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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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Group, Getac has been listed on the
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(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
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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
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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.


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List of companies of Taiwan Taiwan maintains a stable industrial economy as a result of economic growth and industrialization during the late 20th century, being dubbed as one of the Four Asian Tigers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. It is a member of bot ...


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