Navigating a Changing LCM Industry: AUO's Decision to Set Up LCM Plant in Eastern Europe

• 1. AUO Plans to Set Up LCM Plant in Eastern Europe Based on Cost and Efficiency Considerations
• 2. EU, China Increasing Import Duties for LCD Panel Components and LCMs
• 3. Changes in Large-sized LCM Makers' Global Deployment
  • 3.1 Before 2005 China Was Primary Choice for Setting Up Facilities
  • 3.2 From 2005 Japanese and Korean Makers Have Led Investment Wave in Eastern Europe
  • 3.3 Since 2007 Taiwanese Makers Leading the Way into Emerging Asian Countries
• MIC Perspective

Examines AUO' s reported plan to set up a LCM plant in Eastern Europe, including the major considerations behind this decision. Analyzes major LCM makers' deployment in Europe, China, and Vietnam. Looks at import duty developments for LCM-related products in Europe and China and how these developments will impact the LCM industry.

• Table 1. Large-sized LCM Makers' Deployment in China
• Table 2. Large-sized LCM Makers' Deployment in Europe
• Table 3. Large-sized LCM Makers' Deployment in Vietnam