Product End-of-Life Announcement
Curved Capacitive Touch Screens
AUSTIN, TEXAS - November 01, 2007- Touch International, provider of world-class quality products and services, is committed to being the most responsive and solution-oriented touch screen manufacturer; focusing resources on technologies and product which provide the highest value to customers. Given this focus, an ongoing shift within the display market to flat and larger formats, and the continued reduction in curved capacitive product demand, Touch International announces the end of life (EOL) for all curved capacitive production effective April 30, 2008. Touch International will continue to support and honor warranty repair and/or replacement requests so long as supported by product inventory; following which, credit will be given for product returned under warranty conditions. Curved capacitive product technical support will continue to be provided for the products’ full warranty period.
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Timing |
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Product Forecasts |
Customers provide curved capacitive EOL forecast |
Nov. 30, 2007 |
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Pricing Change |
Curved capacitive price increase (45%) on all new orders |
Jan. 1, 2008 |
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Final Orders |
Curved capacitive order acceptance cut-off date |
Feb. 22, 2008 |
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Final Deliveries |
Last customer shipment of curved capacitive
(All orders to be shipped on or before.) |
April 30, 2008 |
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Support EOL |
Touch International technical support EOL |
April 30, 2013 |
Transition Strategy
Touch International will continue to provide its full family of flat capacitive product, which includes optically enhanced, large format and projected capacitive products. To better satisfy customers’ needs in the marketplace and provide the highest value in capacitive product, Touch International will soon be making available a new series of capacitive touch screens introducing new sizes, durability, functionality, and appearance options.
About Touch International, Inc.
Founded by industry veterans, Touch International, Inc. is a privately-held, worldwide supplier of high-quality touch screen components. Through its expanded manufacturing facilities, Touch International is able to offer a wide variety and rapid delivery of lower-priced, high-reliability products, based on customer needs and specifications. Touch International is headquartered in Austin, with seven factories strategically placed around the globe, and additional sales and support offices on four continents. For more information, please visit: www.TouchInternational.com
For media inquiries, contact:
Kelly Leff
Touch International
Marketing Communications
(512) 646-0310
kleff@touchintl.com
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