Press Release: AU Optronics appoints UK distributor.
Release Date: 12th January 2003
Specialist flat panel systems company Displaze becomes official UK distributor for the AU Optronics range of LCD products as part of a European Distribtuion Agreement with Axess Technology Group. AU is Taiwan's largest manufacturer of large TFT-LCD modules and no.3 in the world. The companies products range in size from 1.5 inch through to 32 inch.
"We are very excited by the excellent product range this agreement brings to our portfolio." commented Trevor Bond, Technical Director. "We can see many new and interesting applications areas for these LCDs."
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MAJOR AU OPTRONICS MILESTONE:
In September 2001, AU Optronics was formed through the merger of Acer Display Technologies Inc. and Unipac Optoelectronics Corp. The two companies both contributed to the development of Taiwan's TFT-LCD history. After the merger, AU has embraced the best practices from both companies.
Currently AU operates three 3.5-generation and one fourth-generation TFT- LCD fabs, two module assembly facilities and one R&D fab specializing in low temperature poly silicon TFT and organic LED. In addition, AU is constructing a module assembly and logistics facility in Suzhou, China operates commercially as of Q3 2002. The fifth-generation of TFT-LCD fab expected to begin commercial production in Taiwan from Q2 2003.
The company's sales revenue of 2001 was totally 1.093 billions USD and the net sales in Q1 2002 were 562,8 millions USD. The company's large-size TFT-LCD shipments increased by 70% comparing the same period last year. The projected sales revenue for 2002 will reach 2 billions USD.
AU business
divided into 4 departments: Mobile, Desktop, Audio/Video and TV managed by 2
business units. TFT panel ranged from 1"5 up to 22" launching plan
of large size extended up to 26", 30" and 32" in the near future.
This extensive product range is suitable for wide industrial sectors in Europe.
ABOUT Displaze Limited
Displaze Limited specialise in the design, integration, manufacturing and distribution of systems and components utilising flat panel display technology.
Component products available include TFT-LCD, Plasma and customised Flat panels, a wide range of processing platforms, touch sensors and controllers using resistive, capacitive and acoustic properties, specialist semiconductors for use in display applications.
Systems
integration and design services are offered to OEMs requiring the incorporation
of component products and software. Examples of items produced include bespoke
POS, internet and public information displays including the design and build
of mechanical, electronic and software systems.
ABOUT Axess Technology Group:
Axess Technology
Group expands it's European with the merger of Aaronn GmbH in Germany and Displaze
Ltd. in U.K.
Entirely dedicated to industrial applications since its creation in 1989, Axess
Technology has been successful, with its renowned partners, in the development
of display systems (LCD, TFT, Plasma screens, interface boards, touch screens),
electronic components (LCD modules and glasses, semi-conducters, energy converter
components), to become today the perfect example of solutions that respond to
client needs. Further details from www.axess-technology.com
The Inter-group
display business is mainly managed by "Systems Business Unit" of Axess
Technology which is specialized "Display Systems & Solutions"
since 1989. The mission of this business unit is to offer the innovative engineering
solutions and the technical added-value in order to meet the specific customer
inquiries in the industrial design.
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