Last update: Tuesday 8 May 2012 [78 news items]
Radiant April revenues hit record
May 8, 01:00
Radiant Opto-Electronics, a Taiwan-based maker of backlight units (BLUs), on May 7 reported consolidated revenues of NT$6.706 billion (US$227 million) for April, a monthly record...
Radiant reports over 16% on-quarter profit growth for 1Q12
Apr 25, 12:55
Backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has announced net profits of NT$1.20 billion (US$40.64 million) for the first quarter of 2012, increasing 16.7% from a year earlier...
Radiant posts revenue gains for February
Mar 6, 14:15
Taiwan-based backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has posted consolidated revenues of NT$5.897 billion (US$199 million) for February, up 3.54% on month and 13.12% on...
Radiant sees increased January revenues
Feb 7, 11:37
Radiant Opto-Electronics, a Taiwan-based maker of backlight units (BLUs), has reported consolidated revenues of NT$5.696 billion (US$193 million) for January, increasing 19.86% on...
BLU maker Radiant expects strong revenue gains in 2012
Jan 19, 10:49
Taiwan-based backlight module (BLU) maker Radiant is expected to see its revenues increase substantially in 2012, buoyed by the launch of new iPads as well as ultrabooks by branded...
BLU sales to remain weak in next three months, say sources
Dec 13, 01:00
Most backlight unit (BLU) makers have seen their revenues decline 10% on average in November due to slow demand with the prospects that their sales will remain weak in the next three...
BLU maker Radiant looks to over 5% sequential revenue growth in 4Q11
Nov 14, 12:27
LCD backlight module (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics is expected to see its consolidated revenues grow over 5% to NT$16.5-17 billion (US$546.57 million) in the fourth quarter...
Radiant revenues fall in August
Sep 7, 11:38
LCD backlight module (BLU) maker Radiant has reported consolidated revenues totaled NT$5.01 billion in August 2011, with an on-month decrease of 2.88%. Industry sources noted that...
Radiant Opto-Electronics expects 2011 revenues to exceed NT$60 billion
Sep 2, 01:10
Taiwan-based LCD backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics expect its consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2011 to increase sequentially and the 2011 figure to...
Radiant to be main BLU supplier for iPad 3
Aug 23, 15:50
Taiwan-based Radiant Opto-Electronics has become the major supplier of backlight units (BLUs) for iPad 3 panels, according to industry sources.
Radiant Opto-Electronics posts highest 1H11 net EPS among Taiwan-based BLU makers
Aug 19, 01:05
Radiant Opto-Electronics on August 18 released its financial report for the first half of 2011, with its net EPS of NT$5.35 the highest among Taiwan's backlight unit makers.
Coretronic BLU shipments up in July, Radiant down
Aug 10, 11:48
Taiwan-based Coretronic shipped 5.31 million CCFL and LED backlight units (BLUs) in July, rising 9.0% on month, whereas fellow maker Radiant Opto-Electronics' BLU shipments reached...
Radiant June revenues slightly down sequentially
Jul 6, 14:40
Taiwan-based backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has reported consolidated revenues of NT$5.740 billion (US$199 million) for June 2011, declining 2.32% on month. However,...
Radiant May notebook module shipments hit record, says paper
Newswatch - Jun 7, 15:41
Radiant Opto-Electronics, a Taiwan-based maker of LCD backlight units (BLUs), shipped 8.31 million modules used in notebooks in May 2011, its highest monthly figure on record, according...
BLU maker Radiant to issue US$100 million ECBs
Jun 3, 01:35
Backlit unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has decided to issue up to US$100 million worth of euro convertible bonds (ECBs) to raise funds to finance expansion projects at...
Radiant Opto-Electronics expecting BLU orders from Sharp
May 30, 12:17
Radiant Opto-Electronics, a Taiwan-based maker of backlight units (BLUs), expects to obtain orders for Sharp's new LCD TV models after the Japan-based company resumes operation of...
Coretronic to become Apple supplier
May 25, 01:15
Rumors have surfaced that Taiwan-based backlight module maker Coretronic will become a supplier for Apple's iPad. The shipment penetration rate of Coretronic's BLUs for LED TVs reached...
Radiant Opto-Electronics expects 2Q11 revenues of over NT$16 billion
May 13, 01:00
Taiwan-based LCD backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics expects its revenues for the second quarter of 2011 to grow 5-10% sequentially to exceed NT$16 billion (US$557...
Apr 29, 01:15
Taiwan-based backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics will expand its monthly production capacity of notebook LCMs (LCD modules) from four million panels currently to five...
Radiant March revenues hit new high
Apr 7, 01:30
Backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has posted higher-than-expected revenues of NT$5.96 billion (US$204.1 million) for March 2011, a record high monthly figure for...
BLU makers Radiant and Coretronic to see revenues edge up in March
Apr 6, 15:44
Backlight unit (BLU) makers Radiant Opto-Electronics and Coretronic are expected to see their revenues swing upward in March 2011, buoyed by shipments to the tablet PC supply chain,...
Radiant posts net profit of NT$2.6 billion for 2010
Mar 25, 01:30
Backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has announced net profits of NT$2.6 billion (US$87.96 million) for 2010 with an EPS of NT$6.11.
Radiant February consolidated revenues up almost 30% sequentially
Mar 7, 16:39
Backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics has posted consolidated revenues of NT$5.21 billion (US$177.25 million) for February, increasing 29.4% sequentially and 84.6% on...
