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Tuesday 19 February 2013
Everlight, Epistar see increased January revenues
Taiwan-based LED packaging house Everlight Electronics had January consolidated revenues of NT$1.653 billion (US$56.0 million) growing on month and year. According to the firm, demand...
Friday 25 January 2013
Taiwan LED Lighting Alliance to set up LED lighting standards in 8 months
At the first temporary meeting of the Taiwan LED Lighting Alliance, Frank Chien, chairman of Formosa Epitaxy, stated that Taiwan-based firms need to find new markets and business...
Thursday 24 January 2013
Epistar profit margin to rely on AlGaInP; Formosa Epitaxy likely to return to profitability in 3Q13
Due to falling LED chip prices, market observers believe Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Epistar will need to rely on AlGaInP LED sales to increase the firm's profit margin while it is...
Thursday 17 January 2013
Commentary: LED consolidations in 2012 to show effects in 2013
The Greater China LED industry went through consolidation in 2012 and many tier-two and tier-three firms exited the market due to continuous net losses. The effects of the consolidations...
Friday 4 January 2013
Formosa Epitaxy expects 2013 China LED sales to account for 15-20% of total revenues, according to company chairman
The percentage of China LED sales is likely to increase to 15-20% of total revenues in 2013 due to cooperation with Sanan Optoelectronics, according to Frank Chien, chairman of Formosa...
Wednesday 2 January 2013
Formosa Epitaxy plans to expand capacity in 2013
LED chipmaker Formosa Epitaxy plans to increase its total number of MOCVD equipment in Taiwan and China to 104 by the end of the first quarter in 2013 due to an optimistic outlook...
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Taiwan LED chipmakers unlikely to return to profitability in 2012
Taiwan-based LED chipmakers have been trying to return to profitability but due to continuous price falls, it has been difficult. Market observers believe LED chipmakers such as Epistar,...
Monday 10 December 2012
Formosa Epitaxy, CWT, CAT post mixed sequential growth in November revenues
Formosa Epitaxy, a Taiwan-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker, Crystalwise Technology (CWT) and Crystal Applied Technology (CAT), two Taiwan-based sapphire wafer makers, saw...
Thursday 15 November 2012
Digitimes Research: Sanan-Formosa Epitaxy cooperation to benefit both firms
China-based Sanan Optoelectronics recently announced it was buying up shares of Taiwan-based Formosa Epitaxy. Cooperation between the two firms can achieve benefits such as economies...
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Some Taiwan makers hold negative views on China-based Sanan investment in Formosa Epitaxy
In response to China-based LED maker Sanan Optoelectronics' investment of NT$2.35 billion (US$80.4 million) in Formosa Epitaxy, some players in Taiwan's LED supply chain have expressed...
Monday 12 November 2012
China-based Sanan Optoelectronics to invest in Taiwan LED maker Formosa Epitaxy
Taiwan-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Formosa Epitaxy on November 12 announced the issuance of up to 120 million new shares specifically for private placement, with China-based...
Wednesday 31 October 2012
China-based Sanan Optoelectronics poses threat to Taiwan-based LED chipmakers
China-based LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics has been quickly upgrading its technology through recruiting experts from Taiwan-based makers and expanding production capacity. Sanan...
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Demand for backlights strong, lighting to see significant growth in 2013, say LED makers
Orders of LED backlight products will likely be strong throughout October-November. Although growth of LED lighting has been slowing down, LED firms are optimistic that the LED lighting...
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Commentary: The pros and cons of China firms investing in Taiwan LED industry
Taiwan's government plans to raise the cap on China-based firms investing in Taiwan's LED industry. Some Taiwan-based LED firms welcome the opportunity to work with China-based peers...
Thursday 11 October 2012
China first LED lighting subsidy to reach CNY2 billion
The list of firms that have been chosen in China's first round of LED lighting subsidies has been announced. Market observers believe the 39 firms will obtain a total subsidy for...
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