Asia Optical Co., Inc. (Taiwan, China)

Asia Optical was established in October 1981, focusing on optical products design and production. The company provides optical lenses, aiming devices, imaging intercepting telescope parts, laser range finder parts, microscope components and other products. Its products are applied in the manufacture of digital cameras, mobile phone cameras, projectors, digital video disk (DVD) optical reader heads, printers and scanners, among others. The company distributes its products primarily in Taiwan, Japan, other Asian markets and the United States. In 1982 a technical collaboration agreement with Sekon (Optical) Co., Ltd. was signed and the production of lens for optical apparatus were started. The business with Taiwan RICOH also started in 1982 by supplying lenses for 35mm auto-focus cameras. In 1988 Foreign Investment Business Units were set up in Southeast Asia to supply DC motors, lens polishing and other assemblies. In May 1998 it received ISO 9001 certification. In December 1999 strategic venture formed between Nikon Japan and Asia Optical and at the same year HANG ZHOU Nikon Camera Co., LTD. was established, focusing on producing camera lens and parts. In October 2000 it was officially listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). In December 2001 it received ISO 14001 certification. In March 2005 a joint venture company with Japan Pentax Precision Co., Ltd. was established and named Pentax Precision Co., Ltd . Its main products are optical engines for black & white laser printers and related components. During the year 2010, the company obtained approximately 64.81%, 15.92% and 12.94% of its total revenue from optical lenses, aiming devices and laser range finder parts, respectively.