Vizio accounted for 14.3% of flat panel TV (LCD and
plasma) unit shipments in the US in the fourth quarter, up
3.11 points from the third quarter. Sony and Samsung Electronics declined
0.42 points and 0.62 points, respectively, during the same period. Sony’s
share declined to 13.5% in the fourth quarter. Samsung was number one, with a 20.2% share.
No. 4
Panasonic saw shipments rising 3.12
points to a 10.7% share. LG was fifth at 10.6%.
“Brands are finding it hard to survive in the current economic climate amid tough price competition,” iSuppli said, noting a shakeout among suppliers. “Olevia LCD-TVs are no longer available since the company filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Pioneer has announced its exit from the television market. During 2009, a few value brands will disappear from the market. The brands that survive will be the ones that either own or have very close ties with the LCD and plasma panel makers, allowing them to keep their costs."
ALPHARETTA, GA -- Assembléon next week will launch its MC (Modular Compact) Platform for high-quality, high-mix production during the Virtual PCB online trade show.
It is the first time an electronics equipment OEM is using this online event for a major product launch.
HONG KONG -- Foxconn International Holdings, part of Hon Hai, will lay off an unspecified number of employees and close certain plants, the company said today.
Plans to open a plant in Vietnam may be put on hold until the economy improves, the company also said, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.