Taiwan’s screen manufacturers were hit harder by the worldwide economic downturn than their Japanese and Korean competitors.
“Local panel makers are short of brand names like Sharp, Samsung and LG,” Liu said.
In order to meet overseas demand, the three global brands purchased panels from Taiwanese suppliers, but slashed orders when the economic meltdown bit and demand slumped late last year.
As a result, the utilization rate of Taiwanese makers tumbled to below 40 percent, while their Korean rivals still enjoyed a comfortable 80 percent utilization rate, Liu said.
“But they would be able to ensure outlets for their products if they can secure orders from China by making products there,” she said.
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