Impending tariffs cast a shadow on TV market development
June 04, 2019
As worries spring up in the market about whether the 25% tariff arising from the US-China trade war would impact TV markets, US President Trump has further announced on May 30 that he plans to levy a 5% tariff on Mexico's imports to the US on June 10 due to illegal immigrant issues.
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Foxconn sues Toshiba, Funai and Mitsubishi over LCD patents
June 26, 2014
Foxconn is suing the Japanese trio in a US court over patent infringement.
Taiwan-based SI makers must find new silk road
July 30, 2013
According to the shipment survey by WitsView, Taiwanese LCD TV SI makers’ Q2 shipment grew 12% from the previous quarter to 8.35 million units.
Philips sells Lifestyle Entertainment business to Funai
January 29, 2013
Royal Philips Electronics has signed an agreement regarding the transfer of its Lifestyle Entertainment business (Audio, Video, Multimedia and Accessories) to Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
WiLAN signs 4 new V-Chip licensees
July 29, 2011
Wi-LAN has signed multi-year running royalty agreements for the Company’s U.S. V-Chip patent with Favi Entertainment, HKC Overseas Limited, Makena Electronic (Shenzen) Co., Ltd. and TMAX Digital Inc. Terms of the agreements are confidential.
ITC investigates Freescale complaint
July 13, 2011
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) launched an investigation into imports of certain ICs and chip sets used in televisions that Freescale claims are infringing on one of its patents.
Elcoteq's EMS segment with 90% of Group’s net sales
May 16, 2011
Net sales of Elcoteq's EMS Business Segment started to pick-up and stabilize at current level during 2010. However, total annual net sales of the EMS segment declined to EUR 962.9 million (1'413.1) in 2010.
Philips outsources Chinese TV activities to TPV
August 19, 2010
TPV Technology will assume responsibility for the sourcing, distribution, marketing and sales of all Philips’ television activities in China (excluding Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau).
The ten largest LCD TV vendors
December 29, 2009
Taiwan based news web site Digi Times has compiled a list over the world's ten largest LCD TV vendors.
Elcoteq: net sales down 52% Y-o-Y
July 22, 2009
Elcoteq SE's net sales between April and June totalled €436.0 million (904.8 in April - June 2008 and 470.0 in January - March 2009).
Elcoteq: net sales almost halved
April 29, 2009
Elcoteq's net sales between January and March decreased as expected and totalled €470.0 million (908.7 in January - March 2008). Operating income was € -38.3 million (-9.5) and -24.7 excluding restructuring expenses.
Elcoteq’s Juarez facility to win more FTV brand OEMs as customers
March 17, 2009
Elcoteq's Juarez facility in Mexico will open up possibilities to speed up Home Communications’ business development to win more FTV brand OEMs as customers.
Elcoteq’s biggest customers in 2008
February 11, 2009
EMS provider Elcoteq largest customers in 2008 were telephone giants like Ericsson, Sony Ericsson and Nokia.
Elcoteq net sales in 2008 declined about 15%
February 11, 2009
Elcoteq SE's net sales in 2008 declined about 15% on the previous year and amounted to 3,443.2 million euros (4,042.9 million euros in 2007). Mainly in the Personal Communications Business Area. Elcoteq's net sales in 2008 were derived from these areas as follows: Europe 48% (52%), Asia-Pacific 22% (27%) and the Americas 30% (21%).
Flat Panel TV Production moves from OEM to EMS
February 03, 2009
Production of flat panel televisions (FTV) requires a production facility, equipment, and skill set not found in many electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies. Just handling and maneuvering a highly breakable and sensitive 132 cm (52 in.) flat panel display is challenging.
Elcoteq’s home communications business area is expanding
December 30, 2008
Elcoteq took over Philips’ flat panel TV (FTV) assembly operations in Juarez, Mexico in September 2008. At the same time, Elcoteq’s Home Communications Business Area took a further step towards the goal of broadening its customer base.
Funai gets Philips US DVD business too
November 20, 2008
Earlier this year, Philips and Funai have entered a brand licence agreement under which Funai was to assume responsibility for the sourcing, distribution, marketing and sales of all Philips’ consumer television activities in North America. Both companies have signed a similar agreement for Philips' DVD business.
Elcoteq acquires Philips' Flat Panel TV Manufacturing Operation in Mexico
September 04, 2008
Elcoteq SE has signed and closed an agreement to purchase Philips' flat panel TV (FTV) assembly operations in Juarez, Mexico.
Philips holds talks about Juarez plant
April 14, 2008
evertiq reported last week that Royal Philips has signed a distribution contract with Funai, in which Funai will assume responsibility for the sourcing, distribution, marketing and sales of all Philips’ consumer television activities in North America. According to the company there will be no immediate change for the production facility in Juarez.
Philips enters brand license
agreement with Funai
April 09, 2008
Royal Philips and Funai Electric enter into a brand licensing agreement under which Funai will assume responsibility for the sourcing, distribution, marketing and sales of all Philips’ consumer television activities in North America.
JVC and Funai in flat panel TV agreement
January 30, 2008
Funai Electric and JVC have entered into a jointly development to assemble flat-panel TVs in Poland and Mexico.
Philips to outsource 70% LCD production
January 24, 2008
Netherlands based consumer electronics giant Philips Electronics is looking to outsource 70% of its LCD TV manufacturing during 2008. This is up from 60% during 2007.
The LEGO group purchases
moore microprocessor patent
August 30, 2007
Alliacense today announced that the LEGO Group has purchased a Moore Microprocessor Patent™ (MMP) Portfolio license from The TPL Group. Marking its 75th year in business this month, LEGO has emerged as the world's sixth largest manufacturer of toys.
Japanese LCD makers goes for Russia
July 18, 2007
Japanese LCD makers such as Sharp, Matsushita Electric Industrial and Funai Electric are stepping up their presence in Russia.
Funai's Polish plant will bring
cost cuts and improved profit
December 14, 2006
Funai's establishment of a new LCD plant in Poland expects to bring cost cuts and boost profit by approximately 15% to the company.
Eastern Europe burning hot for LCD-TV manufacturing
September 28, 2006
During the last few months a number of Asian companies have invested heavily in production facilities across Eastern Europe for the fast growing LCD-TV market. Only for the last month evertiq has reported about ten new investments in this category. A huge majority of the LCD-TV brands are manufacturing their own products in-house.
Funai plans LCD plant in Poland
September 27, 2006
Yet another LCD TV plant is under way in Eastern Europe. Japanese electronics producer Funai is planning to build a LCD TV plant in Kostrzyn-Slubice, Poland. Also JVC plans an investment in Poland.
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