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Wednesday 10 February 2010
Taiwan may end ban on LCD fab investments in China today, sources say
The Taiwan government is expected to announce the lifting of a cross-strait investment ban later today, allowing Taiwan makers to build LCD panel fabs in China, according to market...
Wednesday 3 February 2010
AUO next to LG Display, ahead of Samsung in 2010 capex
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)...
Friday 29 January 2010
AUO increases capex to NT$100 billion in 2010
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.
Tuesday 26 January 2010
CMO to hike 8.5G monthly capacity to 60,000 glass substrates
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...
Monday 18 January 2010
Taiwan LCD equipment makers cut prices to win orders
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...
Friday 15 January 2010
All Ring receives equipment orders for 8.5G plant from AUO
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...
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Taiwan panel makers rise over NT$100 billion in funding in 2009
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)...
Thursday 19 November 2009
China will need 6-8 8G plants to fulfill panel demand in the future
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...
Tuesday 17 November 2009
China-based TCL announces JV with Century to jointly build 8.5G plant
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,...
Monday 16 November 2009
Innolux seeking land in northern Taiwan reportedly for 8.5G LCD fab
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...
Friday 6 November 2009
TCL may invest a 8.5G plant, says reports
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...
Friday 6 November 2009
China-based BOE and Taiwan equipment suppliers sign letter of intent for 8.5G LCD fab
The Taiwan Optoelectronic and Semiconductors Equipment Association (TOSEA) and China-based panel maker BOE Technology signed a letter of intent (LOI) on November 5 in Taipei that...
Tuesday 27 October 2009
CMO to ramp 8.5G production in 2Q10
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...
Friday 23 October 2009
AUO to start production at second 8.5G plant in 2H10, says president
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...
Thursday 22 October 2009
AUO swings to profits in 3Q09 on strong LCD panel shipments and higher prices
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...