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Tatung Co.
 PROFILE
Its name might sound like the bang of a gong, but Tatung makes more than noise. The giant conglomerate sells its communications products (PCs, servers, CD-ROM drives, cable set-top boxes), appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, televisions), and industrial goods (cable and wire, transformers, and motors) in more than 100 countries. Other operations include Tatung OTIS Elevator (a joint venture with US-based elevator maker Otis), Chunghwa Picture Tubes (cathode-ray tube and LCD products), and San Chih Semiconductor (wafer manufacturing). The family-run company maintains a close relationship with Tatung University and Tatung Senior High School, institutions endowed by Tatung's founder.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Neon Technology Allies With Tatung and Summit Networking
Date Announced: 04.03.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Internet appliance maker enters into partnerships with electronics manufacturer and set-top box manufacturer to offer set-top boxes in Taiwan.

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 2,809.30
Employees: 35,000
Revenue per employee: $80,265.71

 KEY PEOPLE
• Lin Weishan
    CEO
• Michael Lai
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
22 Chungshan North Rd., Sec. 3
Taipei, Taiwan
Phone: 886-22-592-5252
Fax: 886-22-598-4509
Online: Web Site

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