Apple shifted orders from Foxconn to Luxshare to assist $275B China deal A new report details how Apple has increased its reliance on Chinese supply chain partners, including Luxshare, which is reportedly poised to unseat Foxconn as Apple's primary supplier. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 55
Luxshare building massive new iPhone factory to challenge Foxconn Apple supplier Luxshare Precision is building a "mega-plant" in China to boost its iPhone assembly capabilities and challenge Taiwanese rivals like Foxconn and Pegatron. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 16
China increases power cuts, 'scared' suppliers look to leave country Regular power outages decided on by the Chinese government to save electricity, now look permanent — and technology manufacturers say they are being scared into moving to different countries. William Gallagher 4 years ago 92
'iPhone 13' assemblers in fierce competition for staff As regularly happens with Apple's iPhone manufacturers, Foxconn and others are now recruiting extra seasonal staff, but competition means having to raise bonuses. William Gallagher 4 years ago 0
Apple turns to Luxshare to meet expected 'iPhone 13' demand Apple AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare has won its first orders to manufacture the forthcoming "iPhone 13," alongside regular assembler Foxconn. William Gallagher 4 years ago 0
Vietnam orders Foxconn, Luxshare to close factories over COVID outbreak Apple suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare have been forced to shut down their factories in northern Vietnam, following a coronavirus increase in the region. William Gallagher 5 years ago 0
Apple suppliers paying staff to skip Chinese New Year over coronavirus fears Apple's major manufacturing suppliers in China are offering incentives to workers who agree not to go home for the traditional Lunar New Year in February because of the coronavirus. William Gallagher 5 years ago 1
Luxshare could produce iPhone 12 mini for Apple earlier than planned Apple Watch assembly partner Luxshare hopes to be able to work on the iPhone supply chain earlier than anticipated, with it now making preparations to start work making the iPhone 12 mini following the acquisition of a Wistron facility ahead of its acquisition. Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0
Apple suspends new orders with Pegatron after labor abuse Apple iPhone assembler Pegatron will reportedly receive no new business from the Cupertino company until it takes action to prevent student labor violations. William Gallagher 5 years ago 27
Apple increasing production of Apple Watch Series 6, iPad parts in China Apple has increased production of the Apple Watch Series 6 and Wi-Fi iPad series amidst growing U.S.-China tensions. Amber Neely 5 years ago 3
Apple holding off on Vietnam iPhone assembly over workers' living conditions Apple is considering the possibility of bringing iPhone manufacturing to Vietnam, a report claims, after the Cupertino company visited a factory owned by assembly partner Luxshare to check the conditions of the facility. Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 14
Luxshare iPhone factory purchase is bad news for Foxconn, Pegatron The sale of an iPhone factory owned by Wistron to Luxshare may be a long-term problem for rival Apple supply chain partners Hon Hai and Pegatron, JP Morgan reckons, with the purchase likely to help Wistron increase its involvement in iPhone production further. Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 8
Foxconn rival Luxshare buys iPhone production plant from Wistron In an attempt to secure a place in the iPhone supply chain, AirPods supplier Luxshare has purchased an iPhone plant for $472 million dollars. Amber Neely 5 years ago 1
Apple tells AirPods assembler to expand, and invest in Chinese firm Chinese AirPod assembler Luxshare-ICT is reportedly being encourage by Apple to make a major investment that would benefit the Cupertino company. William Gallagher 6 years ago 1
Apple could tap Luxshare for older iPhone model production in 2021 Apple is giving AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare Precision more work over the next two years, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming the supply chain partner will start assembling iPhones for the company, among other supply chain alterations. Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 1
Pair of Apple suppliers seek funding to expand AirPods production in Vietnam Suppliers Goertek and Luxshare are looking for financial support to expand AirPods assembly in Vietnam, potentially allowing for more Apple products to be sourced from outside China. Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 71