BLU makers Radiant and Forhouse post mixed results for January
Feb 10, 01:15
Backlight unit (BLU) maker Radiant Opto-Electronics and Forhouse have recorded mixed results for January, with Radiant seeing its consolidated revenues slide 10% to NT$4.03 billion...
Radiant to post new record in December revenues
Jan 5, 01:45
Consolidated revenues of backlight unit (BLU) supplier Radiant Opto-Electronics are estimated to reach a new record high in December 2010, exceeding NT$4.6 billion (US$157.94 million),...
BLU makers to report mix results for 4Q10, says report
Newswatch - Dec 28, 16:41
With the fourth quarter being the traditional weak season, most of the backlight unit (BLU) makers are expected to see sequential decreases in revenues for the quarter. But Radiant...
Optimax rents out STSP plant to SJA
Dec 24, 11:26
Polarizer maker Optimax Technology will rent out its plant at the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) to Sheng Jay Automation Technologies (SJA) in order to activate assets, and increase...
BLU maker Radiant sees November revenues up slightly
Dec 6, 11:25
Backlight unit (BLU) supplier Radiant Opto-Electronics has posted consolidated revenues of NT$4.59 billion (US$151.64 million) for November, up 1.1% sequentially and 45.01% on year,...
BLU maker Radiant 2011 revenues to rise thanks to orders from Samsung, Sony and Sharp
Nov 30, 01:15
Radiant Opto-Electronics is one of the few back light unit (BLU) makers to show growth despite a widespread demand drop off in the large-size panel sector. The company's revenues...
Radiant nets NT$668 million in 3Q10 profit
Oct 22, 14:56
Backlight unit (BLU) supplier Radiant Opto-Electronics has posted net profits of NT$668 million (US$21.72 million) for the third quarter of 2010, with an EPS of NT$1.57.
Most BLU makers post monthly revenue decrease in September
Oct 12, 01:45
Except for Radiant Opto-Electronics, which saw a modest sequential growth in September revenues, Taiwan-based backlight unit (BLU) makers including Forhouse and Coretronic posted...
BLU maker Radiant revenues up nearly 24% on year in September
Oct 7, 02:05
Backlight unit (BLU) Radiant Opto Electronics has posted consolidated revenues of NT$4.248 billion (US$136.86 million) for September 2010, up 23.93% from a year earlier. For the first...
BLU makers post mixed results for August
Sep 9, 11:30
Coretronic's August revenues declined slightly by 1% from July to NT$8.777 billion (US$275.102 million), while Radiant Opto Electronics and Forhouse registered 1.94% and 6.3% sequential...
Most Taiwan BLU makers see growth in July revenues
Aug 12, 11:32
Despite most Taiwan-based LCD panel manufacturers reporting at least a 10% drop in July consolidated revenues, backlight unit (BLU) makers including Coretronic, Kenmos Technology,...
Taiwan BLU makers step up LCM production
Jul 15, 14:53
Taiwan-based backlight unit (BLU) makers have stepped up production of LCD modules (LCMs) as a value added service, according to industry sources. Though increased LCM production...
Sony to ship in-cell touch panels for next-generation iPhone, say sources
Displays | 1min ago
Asustek to launch three new ZenBook models in June
IT + CE | 6min ago
PC shipments may only see slight sequential growth in 2Q12
IT + CE | 27min ago
TXC optimistic about 2Q12 revenues
Bits + chips | 45min ago
Google 7-inch tablet PC to ship in June with initial volume of 600,000 units
IT + CE | 51min ago
Computex 2012: ViewSonic to unveil 21.5-inch touch screen monitor
Before Going to Press | 1h ago
NAND flash faces oversupply and falling contract prices in May
Before Going to Press | 1h 10min ago
TXC to increase TCXO capacity by 200%
Before Going to Press | 1h 11min ago
Taiwan market: Four operators to begin marketing HTC WiMAX-enabled phone in June
Before Going to Press | 1h 12min ago
Taiwan market: LG aims to take up 8% in local smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 1h 13min ago
Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April
Before Going to Press | 2h 5min ago
Touch IC orders in May are mostly short-term orders, says EETI
Before Going to Press | 2h 6min ago
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
Before Going to Press | 2h 25min ago
Taiwan LCD driver IC design houses expect lower revenue growth in 2Q12
Before Going to Press | 2h 27min ago
Solar wafer maker GET reports full capacity
Before Going to Press | 2h 28min ago
- TPV steps up LCD TV production
- China market: Energy-saving subsidies expected to boost sales of LCD TVs
- New e-book readers face production issues with front light panel
- June TV panel prices to be flat
- LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
- Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
- Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
- Thunderbolt to become key specification for motherboard market in 2H12
- TSMC 3Q12 revenues to grow at a slower pace than expected, say sources
- Taiwan digital camera makers developing MILCs
- China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
- China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
- 3M announces commercial availability of FTB3 barrier film
- Linde expands TFT-LCD footprint in China with gas contract for Samsung in Suzhou
- Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
- Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
- Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Step into the new era of HD surveillance - GKB to launch ForeSight Surveillance System
- iPV Tracker: TOPPER SUN's intelligent solar tracking system that adjusts the position of PV modules automatically to track the sun can increase the power yield by 30-40%
- Glacialight is pleased to expand its Navi Series LED Flood Light Line into DC
- Advantech Makes Testing More Effective, Advancing Intelligent Vehicle Inspection
- Digi-Key launches new website for Israel
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
23-May-2012 markets closed
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| OTC electronic | 132.45 | -1.69 | -1.26% |

- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire

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