Company Overview
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Founded: May 30, 2001 (spun off from Acer Inc.)
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Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
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Chairman: Simon Lin
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CEO: Jeff Lin
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Employees: Over 80,000 worldwide
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Stock Exchange: Taiwan Stock Exchange (Ticker: 3231)
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2024 Revenue: Approximately US$32 billion (wistron.com, Wikipedia, GlobalData)
🛠️ Core Business Areas
Wistron operates as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), offering end-to-end services including design, manufacturing, after-sales support, and recycling for a diverse range of products:(wistron.com)
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Computing Devices: Notebook PCs, desktop systems, servers, and storage solutions
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Displays: Professional monitors and display technologies
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Networking & Communication: VoIP devices, networking hardware, and communication products
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Handheld & Mobile Devices: Smartphones, tablets, and other handheld electronics
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Automotive Electronics: In-vehicle infotainment systems and telematics
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Enterprise Mobility & IPC: Industrial PCs and enterprise mobility solutions
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Emerging Technologies: IoT devices, 5G applications, AI, and metaverse-related technologies (Wikipedia, wistron.com, wistron.com)
🌍 Global Presence
Wistron has established a robust global footprint with operations across Asia, North America, and Europe:(GlobalData)
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Manufacturing Facilities: Located in Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Vietnam, Singapore, and Turkey
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R&D Centers: 10 centers worldwide
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Customer Service Centers: 14 centers providing global support (GlobalData, Jobstreet)
🌱 Sustainability & Recognition
Wistron is committed to sustainable practices and has received numerous accolades:
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Fortune Global 500: Ranked #463 in 2023
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Forbes Global 2000: Listed among the top global companies
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Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators (2022–2025): Recognized for innovation
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MSCI ESG Rating: BBB
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CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: Achieved Leadership Level (A List) in 2023
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Ecovadis Sustainability Rating: Gold - Top 5% (98th percentile) (Fortune, Wikipedia, wistron.com)
🧩 Subsidiaries & Strategic Units
Wistron has diversified its operations through several subsidiaries and specialized units:
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Wiwynn Corporation: Focuses on cloud infrastructure products, including servers and storage systems
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Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC): Specializes in network communication solutions, including 5G and Wi-Fi technologies
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WITS Corp.: Provides global IT services, including R&D and business process outsourcing
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WiAdvance: Offers cloud services and digital transformation solutions
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Wistron Medical Technology: Develops medical technology and services
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Changingtec: Focuses on information security and authentication solutions (Wikipedia, wistron.com)