Company information
- Ticker
- 3168
- Country
- Taiwan
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Industry
- Tech Hardware
DATA IMAGE Business Summary
Data Image (3168.TW) operates as a specialized provider of high-reliability display and touch solutions, generating revenue primarily through the design and original design manufacturing (ODM) of ruggedized liquid crystal display (LCD) modules. The company’s business is strategically segmented into four high-margin verticals: Marine (its largest segment, providing multi-functional displays and sonar systems), Industrial (rugged tablets and human-machine interfaces), Medical (diagnostic and surgical imaging displays), and Specialized Automotive (including electric vehicle charging station interfaces). Data Image maintains a dominant global market position in the high-end marine electronics niche, where its proprietary optical bonding and anti-corrosion technologies provide a competitive edge in harsh environments. Its primary direct competitors include Winmate Inc. (3016.TW), Emerging Display Technologies Corp. (3038.TW), and Advantech Co., Ltd. (2395.TW), against whom Data Image differentiates itself through deep vertical integration and a specialized focus on maritime-certified hardware. The company’s leadership is anchored by Chairman Joe Huang (Huang Han-Chou), who also serves as a Senior Deputy General Manager at Qisda Corporation, bringing extensive expertise in global electronics supply chain management and strategic corporate governance. Operational execution is led by Vice Chairman and President Phil Yu (Yu Si-Ping), a veteran executive with a background in international trade who has been instrumental in pivoting the company toward specialized ruggedized sectors. The executive team is further supported by Vice President Vic Huang (Huang Chih-Hsiang), who oversees internal auditing and general management. As a key member of the Qisda/BenQ Group ecosystem, Data Image benefits from the strategic backing of its largest shareholder, Qisda Corporation, which holds approximately 32.4% of the company’s shares. This institutional relationship provides Data Image with significant R&D synergies and access to the broader group’s advanced manufacturing infrastructure and medical-industrial networks.