Panasonic completes the production of LCD panels. Japanese manufacturer Sharp recently – Virtual Poland

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  Panasonic announces that due to the high competition from other Asian companies to cease production of its own LCD panels from September 2016. The Japanese manufacturer does not resign from the sale of televisions, intends to use part suppliers Korean.

 
 Information Company confirms, among others, Reuters and the Japanese newspaper Nikkei. Extinguished factory in Himeji has a production capacity of 810 thousand. LCD panels (32 inches) per month. The dies were mounted mainly on Panasonic televisions, although the panels have used other companies, among others, Funai Electric.

 
 “It should be emphasized that the resignation of Panasonic production of panels for TVs does not mean resignation from the sale of the same receivers. Like many brands, Panasonic will buy templates from other companies. Fans hardware Viera need not fear. They will still be able to buy these TVs. What’s not It changes the fact that a worrying trend, “- commented in an interview with PAP technologies Szymon Adamus of expert blog ObywatelHD.pl.

 
 “Competition in the television market is huge. In Asia, we observe a growing rivalry between Korean renowned manufacturers and new suppliers from China. It seems that Japanese companies are not able to keep up with the competition” – Adamus adds.

 
 Panasonic began producing LCD panels in 2006. When launched factory in the Chinese city of Mobara. In the face of increasing competition from Samsung, LG and Chinese manufacturers, was forced to sell the plant and consolidate production in Himeji. “The Japanese company has offered a lot of very interesting television – the latest models can be classified into a group of the best I’ve ever manufacturer produced. In terms of applied technology, Panasonic does not stand out so from the competition. Major changes in the market RTV and the need to engage in a price war with the producers bear a eg. lower production costs, makes it hard waiting for the future, “- says the expert.

 
 After the closure of the factory in Himeji only Japanese company producing LCD panels facility will be managed jointly by Hon Hai Precision Industry, and Sharp.

 
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