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BOE Technology Group and Universal Display enter into long-term OLED agreements

This agreements aims to support the scale-up of BOE's production facility in terms of materials


7 Dec 2017 | Editor

Universal Display Corp.has announced the signing of long-term OLED agreements with BOE Technology Group.

Under the agreements, UDC will supply phosphorescent OLED materials to BOE Technology for use in its products through its wholly-owned subsidiary UDC Ireland Limited, together propelling the development of the OLED industry.

BOE recently commenced mass production of China's first Gen 6 flexible AMOLED production line in Chengdu and its other Gen 6 flexible AMOLED line in Mianyang is slated for production in 2019.

This agreements aims to support the scale-up of this production facility in terms of materials.

"We are extremely pleased to extend our strong partnership with BOE Technology, and enter into these long-term agreements."


"BOE has paved extraordinary paths in the display market, fortified its position as a leading global manufacturer and propelled China to be a major force in the display landscape. Continuing to stretch the frontiers of the extraordinarily dynamic display industry, BOE recently commenced mass production of China’s first Gen 6 flexible AMOLED production line in Chengdu and its other Gen 6 flexible AMOLED line in Mianyang is slated for production in 2019. As a key enabler of highly-efficient, cost-effective and proprietary phosphorescent OLED technology and material solutions, we look forward to further strengthening our innovative collaborations with BOE."


Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display

       


About Universal Display Corp

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in developing and delivering state-of-the-art, organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies, materials and services to the display and lighting industries. Founded in 1994, the Company currently owns or has exclusive, co-exclusive or sole license rights with respect to more than 4,500 issued and pending patents worldwide.

Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of low power and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training.

Source: Universal Display Corp

About BOE

Founded in Beijing, April 1993, BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a world leader in semiconductor display industry, as well as an IoT company providing intelligent interface products and professional services for information interaction and human health. BOE’s three core businesses are Display and Sensor Devices, Smart Systems and Healthcare Services. BOE’s display products are widely used in a broad spectrum of applications such as mobile phone, tablet, notebook, monitor, TV, vehicle display, digital information display, healthcare, finance and wearable devices. According to the market data as of 2017 Q3, BOE’s global market share of TFT-LCD panels for mobile phone, tablet and notebook rank No.1, panels for monitor and TV rank No.2. Smart Systems provide IoT integrated solutions for various industries such as new retail, transportation, finance, education, art, medical care, etc. Healthcare Services combine medicine and life science, and is committed to developing mobile healthcare, digital hospitals, regenerative medicine and integrating BOE healthcare park resources.

Source: BOE