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Hamburg 2009-06-25 Pioneer and Sharp Sign Contract for Optical Disk Joint Venture Pioneer Corporation and Sharp Corporation today signed a formal contract for the establishment of an optical disk joint venture. Hamburg 2009-06-24 Sharp Provides Solar Cells to Tokai University for One of the World’s Largest Solar Car Races Sharp Corporation will provide solar cells to the Tokai University team taking part in the solar car category of the Global Green Challenge. The drivers will include Kenjiro Shinozuka, who in 1997 became the first Japanese to achieve overall victory in the Paris to Dakar Rally. Hamburg 2009-06-19 Sharp Introduces New Plasmacluster Ion Generating Unit System for Commercial Use That Fits into Air Conditioning Ducts First Installation Will Be in Imperial Hotel Guest Rooms and Restaurant Sharp Corporation will introduce a Plasmacluster Ion generating unit system that fits into commercial air conditioning ducts. The system uses the airflow from a building’s heating and air conditioning to release highly concentrated Plasmacluster Ions (7,000 ions/cm3) into a room. Hamburg 2009-06-11 Sharp Enters Market for Residential Lighting with LED Lamps - Development Utilizes Sharp’s Device-to-Product Vertical Integration Sharp Corporation has announced that it is entering the market for residential lighting with LED lamps, a product destined to bring LED lighting into the average home. Hamburg 2009-06-11 Sharp Introduces Nine New LED Lamps for Home Use Model DL-L60AV Has Adjustable Color Function That Allows Remote Controlled Selection of White Color—An Industry First. Hamburg 2009-06-04 Even more sun for South Africa: Sharp promotes integrating solar PV into renewable energy law South Africa is one of the first African countries to introduce a renewable energy feed-in tariff (REFIT) along the lines of the German system. Increasing energy requirements, high CO2 emissions, the threat of power failures and the desire to meet the government’s renewable energy targets has caused a re-think of energy supply policies. Solar PV, the renewable energy technology offering great potential, has not, as yet, been included in the REFIT. That is why solar pioneer Sharp is advocating its inclusion into the REFIT as the best energy source for the future. Hamburg 2009-05-29 Sharp Develops Five-Primary-Color LCD That Faithfully Reproduces Real Surface Colors Prototype to Be Exhibited at the SID 2009 International Display Symposium: Sharp Corporation has developed a five-primary-color display that faithfully reproduces the real surface colors that humans are capable of perceiving. A prototype of this display will be exhibited at the international symposium of the Society for Information Display (SID) to be held in San Antonio, Texas, US from May 31 through June 5, 2009. Hamburg 2009-05-28 Sunny visions for Europe: Sharp launches interactive online campaign to celebrate 50th anniversary “What is your vision for a sunny Europe?” asks photovoltaics pioneer Sharp as it launches a Europe-wide campaign to celebrate its 50 years in the solar industry. Hamburg 2009-05-27 Sharp solar anniversary: Technological leader celebrates 50 years of solar power Fifty years ago, Sharp researchers developed the first solar cells and thus began an unprecedented story of success. Since then, 2,500 megawatts of solar cells have rolled off the production lines at the world market leader’s plants. With its light concentrator solutions and crystalline and thin film modules, Sharp offers more photovoltaic technology in its range than any other manufacturer. Sharp has thus helped to shape today’s solar energy market and the worldwide success of photovoltaics. Hamburg 2009-05-26 Intersolar 2009: Sharp showcases new solar modules and customised photovoltaic kits Between May 27 and 29, 2009, Sharp is exhibiting its newly developed thin film and crystalline module technology with PV kits from its online store at the world's largest solar power trade fair in Munich. Hamburg 2009-05-15 Sharp launches major new release of its Printer Administration Utility New features extend the possibilities for centrally managing printers & MFPs. Hamburg 2009-05-15 Sharp moves to meet demand for affordable high performance multifunction systems New range of A3 black & white MFPs with network colour scanning capabilities offers smart design and advanced functionality to medium- to large-sized workgroups. Hamburg 2009-05-12 “There can be few countries in Europe that have as much growth potential as Turkey when it comes to the solar market,” says Vice President Sharp Solar Europe. Turkey is unrivalled in Europe for its huge potential for the no. 1 energy of the future, solar energy. Yet unfortunately it is still largely unused. Technology company Sharp therefore welcomes the Turkish government’s initiative to promote photovoltaics more powerfully and counts the country of Atatürk among its most promising European key markets. Osaka 2009-04-27 Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2009 Annoncements regarding the corporate financial figures from Ki 2008 (April 2008 to March 2009). Hamburg 2009-04-23 Sharp