Chinese LCD panel makers cut output to lift prices

Chinese panel makers reduced production during the National Day holiday after issuing their first price increase notices in September, pairing pricing signals with supply controls to stabilize LCD TV panel prices and profitability. Taiwanese suppliers are eyeing a possible shift in orders.

• Chinese fabs trimmed LCD panel output over the holiday
• First price increase notices went out in September
• Goal is to stabilize TV panel prices and margins
• Taiwanese suppliers eye a shift in orders