VIA optronics

VIA optronics
Industry Optical bonding solutions, Touch-Display systems, Interactive display systems
Founded 2005, Schwarzenbruck, Germany
Founder Jürgen Eichner
Headquarters Altdorf, Germany
Number of locations
 5 sites
Area served
 Asia, Europe, North America
Services optical bonding services, display integration solutions and technology licensing
Revenue
  • 4% 53Mio Euro (2016)
Owner
Number of employees
 Over 450 employees worldwide
Website www.via-optronics.com

VIA optronics is a German-based company known for providing optical bonding solutions.[1][2]

History

VIA optronics was founded 2005 by Jürgen Eichner with its headquarters located in Altdorf, Germany.[3] The company is registered in Schwarzenbruck and has its 2 manufacturing sites in Europe (Mörsdorf) and Asia (Suzhou).[4]

In 2010, Alpina Partners (alias WHEB) purchased 55% share in VIA optronics.[5] In 2016, Alpina Partners sold all of its share in VIA.[6] Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) from Philippines Ayala Corp. purchased 76% stake in VIA while the founder Mr. Eichner retained 24% ownership.[7][8]

VIA optronics currently has more than 450 employees worldwide with sales offices in Europe (Altdorf, Germany), North America (Orlando, Florida USA), China (Suzhou) and Asia (Taiwan).[9]

Products and services

VIA optronics provides display integration solutions, optical bonding services and technology licensing packages.[10][11][12]

Awards

12th IHK-Gründerpreis 2007, IHK Nürnberg für Mittelfranken[13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Exit für Alpina Partners bei bayerischem Displayveredler Integrated Micro-Electronics übernimmt VIA optronics". vc-magazin.de. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  2. ↑ KRISTYN NIKA, M. LAZO (17 August 2016). "IMI acquires German firm VIA optronics". manilatimes.net. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  3. ↑ KRISTYN NIKA, M. LAZO. "VIA optronics". investeurope.eu. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "Company Overview of VIA optronics GmbH". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "VIA Optronics Raises €4.4M". finsmes.com. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  6. ↑ Lucy, White (17 August 2016). "Alpina Partners sells VIA Optronics to electronics manufacturer IMI for €47.4m". realdeals.eu.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "Ayala-led IMI acquires stake in German firm". bworldonline.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  8. ↑ "IMI closes P2.5 billion purchase of German firm". ABS-CBN News. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  9. ↑ James, A. Loyola (5 May 2017). "IMI posts 33% growth in profit to P434 million". business.mb.com.ph. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  10. ↑ "Driving innovation to become a global player". theworldfolio.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  11. ↑ "Via Optronics GmbH". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  12. ↑ VG, Cabuag. "IMI income jumped 33% to P434 million in Q1". businessmirror.com.ph. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  13. ↑ "IHK-Gründerpreis Mittelfranken". ihk-gruenderpreis-mittelfranken.de. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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