Energy Solution Europe reasserts its commitment in France After the “Sustainable Development Week” from 1-7 April 2009 makes it clear that environment- and climate-friendly projects have top priority in France. The photovoltaics market, which has recorded year-on-year growth rates in excess of 100 per cent in recent times, is benefiting particularly from this. As the European division of the solar pioneer, Sharp Energy Solution Europe intends systematically expanding its photovoltaic operations in the booming European market. Osaka 2009-04-21 Sharp Releases Notebook PC with Optical Sensor LCD Pad World’s First Optical Sensor LCD*2 Offers Improved Handwriting Recognition and Finger-Touch Expression Hamburg 2009-04-09 Sharp brings start of new LCD production forward – world’s first tenth-generation factory launches manufacture of large-format LCD TVs and e-Signage displays in October 2009 Demand for high-quality LCD panels remains high. In the emerging markets, such as China, in particular, but also in Europe, one of the largest overseas markets for Sharp, the call for LCD TVs is rising despite the credit crunch. In addition, the market for e-signage displays is booming. To meet this development, the company is bringing forward the start of production in the first tenth-generation LCD panel factory in Sakai, Japan by five months to October 2009. Hamburg/Osaka 2009-04-08 New LCD Panel Plant under Construction in Sakai City to Start Operations in October 2009 Sharp Corporation will bring its LCD panel plant at the “Manufacturing Complex for the 22st Century” into operation in October 2009. The plant is currently under construction in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Hamburg 2009-04-08 Notice of Revision of Financial Results Forecast Sharp Corporation has revised its forecast of financial results announced on February 6, 2009 as follows, in the light of recent business performance. Hamburg 2009-04-06 Sharp Sets Up Test Site for Germany’s Blue Angel Certification Sharp Corporation’s Nara Environment Test Site (Nara Plant, Japan) was recently certified by Germany’s BAM research institute to carry out the in-house testing needed for Sharp copiers, MFPs, and printers to apply for the environmental Blue Angel Mark. Hamburg 2009-03-31 New CEO for Sharp Electronics Europe Hiroshi Sasaoka is the new CEO of Sharp Electronics Europe in Hamburg. He succeeds Toshiyuki Tajima, who will return to Japan as adviser for Sharp Europe. Hamburg 2009-03-31 Sharp Colours of Sound Music is all about our sense of life, lifting us out of the daily grind into movement and colour – and that is exactly the spirit behind the two new iPod stereo systems from Sharp. Available in two colour variants, red and white, these stylish acoustic marvels from the DK-AP7N series deliver powerful sound in a compact format. The small docking stations play music and films from all latest generation iPods. With additional connections for MP3 player or laptop, together with a host of technical features, these portable iPod sound systems provide exclusive music pleasure wherever you go and whenever you want. Hamburg 2009-03-09 Sharp at Internorga 2009: New commercial microwave – expandable EPoS systems It’s that time of year again: some 1,000 exhibitors will be heading to Hamburg for Internorga (13-18 March 2009) to show off their latest products, ideas and concepts at the leading show for the eating-out market. As an established player in this sector, technology company Sharp will again be hosting its own stand. Hamburg 2009-03-06 European Sharp solar factory welcomes His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales A prominent visitor to Sharp's European solar factory: Prince Charles learns of the environmental and economic potential of photovoltaics at the plant in Wrexham North Wales. In November 2008, His Royal Highness congratulated the Sharp production facility on receiving the "Wales Business and Sustainability Award", which distinguishes the company's environmental measures. Hamburg 2009-02-24 Sharp Launches “Japanese Perfection” Web Campaign Online premiere in Europe: In its first European online campaign, Japanese Perfection, technology company Sharp is now showcasing selected consumer electronics, information and solar systems products at www.sharp.de/.at. All of the products are made in Japan and stand out on account of their innovative technology and clear design. Sharp’s new campaign site offers visitors interesting background information as well as the opportunity to win the flagship of Japanese technology and design – Sharp’s AQUOS LC-52XS1E LCD TV. Hamburg 2009-02-18 Energy-savings at the push of a button The latest Sharp AQUOS LCD TVs, the LC-DH77E series, combine top energy efficiency, excellent picture quality and sophisticated design. The highlight of the Japanese company’s full HD flat screen is the innovative eco-control button on the remote control which allows the devices’ eco-friendly features to be directly activated, thus making the sets genuine trailblazers when it comes to saving energy. The LCD TVs with integrated 100 Hertz technology are available in screen diagonals of 32, 42, 46 and 52 inches. Hamburg 2009-02-10 Sharp is focussing on Greece: ideal conditions for a boom in photovoltaics A new feed-in tariff regulation for solar power boosts the Greek photovoltaics market. The solar pioneer Sharp supports the massive expansion in photovoltaics in the Mediterranean country and is relying on solar power to drive economic growth. 