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Lite-On IT Corporation acquired the manufacturing operations of the Philips Automotive Playback Modules (APM) Business Line in March 2007. The remaining APM operations have been transferred to a joint-venture between the two companies operating under the name Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS). With this acquisition of Philips APM manufacturing operations, the factory in Győr became a property of Lite-On IT Corporation.

APM was a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of CD and DVD playback modules to suppliers of automotive entertainment systems. The manufacturing operations bought by Lite-On are mainly located in Győr, Hungary. The activities transferred from Philips APM to PLDSinclude research & development, marketing & sales and product management activities, which are primarily located in Wetzlar Germany.

History of Philips APM

1995	In 1995 the new Philips division 'Automotive Playback Modules' (APM) arose. The development of CD-drives started which became serial production in 1997.
1997	Start of serial production of the first CD-drive.
1997	Start of manufacturing in Győr.
1998	The area APM persisted independently. The production of drives was discontinued in Wetzlar but continued in Mexico and Hungary.
1999	The development of DVD drives started. In Hungary the new factory for 2000 - 3000 employees was accomplished.
2001	The serial production of DVD drives started in 2001. The production in Mexico was discontinued and all production activities of CD and DVD drives were relocated to Györ. In the same year CD-drives able to read MP3, were developed in Wetzlar.
2003	In 2003, the development of the new generation of CD-drives CDM-M8 was started.
2004	In 2004, the development of the 'Solid State Changer' was started.

History of the Győr Philips factory

In addition to its favourable geographic location, the city of Győr has a long industrial tradition, the necessary technical know-how and a highly developed industrial infrastructure. The history of the Győr facility goes back to 1997. The company, at the time called 'Philips Key Modules Hungary' began its operations in leased halls in Győr. Due to a dynamic increase in production plans, additional manufacturing facilities were required until the new factory building in the Győr Industrial Park was opened. The new 11,000 square meter factory building wasopenhed on July 7, 1998. At the time, Philips Components Ltd. was a dynamically developing company, employing 1,900 people in its two business line operations: APM and OSRW. The cornerstone of the second phase of investment was laid in February 1999 and the opening ceremony took place in August 1999. The new wing was hosting the third business line producing laser optical pickup units (OPU). In September 2000, the construction of a 3,600 square meter production hall was completed as the third phase of the project.

The investment made by Philips had a great significance for the city of Győr, since a new business was introduced in a city that was formerly known for its machine and textile industry. A high-tech industry was established in the city, more than 3,500 new jobs were created.

At the moment the factory owned by Lite-On IT Corporation in Győr with the company name Automotive Playback Modules Hungary Ltd. employs approximately 1000 people continuing the production of CD and DVD modules.

Quality certifications

As being OEM supplier of the world's largest car manufacturers we have acquired the following certificates:
• ISO TS 16949:2002
• OHSAS 18001:1999
• ISO 14001:2004

Contacts

• Company name: Automotive Playback Modules Hungary Ltd.
• Address: Gyor H-9024, Berkenyefa sor 2.
• Tax number: 13855350-2-08
• EU VAT Nr.: HU13855350
• Registration number: 08-09-014921
• Secretariat: +36 96 506-527
• Human Resources: +36 96 506-506
• Finance: +36 96 506-488
• Purchasing: +36 96 506-440

How to find us

From the direction of Vienna on highway no. M1:
Leave the highway at exit no.115 at 'Szekesfehervar, Gyorszentivan' in the direction of the city. After cca 5 kms you will drive in a roundabout, wher please take the 2nd exit. After taking the 2nd turn on the left and first street to the right you will arrive at us.
You can park in our parking place.

From the direction of Budapest on highway no. M1:
Leave the highway at exit no. 112 at 'Ipari park, Gyorszintivan' and turn on the left. After cca 5 kms you will see a lane turning to right. Please follow the turn and take the first street an the left. You will find us in the end of the street on left-hand side.
You can park in our parking place.

Products

We assemble different types of automotive CD and DVD modules to cars. Mutual characteristics of our products are narrow measure and working in different angles. Due to their electronical servo system their vibration and playing parameters are excellent. Pirouett disc loading avoids scratching.

You can find our products in cars like Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ferrati, Fiat, Mercedes, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Volkwagen, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Ssanyong, Toyota.

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• Contact: Ivett Kovacs, ivett.kovacs@liteonit.com. Tel.: +36 96 506-567:

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