Press Release from Epson

EPSON BECOMES THE UNPRECEDENTED TOP PROJECTOR MAKER FOR 11 YEARS AND SHIPS OVER 80 MILLION 3LCD PANELS

Epson has attained two significant milestones in its projector business by achieving an unprecedented 11th straight year of global projector market leadership and shipping a total of 80 million high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors, representing about 26.5 million projector units.

According to the latest data from specialist projector market research company, Futuresource Consulting, Epson achieved the number one global projector market share (1) of 22.9% in 2011, making it the top projector maker for an 11th straight year. This figure also represents Epson’s seventh straight year of market share growth and is the highest that Epson has achieved in the past 11 years.

“Epson is very thankful to our customers for helping us achieve this stunning success, and our achievement of an unprecedented 11th year at no. 1 in the global projector market also affirms the quality and value we have been providing them,” said Donna V. Ferro, General Manager for Epson Philippines Corporation.

For over two decades, Epson has maintained its position as the world's No. 1 supplier (2) of HTPS panels, the core devices at the heart of 3LCD projectors. It has led the industry by developing and providing technologies that boost power and performance.

The expansion of the 3LCD projector market has for a long time been driven primarily by enterprise demand for business presentations. Today, 3LCD projectors are widely used in a variety of market spaces. In the home theater segment, projectors offer a compelling movie-viewing experience with 3D and high contrast ratio, capable of producing jet-black shadows. In the education segment, projectors facilitate effective learning at school. Projectors also offer effective support for events in the commercial segment by delivering lectures, art, and entertainment in large spaces. These applications just scratch the surface of the potential of projection technology. In light of this, the market for projectors is expected to grow nearly 10% every year(2).

"Epson is the leader in the development and manufacture of the HTPS panels," said Nobuyuki Shimotome, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Epson's Visual Products Operations Division, "Going forward, we will further cement our position as the market leader by enhancing and expanding our lineup with products that leverage our unique technologies to meet specific market needs."

Citation:

1. Futuresource Consulting certification is appended in this release

2. According to Epson research (as of the end of May 2012)

Related information

To learn more about the advantages of HTPS panels, visit http://www.epson.jp/device/htps

To learn more about 3LCD technology, visit http://www.3lcd.com

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http://global.epson.com

About Epson Southeast Asia

Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia. Led by the regional headquarters, Epson Singapore Pte Ltd., Epson Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 10 countries, and is responsible for delivering and supporting Epson’s cutting-edge consumer and business digital imaging products to the customers of these markets through its comprehensive infrastructure of over 360 service outlets, 10 Epson solution centres and 8 manufacturing facilities. http://www.epson.com.sg

About Epson Philippines

Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers.  Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 77 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with more than 200 dealers and more than 800 shops across the Country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).

For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at:

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