2009-02-06 Notice of Revision of Financial Results Forecast and Dividend Forecast, and Reduction of Remuneration to Directors Sharp Corporation (“the Company”) has revised its forecast of financial results announced on October 6, 2008 and its forecast of year-end dividend announced on April 25, 2008 as follows, in the light of recent business performance. In response, the Company has decided to reduce remuneration to its Directors. Hamburg 2009-02-02 Complaints against the Cease and Desist Order and the Administrative On December 18, 2008, Sharp Corporation received a cease and desist order and an administrative surcharge payment order from the Japan Fair Trade Commission for alleged violation of Article 3 of the Antimonopoly Act (hereinafter “Antimonopoly Act”). Osaka 2009-01-29 Sharp - Sony Discussions to Establish Joint Venture for Large-Sized LCD Panels and LCD Modules On February 26, 2008, Sharp Corporation (“Sharp”) and Sony Corporation (“Sony”) signed a non-binding memorandum of intent regarding the establishment of a joint venture to produce and sell large-sized LCD panels and LCD modules using the world’s first 10th generation mother glass substrates (the “MOI”), and since then the two companies have been negotiating to enter into legally binding joint venture documentation. Hamburg 2009-01-27 Sharp presents the technology for personalised multifunction systems Electronics company Sharp is supplying its latest multifunction systems (MFPs) with Sharp OSA 3.0, the third generation of the Sharp Open Systems Architecture. Improvements compared to the previous versions include an optimised visual display, driving of USB devices and print control directly from the multifunction system. Thanks to this technology, products running Sharp OSA 3.0 provide the possibility of customising unique solutions for a specific use. Hamburg 2009-01-27 Executive Vice President of Sharp Energy Solution Europe: "Anyone wanting to keep up in the photovoltaic market of the future must learn to think differently!" After the unprecedented boom in recent years, the European photovoltaic industry must now prepare for slowed growth, as globally expanded production capacities and reduced subsidies affect the market. With know-how based on many years of experience and with state-of-the-art production facilities, the technology company Sharp is securing its leading position in the solar industry. Osaka/ Hamburg 2009-01-19 Sharp to Install Approximately 10,000 Plasmacluster Ion Generators at Bases in Japan an Abroad Sharp Corporation has begun installing approximately 10,000 industrial Plasmacluster Ion generators in Sharp offices and sales bases in Japan and abroad to help prevent a pandemic of new viruses. Oskaka/ Hamburg 2009-01-16 Sales of Products Equipped with Sharp’s Plasmacluster Ion Technology Total sales of products from Sharp Corporation and from companies in other industries equipped with Plasmacluster Ion technology, Sharp's revolutionary proprietary air purification technology, reached 20 million units worldwide at the end of December 2008. Sharp has been able to achieve this milestone in eight years and three months after first embedding this technology in air purifiers in September 2000 to deactivate harmful substances such as viruses and mold in the air. Hamburg 2009-01-15 Sharp earns outstanding achievement award from BLI Independent testing by Buyers Laboratory, Inc. recognises the latest innovations in Sharps newest colour MFPs. 2008-12-18 Cease and Desist Order from Japan Fair Trade Commission Today, Sharp Corporation received a cease and desist order and a surcharge payment order from Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) as shown below. We take with gravity the fact that we received such orders, and will strengthen our effort of compliance with law and business ethics. Hamburg 2008-12-11 Stunning, Clear and Slim: Sharp Presents New LCD TV Supermodel – Available Immediately Sleek, elegant, large and with amazingly intense colors: Technology firm Sharp has launched its next generation of the AQUOS LC-XS1E LCD TV onto the market. With screen diagonals of 52 inch (132 centimeters) and 65 inch (165 centimeters) and the world’s first RGB LED backlight technology, Sharp’s latest sets are genuine trailblazers. Films look more realistic than ever. Its unparalleled black levels are also impressive: The 1,000,000:1 contrast does the next generation of Sharp LCD TV's proud. The AQUOS XS1E is out now - the 52 inch model costs around 9,000 euros, and the 65 inch set costs around 12,000 euros. Hamburg 2008-12-05 New President for Sharp Information Systems Europe Following a process of reorganisation at Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH, Sharp’s Information Systems business unit is now also under pan-European management. Since April 2008, Keiichi Katsuta