Chimei Innolux capacity utilization rate to reach over 90% in 2Q12

May 2, 13:08

Chimei Innolux (CMI) expects its production capacity utilization rate to climb over 90% and its shipments of all sizes of LCD panels to grow 10-20% sequentially in the second quarter...

Chimei Innolux 1Q12 revenues down 16%

Apr 30, 15:15

Chimei Innolux (CMI) has announced first quarter 2012 net sales of NT$109,236 million (US$3.75 billion), a 16.2% decrease from the previous quarter's NT$130,409 million. The gross...

Taiwan market: LCD TV replacement demand to heat up in June

Apr 3, 14:51

With the Taiwan government planning to phase out analog terrestrial TV broadcasting, while ushering in digital broadcasting on July 1, replacement demand for LCD TVs is expected to...

Taiwan market: February LCD monitor sales to grow 10% sequentially

Feb 7, 14:41

Branded LCD vendors in Taiwan including Asustek Computer, Chimei, BenQ and ViewSonic will offer incentives to promote sales to students in the local market upon the beginning of the...

Taiwan to hold first touch exhibition in August 2012

Feb 6, 14:39

The 2012 Touch Taiwan will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall from August 29 to September 1, 2012.

Qisda, Chimei develop medicare equipment

Jan 18, 16:45

Taiwan-based EMS provider Qisda and branded LCD TV vendor Chimei both plan to strengthen their deployments in the health-care industry, according to industry sources.

CMI applies for debt settlement with creditor banks

Jan 11, 16:07

Chimei Innolux (CMI) has applied for debt negotiations with its creditor banks after the flat panel maker failed to secure a syndicated loan of NT$40 billion (US$1.33 billion) in...

Taiwan market: Chimei, BenQ to roll out 50-inch LCD TVs in 2Q12

Jan 5, 13:34

Taiwan-based branded TV vendors Chimei and BenQ both will launch 50-inch LCD TVs in the second quarter of 2012. Additionally, BenQ also plans to promote 39-inch models in the second...

Anticipated tablet growth alters LCD manufacturing strategies, says DisplaySearch

Dec 14, 11:56

In response to falling large-area TFT LCD panel prices in 2011, panel makers have minimized their second half of 2011 production, but preparation for 2012 models and gradual clearing...

Taiwan market: 3D TV penetration rate to reach 14-15% in 2012

Dec 9, 17:06

Chimei, BenQ and other vendors are expected to launch more 3D TV models in the Taiwan market in 2012 with the penetration rate of 3D TVs in the local TV market to reach 14-15% in...

Taiwan market: Sony to lead in 2011 LCD TV sales

Nov 30, 12:16

Sony will continue to maintain its market leadership in the LCD TV market in Taiwan in 2011 and will also reach its sales target set for the year, according to Sony Taiwan.

Panel shipments likely to be flat in December

Nov 30, 01:15

Black Friday helped to stimulate sales of LCD TVs causing inventory levels to decrease. Coupled with anticipation for sales during the Lunar New Year, panel makers expect December...

Chimei Innolux still awaits for syndicated loans

Nov 29, 15:18

The road for debt-laden flat panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) to secure a planned syndicated loan still remains bumpy, with sources indicated that the syndicated loan has been blocked...

Monitor vendor Chimei to diversify product lines

Nov 24, 12:32

Branded LCD TV/monitor vendor Chimei has expanded its product lines to include LED lighting and Blu-ray players, and is evaluating the possibility of also venturing into healthcare...

TPK, Wintek not to be affected by in-cell/on-cell touch solutions, say sources

Nov 23, 16:34

Sales of projected capacitive touch panels from Taiwan-based TPK Holding and Wintek are unlikely to be affected by the introduction of in-cell/on-cell touch solutions in the short...

Chimei slashes LCD monitor shipment target for 2011

Oct 20, 01:10

Branded LCD monitor vendor Chimei has adjusted downward its LCD monitor shipment target for 2011 to 550,000 units, from the 600,000 units projected earlier in the year due to slack...

Taiwan market: LED-backlit monitor penetration to reach 80% in 4Q11

Oct 17, 11:56

Up to 80% of LCD monitors sold in the Taiwan market will be LED-backlit models in fourth-quarter 2011, climbing from 70% in the third quarter, according to industry sources. Global...

