to establish 6G production line
May 27, 15:58
Taiwan-based optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a member of the Foxconn (Hon Hai) Group, plans to establish a 6G production line and expects...
GTOC reaches high yield rates in making reinforced glass substrates
May 5, 14:58
G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a member of the Foxconn (Hon Hai) Group, has attained satisfactory yield rates in the production of reinforced glass substrates at its factory at the...
G-Tech to start glass production at STSP plant in February 2010
Dec 28, 14:46
Taiwan-based optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics, in which Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) owns a major stake, will start production...
Innolux to supply panels for Apple tablet
Dec 28, 12:13
Innolux, the panel-making subsidiary of the Foxconn Group, will be the initial supplier of touch panels for Apple's tablet PC, with Wintek standing a change of becoming a second supplier...
G-Tech to set up factory in STSP
Dec 22, 16:27
Taiwan-based optical glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics, in which Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) owns a major stake, has obtained official...
- China market: Several smartphone components in short supply
- AUO supply of iPad mini panels in 2Q13 expected to slip sequentially
- Demand for small-size panel driver ICs stays strong
- Innolux, AUO differ in strategies for tapping China smartphone panel market
- Asustek unveils Intel 8 series motherboards
- Wintek to reportedly set up joint venture 6G touch panel factory in China with Nanjing Panda Electronics
- PCB firm Apex 2Q13 sales to rise over 10%
- Taiwan LED firms to attend Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2013
- Touch screen notebook shipments reach 4.57 million units in 1Q13, says Displaybank
- Asia Pacific leads worldwide mobile phone sales growth in 1Q13, says Gartner
- Mobile DRAM revenues slip 5% in 1Q13, says DRAMeXchange
- SMA Technology sees 1Q13 revenues fall on year
- SunPower announces fiscal 2013 financial guidance
- LED plant factory market to reach US$1.2 billion in 2013, says PIDA
- Suntech agrees on new forbearance agreement with converible note holders
- BlackBerry to offer BBM on Android and iOS platforms
- New generation iPhone may adopt sapphire crystal glass for home button
- Ledlink to begin LED lighting shell volume production in May-June
- Ruggedized PC vendors eyeing 7- to 8-inch tablet market
- Equipment maker Acter sees profits down in 1Q13
- Soft-World sees over 50% of 1Q13 profit from 3 subsidiaries
- Corning introduces Lotus XT Glass
- Synnex Technology reports profits for 1Q13
- HannStar Display posts 1Q13 profits
- Taiwan market: HTC, Samsung optimistic about May sales
- Digitimes Research: Rising mobile device demand drives TSMC, UMC wafer shipment growth in 2Q13
- Digitimes Research: Battery technologies regain focus as energy storage demand rises
- Digitimes Research: LED light bulb prices in Japan fall in April
- Digitimes Research: Sapphire 2-inch substrate prices to be around US$8/unit in 2013
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- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
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- Advantech Redefines Entry Level Network Application Platforms
- WD shipping world's first 5 mm 2.5-inch hard drive
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
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- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
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- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
17-May-2013 markets closed
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| TAIEX (TSE) | 8368.19 | -21.86 | -0.26% |

| TSE electronic | 316.17 | -0.60 | -0.19% |

| GTSM (OTC) | 119.56 | +0.49 | +0.41% |

| OTC electronic | 143.91 | +0.93 | +0.65% |

- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal

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- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
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- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
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