International Display Works
Encyclopedia
International Display Works, Inc., , manufactures and designs liquid crystal display LCD products internationally though its factories in the People's Republic of China
. Its products are found in the telecommunications, automotive, medical
, computing
, home appliance
, and consumer electronics
industries.
LCD screens are used in many products, including calculators, watches, cellular telephones, washing machines, office equipment, hand held computers
, automotive equipment, and medical electronics.
Executive Chairman: Thomas A. Lacey
Executive Chief Financial Officer: Jeff Winzeller
Executive Vice President, Engineering: HK Cheong
Executive Vice President, Supply Chain: Keith Taylor
Executive Vice President, Finance: Alan M. Lefko
Executive Vice President, Program Management: KS Noeh
Executive Vice President, Manufacturing: Paul Yong, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Marketing: Van H. Potter
Directors: DH Long, Kenny Mui, ZY Cheng, Incomplete
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. Its products are found in the telecommunications, automotive, medical
Medical technology
Medical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
, computing
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
, home appliance
Domestic technology
Domestic technology is the incorporation of applied science into the home. There are many aspects of domestic technology. On one level, there are home appliances, home automation and other devices commonly used in the home, such as clothes dryers and washing machines. These things are itemized...
, and consumer electronics
Consumer electronics
Consumer electronics are electronic equipment intended for everyday use, most often in entertainment, communications and office productivity. Radio broadcasting in the early 20th century brought the first major consumer product, the broadcast receiver...
industries.
Products
International Display Works manufactures many different types of nematics which are a main component in the LCD television. These include twisted nematic, high performance twisted nematic, super-twisted nematic, color super-twisted nematic, and film compensated super-twisted nematic LCDs.LCD screens are used in many products, including calculators, watches, cellular telephones, washing machines, office equipment, hand held computers
Personal digital assistant
A personal digital assistant , also known as a palmtop computer, or personal data assistant, is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager. Current PDAs often have the ability to connect to the Internet...
, automotive equipment, and medical electronics.
Competitors
International Display Works's principal competitors include| Company | Status |
|---|---|
| Optrex America, Inc. | privately held |
| Sharp Electronics Corporation | Public |
| Varitronix International Limited | Public |
Management
IDWK is managed day-to-day by an executive group composed of members from both China and the United States. As customary for a publicly-traded company, IDWK is also overseen by a board of directors that votes on important company decisions. The executive chairman and chief executive officer both hold positions on the board of directors.Executive Chairman: Thomas A. Lacey
Executive Chief Financial Officer: Jeff Winzeller
Executive Vice President, Engineering: HK Cheong
Executive Vice President, Supply Chain: Keith Taylor
Executive Vice President, Finance: Alan M. Lefko
Executive Vice President, Program Management: KS Noeh
Executive Vice President, Manufacturing: Paul Yong, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Marketing: Van H. Potter
Directors: DH Long, Kenny Mui, ZY Cheng, Incomplete
News
- September 16, 2005 Oppenheimer research group initiates a buy http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ud?s=
- December 5, 2005 Whirlpool announces it will use IDWK's LCD screens in up coming washing machines http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051205/20051205005378.html?.v=1
- April 4, 2006 IDWK receives a 5 million dollar order from an undisclosed client http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/060404/international_displayworks_contract.html?.v=1
- September 5, 2006 Flextronics to acquire International DisplayWorks for $300 Million http://www.emsnow.com/newsarchives/archivedetails.cfm?ID=15534