LCD TV maker Amtran turns profitable
Thanks to a readjustment in its product mix, as well as increasing large size LCD TV sales, Taiwan-based Amtran Technology had pre-tax profits of NT$ 21.4 million in the second quarter, according to company spokesman Scottie Chiu. However, the company stated that the enormous loss it suffered in the first quarter will prevent the company from being profitable for the year. The company had net loss of NT$536 million in the first quarter. more...