Company History

2022

  • A subsidiary has been established in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to set up a European logistics center.
  • Our subsidiary, Kamaya Electric Co., Ltd., has been invited to subscribe for 638,000 ordinary shares issued by Matsuo Electric Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, through a cash capital increase to specific individuals. This represents 19.89% of Matsuo's total outstanding shares, in order to increase its market share in Japan and strengthen the Group's passive component product portfolio.

2021

  • Our company and its subsidiary, Kamaya Electric Co., Ltd., acquired 2,309,504 shares of Soshin Electric Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, through the open market and the conversion of convertible bonds. This brings their total acquisition to 8,564,304 ordinary shares, representing approximately 50.08% of Soshin Electric's total outstanding shares. Soshin Electric Co., Ltd. became a subsidiary of our company in November.
  • Our company has been selected as a constituent stock of the Taiwan Sustainability Index by passing the FTSE4GOOD rating system, an independent assessment system of FTSE Russell.

2020

  • Purchased approximately 11,185 ping (333 square meters) of factory space and engineering facilities in the A15 area of ​​the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone from Hua Tung Technology Co., Ltd., for the purpose of expanding MLCC production capacity and office space.
  • Acquired 9 million shares of listed company Hung Hui Industrial Co., Ltd., representing a 15% stake, to strengthen the development and operation of the automotive product market through cooperation.
  • For sustainable operation and development, acquired approximately 18,693 ping (333 square meters) of factory space and factory equipment in the Kaohsiung Luzhu Science Park, for future expansion of manufacturing and production and office space for the company and its subsidiaries.
  • The company's subsidiary, Kamaya Electric Co., Ltd., acquired 6,254,800 shares of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company, Soshin Electric Co., Ltd., representing 40.1% of its total outstanding shares, through a public tender offer, to strengthen business cooperation between the two parties, expand operational scale, and enhance international competitiveness.

2019

  • For outstanding operational and growth performance and its commitment to fulfilling social responsibility, the company received the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards from Enterprise Asia, a non-profit organization in the Asia Pacific region. For long-term sustainable development, the company has purchased 3,895 ping (approximately 1,533 square meters) of industrial land on Zhongyuan Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, for the construction of its headquarters, logistics facilities, manufacturing facilities, and offices.

2018

  • Newly included in the MSCI Global Standard Index.
  • Invited to subscribe for 45 million ordinary shares of Jiabang Technology Co., Ltd. through a private placement of cash capital increase.

2015

  • A branch office has been established in South Korea to engage in research and development and trade.

2013

  • The company has relocated to the 24th floor, No. 1, Songzhi Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City.

2012

  • Received the 21st Taiwan Excellence Award, sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Executive Yuan.

2011

  • Awarded AEO safety certification as a high-quality enterprise by the Ministry of Finance and the State Tariff Administration.

2009

  • Received the Enterprise Award at the 19th "Quality Award"

2006

  • In cooperation with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMC), a Japanese subsidiary, we acquired 85.84% of the equity in Kamaya Electric Co., Ltd., and the tangible fixed assets and inventory of the ceramic disc capacitor division of MMC Electronics Taiwan Co., Ltd., its Taiwanese subsidiary, to establish a branch office in Taichung.

2005

  • A merger agreement was signed with Hui Chiao Industrial Co., Ltd. Both parties intend to discuss at the shareholders' meeting on June 23, 2005, with August 31, 2005 as the merger base date. Our company will be the surviving company, issuing new shares at a ratio of 2 shares of Hui Chiao Industrial to 1 share of our company. After the merger, our company will issue 15,283,580 new shares.
  • A share transfer agreement was signed with Taiwan Cement Co., Ltd. Both parties agree that October 7, 2005, will be the share transfer base date. Our company will issue 7,500,000 new shares to Taiwan Cement Co., Ltd. at a ratio of 1.6 shares of Hsin Chang Electronic Ceramics Co., Ltd. to 1 share of our company, in exchange for Hsin Chang Electronic Ceramics Co., Ltd.'s 12 million shares.
  • An office was established in Munich, Germany, to actively expand into the European market.
  • The company acquired 12 million common shares of Hsinchang Electronic Ceramics Co., Ltd. through a share exchange, increasing its capital by 7.5 million shares, bringing its paid-in capital to NT$5,146,568,100.

2004

  • Signed a merger contract with First Class High-tech Co., Ltd. The two parties plan to discuss at the shareholders' regular meeting on April 30, 1993, August 1, 1993 as the merger base date, with our company as the surviving company, and the ratio of exchanging 2.36 shares of First Class High Technology for 1 share of the company. After the merger, the company will issue an additional 2,000,400,215,800,400,715 new shares.

