The process of manufacturers consolidation is observed not only in the segment of hard disk drives. Sony, Hitachi and Toshiba company are considering the possibility of combining efforts in the production of LCD small and medium sizes. This will allow them to better withstand the South Korean and Taiwanese competitors and to optimize costs and reduce production risks.
Up to 70% in the joint venture will be owned by a Japanese corporation Innovation Network, the share of each of the three producers will be 10% . New producer expects to take up to 20% in display market of small and medium sizes - according to analysts, this year the capacity of this market will reach $ 25.1 billion contribution to the development segment introduces the increasing popularity of smart phones and tablets that use a small display sizes.