Getac () is a Taiwanese multinational technology company that specializes in rugged computers, mobile video systems, mechanical components, automotive parts, and aerospace fasteners. Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture with
GE Aerospace
GE Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, outside Cincinnati. GE Aviation is among the top aircraft engine suppliers, and offers engines for the majority of commercial aircraft. GE Aviation is part of th ...
. A subsidiary of the
MiTAC
MiTAC Holdings Corporation, formerly MiTAC International Corp. () is a Taiwanese electronics company established 8 December 1982. It is a subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Group. Through a 100% stock swap from MiTAC International Corp., MiTAC Holdings ...
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Synnex
Synnex was an American multinational corporation that provides information technology (IT) services to businesses. It merged with competitor Tech Data to form TD Synnex. It was founded in 1980 by Robert T. Huang and based in Fremont, Cali ...
Group, Getac has been listed on the
Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE; ) is a financial institution, located in Taipei 101, in Taipei, Taiwan. The TWSE was established in 1961 and began operating as a stock exchange on 9 February 1962. It is regulated by the Financial ...
(TWSE: 3005) since 2002. Getac is one of the major suppliers of
rugged computers.
History
Getac was established on 5 October 1989 as a joint venture with
GE Aerospace
GE Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, outside Cincinnati. GE Aviation is among the top aircraft engine suppliers, and offers engines for the majority of commercial aircraft. GE Aviation is part of th ...
.
In 2009, Getac acquired Waffer Technology Corp., which resulted in Getac becoming the world's third largest aluminum-magnesium alloy producer and the leading supplier of
seat belt spindles and spools.
In 2012, the company introduced the
Getac Z710, the world's first rugged 7-inch
Android tablet.
In 2018, the company expanded its video recording and software businesses with the acquisition of WHP Workflow Solutions Inc. and the formation of Getac Video Solutions.
In 2020, Getac was selected by
BMW to provide rugged mobile devices for applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics.
In 2021, Getac was selected by the
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the Aerial warfare, air military branch, service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part ...
to provide rugged computers under the Client Computing Solutions Quantum Enterprise Buy (CCS-2 QEB) Program.
In April 2022, Getac announced a partnership with global restoration charity One Tree Planted as part of its
Earth Day 2022 sustainability initiative. Getac’s goal is to plant 30,000 trees.
See also
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List of companies of Taiwan
External links
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References
1989 establishments in Taiwan
Companies established in 1989
Electronics companies of Taiwan
Multinational companies headquartered in Taiwan
Taiwanese brands
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