2003

  • A share subscription agreement was signed with Hui Chiao Industrial Co., Ltd., to participate in the subscription of 63,140 ordinary shares in the company's private placement of cash capital increase, acquiring 22.55% of the company's equity, thus becoming a strategic partner. The aim is to leverage complementary product lines, optimized allocation of product economies of scale, sharing of R&D resources, and cooperation in new product development to effectively drive revenue and profit growth for both parties. This investment was executed on May 30, 2003.
  • A share subscription agreement was signed with First-Class High-Tech Co., Ltd., to participate in the subscription of 25 million ordinary shares in the company's private placement of cash capital increase, acquiring 30.38% of the company's equity, thus becoming a strategic partner. The aim is to improve customer service quality through the integration of distribution channels. Both parties can also expand market share and enhance their professional image through optimized product portfolio matching and customer segmentation. This investment was executed on September 29, 2001.
  • Walsin Technology has signed a strategic alliance with Vishay Electronic GmbH, representing Vishay Electronic GmbH (Europe), Vishay Electronic GmbH (Germany), BCcomponents Hong Kong Limited (Asia), and Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc. (Americas). Walsin Technology and Vishay will collaborate on research and development and product marketing. Initially, Walsin Technology's MLCC products will be marketed in Europe, Asia, and North America through the Vishay brand and distribution channels.

2002

  • The Ministry of Economic Affairs has approved the establishment of the global operations headquarters in the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone.

2001

  • SAP Information Management System officially launched.
  • A strategic alliance was formed with BC Components in Europe. Walsin Technology's chip capacitor passive component products are sold to the global 3C industry through BC Components' extensive distribution channels and customer base in Europe, North America, and Asia. A strategic alliance was also formed with Pilkor Electronics in South Korea. Walsin Technology's full range of passive component products are sold through Pilkor Electronics' distribution channels in South Korea.
  • Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Central Market and simultaneously delisted from the Taiwan Stock Exchange Over-the-Counter Market.
  • Cayman Walsin Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Infrontia, a subsidiary of the Japanese NEC Group, acquired a 70% stake in Nitsuko Electronics Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Infrontia, through a cash capital increase of ¥1.4495729, and obtained management rights.
  • In addition to expanding into the Japanese domestic market through Nikko, the company will leverage Walsin Technology's domestic and international distribution channels and customer base to further extend Nikko's product lines to overseas markets.

2000

  • Established a factory in Dongguan, China, to expand production and sales bases.
  • Ranked among Asia's 1,680 best-performing stocks by Asiaweek, achieving the highest return on investment over the past year.
  • Established a high-frequency components business unit to begin research and development and production of high-frequency components.

1999

  • To improve operational efficiency and control costs, we implemented a factory-office integration model, relocating all sales personnel from the Taipei office to the Yangmei factory.

1997

  • Yangmei established a logistics center and set up a timely distribution and supply system.

1996

  • A branch office was established in the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone to produce chip resistors. In the same year, a wholly-owned subsidiary was established in Singapore to expand sales in the region, and this subsidiary was used to further invest in and establish overseas sales outlets.

1993

  • The extraordinary shareholders' meeting resolved to sell the assembly and manufacturing assets of the Hsinfeng plant, lay off Hsinfeng plant employees, and cease production at the Hsinfeng plant starting January 1, 1983. Due to the sale of Hsinfeng plant assets, and in order to improve earnings per share, the registered and paid-in capital was reduced to NT$264.5 million.

1992

  • To expand operations, the company changed its name to Walsin Technology Corporation. In July 1981, it acquired the electronics division of Walsin Lihwa Corporation, purchasing tangible assets including fixed assets and inventory, as well as related intangible assets such as business operations and technology. A factory was established in Yangmei to produce precision ceramic electronic components such as multilayer capacitors and ceramic resistors, in order to expand operations and increase revenue.

1989

  • To improve the company's operational structure, Huaxin Lihua Company, a top-performing domestic enterprise, took over all the shares of the Advisory Committee and a portion of the private shares, continuing to guide the company's operations. In December 1978, the company moved to the 10th floor of the Huaxin Financial Building, No. 675, Minsheng East Road, Taipei.

1970

  • Founder Mr. Chen Yan raised funds to establish Wanbang Electronics Enterprise Co., Ltd., located on the 6th floor of No. 277, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, Taipei City. A 10-acre plot of land was purchased in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County for a factory. The registered capital is NT$20 million. It is the first in Taiwan to manufacture semiconductor components such as transistors, light-emitting diodes, and integrated circuits using an integrated process, thus pioneering precision electronics manufacturing.