Catcher Technology will continue to enjoy strong demand for notebook and tablet chassis in the second half of 2020 while demand from the smartphone segment will depend on sales of clients' new devices, according to company chairman Allen Hung.
Hung pointed out that many of Catcher's clients have begun taking a cautious approach to their second-half operation, but so far there is no sign showing a major deceleration in demand during the period.
At the moment, the biggest uncertainty lies in the coronavirus pandemic, which continues ravaging countries worldwide, Hung said.
Catcher reported consolidated revenues of NT$7.35 billion (US$247.03 million) for May, up 34.48% on year with consolidated revenues for the first five months of 2020 growing 27.72% on year to arrive at NT$32.68 billion.
Hung expects his company to achieve sequential growth in second-quarter 2020 revenues.
Hung pointed out that products need to feature more antennas to support 5G connection, but such a design requires more advanced technologies on metal chassis to allow stronger signal penetration and strength.
Heat generated from 5G modules also demands special-designed chassis to accelerate the dissipation and this will further increase the prices for products that support 5G, Hung added.
Catcher chairman Allen Hung
Photo: Aaron Lee, Digitimes, June 2020
Article translated by Joseph Tsai