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...

Apple cancels supply schedule of iPad 3 for 2H11

Aug 16, 01:25

US-based tablet PC players Apple has recently canceled its iPad 3 supply schedule for the second half of 2011, forcing other tablet PC brand vendors that are set to launch same-level...

Taiwan market: Monitor demand to rely on government procurement

Aug 11, 16:14

LCD monitor shipments to the Taiwan market are expected to reach 1.2 million units in 2011, with an on-year decline of 10%. But demand from the government sector will play a key role...

CMI revises 2011 capex after weak 2Q11

Aug 5, 01:10

Panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) has decided to revise downward its 2011 capex to NT$50-60 billion (US$1.7-2.1 billion) from the previously-planned NT$70-80 billion. The newly-revised...

CMI reports huge loss for 2Q11

Aug 4, 15:17

Taiwan-based TFT LCD panel maker, Chimei Innolux (CMI), reported second-quarter 2011 revenues of NT$121,696 million (US$4,208 million), representing a 2.1% on-quarter decrease. Net...

SiS to phase out its PC chipset business

Aug 2, 01:10

Taiwan-based chipset maker Silicon Integrated System (SiS) is set to phase out its PC business by the end of 2011 and will turn its business focus fully to chipsets for consumer electronics...

Commentary: Panel market in China likely to face oversupply concerns in 2013

Jul 15, 15:24

Rumors in China indicate LG Display will begin construction of a panel plant in Guangzhou, China, with mass production likely to begin in 2013.

Penetration of LED-backlit monitors to reach over 60% in 2H11

Jul 13, 01:05

The growth of LED-backlit monitors has been growing rapidly as many brands have stopped introducing CCFL-backlit products. In addition, the price of LED-backlit monitors has been...

Chimei to expand marketing in China through Foxconn, VST

Jun 29, 11:41

Chimei, a Taiwan-based display product brand belonging to the Chimei Innolux (CMI) Group, will expand its marketing of LED-backlit LCD monitors and home-use LED lighting products...

China might delay issuance of panel facility licenses

Jun 28, 16:19

The LCD panel industry in China has been expanding rapidly. Many firms have been trying to enter the panel industry in China. However, due to oversupply concerns, the point of time...

CMI to cut 2011 capex by 20-30%

Jun 28, 14:48

Taiwan-based panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) will hold a shareholders meeting on June 28. According CMI, the company will return to the fundamental business, emphasizing on the production...

Taiwan market: Chimei tops LCD TV vendors in 1Q11 sales volume

May 18, 13:54

There were an estimated 300,000 LCD TVs sold in the Taiwan market during the first quarter of 2011 and Taiwan-based vendor Chimei sold 58,000 units for the largest market share, followed...

LG display takes the lead in 1Q11 LED-backlit TV panel shipments; Samsung leads in revenues, says DisplaySearch

May 11, 15:50

Global shipments of LCD TV panels with LED backlights reached 16.4 million units in the first quarter of 2011, a slight decrease from 16.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2010,...

CMI to offer carbon-neutral LCD TV

Apr 20, 01:35

Chimei Innolux (CMI) and its affiliated own-brand LCD TV vendor will soon jointly offer a 42-inch LCD TV featuring compliance with requirements for carbon neutrality, according to...

CMI showcases 3D panels at FPD China 2011

Mar 15, 15:11

Chimei Innolux (CMI) is exhibiting 23.6- to 65-inch 3D TV panels based on active shutter glasses technology at FPD China 2011 taking place in Shanghai March 15-17, according to the...

CMI 2011 capex remains at NT$100 billion

Mar 11, 01:40

Capex of Chimei Innolux (CMI) in 2011 is expected to reach NT$100 billion (US$3.4 billion), mainly for expanding capacity at its 6G, 8.5G and touch panel production lines.

CMI announces almost 5% sequential drop in 4Q10 revenues

Mar 11, 01:20

Chimei Innolux (CMI) has announced combined TFT-LCD revenues of NT$130.39 billion (US$4.42 billion) for the fourth quarter of 2010, a decrease of 4.9% sequentially.