has been responsible for Sharp Information Systems Europe (SISE) as President. Based in London, Katsuta reports directly to Toshiyuki Tajima, Chairman and CEO of Sharp Electronics (Europe) GmbH. Hamburg 2008-11-27 Sharp to Sign Joint Venture Agreement for Photovoltaic Power Generation Business and MOU for Production of Thin-Film Solar Cells with Italian Power Company, Enel Sharp Corporation (below: “Sharp”) and Italy’s largest power company, Enel SpA (below: “Enel”), will establish a joint venture in the spring of 2009 to operate as an independent power producer (IPP) and will develop a number of photovoltaic power plants with a total capacity of 189 MW by the end of 2012. Hamburg 2008-11-24 Sharp wins “Wales Business and Sustainability Award 2008” On 3rd November 2008 Sharp’s European Solar and Microwave Factory in Wales was presented with the ”Wales Business and Sustainability Award“. With this prize the jury honoured the company’s ambitious environmental endeavours. The environmental targets Sharp has set itself are part of the technology company’s global environmental strategy. Hamburg 2008-11-19 Structural change: Sharp Energy Solution Europe controls the European solar business With the new Sharp Energy Solution Europe Division, Sharp Solar takes on pan-European structures enabling the company to manage the solar business in Europe, the world’s most important market, centrally from Hamburg. The new structure is aimed at further strengthening the European photovoltaics market and building future markets. Hamburg 2008-11-19 Sharp calls for less bureaucracy in Greek photovoltaics On the occasion of "Energy 2008" in Athens, Sharp calls on Greece to show a greater commitment to photovoltaics. Bureaucratic hurdles are hindering growth in this Mediterranean country´s photovoltaic market. In order to profit from the worldwide growth in this industry, Greece must utilise its immense solar potential. Hamburg 2008-10-30 Consolidated Finacial Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 30th, 2008 Sharp Corporation is presenting its financial results for the second quarter ended september 2008. Further information here. Hamburg 2008-10-29 Sharp expands thin-film production: second generation of solar thin film cells in mass production With the installation of a second production line in the solar cell factory in Katsuragi, Japan, Sharp is increasing its thin-film production to 160 megawatts per annum. The technology leader has now begun to manufacture thin-film solar cells of the second generation at this site. Sharp has successfully increased the module efficiency, while maintaining high cost-effectiveness. Hamburg 2008-10-15 Sharp to Introduce AQUOS DX Series Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market the 16-model AQUOS DX Series (including 52V-, 46V-, 42V-, 37V-, 32V-, and 26V-inch models), the world’s first series of LCD TVs equipped with Blu-ray Disc Recorders. Hamburg 2008-09-25 Sharp to Take Part in CEATEC Japan 2008 Sharp Corporation will host an exhibit in the Home & Personal Zone of the Digital Network Stage at CEATEC Japan 2008, a comprehensive trade show of cutting-edge IT and electronics products, to be held from September 30 through October 4, 2008 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Hamburg 2008-09-01 Sharp: Position of leadership in solar market of the future The global photovoltaic market is in the midst of a transition from a demand-oriented to a supply-focused market. With innovative technologies, ever greater efficiency and consistent sustainability, solar pioneer Sharp will continue to lead the solar market of the future. Hamburg 2008-09-01 Sharp Develops Six 21st Century Health and Environmental Products Contributing to the World Through One-of-a-Kind Health and Environmental Technologies, Including Plasmacluster Ion, Superheated Steam and LED Lighting Technologies Hamburg 2008-08-29 Sharp shows the future of LCD TV and focuses on the quality segment This year, Sharp is heralding a new era in LCD TV with the AQUOS LC-XS1 series, once again setting new standards in the field of flat screen televisions. With more than 35 years of experience in LCD technology and as inventor of the LCD TV, Sharp, like no other company, has been responsible for the progress of flat screen technology and for developing the LCD TV from mere niche market to an absolute success story of the consumer electronics sector. True to the company motto “Make products that others want to imitate”. Hamburg 2008-08-29 Sharp to Introduce Two New XS1-Series AQUOS LCD TVs Achieving Amazing Levels of Image Quality, Environmental Performance and Thinness. Hamburg 2008-08-27 Plasmacluster Ions Higher Concentrations of Plasmacluster Ions Boost Virus Inactivation and Elimination, Inhibit 99.9% of Airborne H5N1 Avian Influenza (“Bird Flu”) Virus Osaka 2008-08-05 Sharp to Introduce 11 LED Lightings for Factories, Offices and Commercial Spaces Next Generation of Lighting Fixtures Delivers High Environmental Performance; Combined with High Energy Efficiency and Long Product Life; Three Types: Oblong, Square and Downlight Osaka 2008-07-31 Sharp financial results for the 1st Quarter of FY2008 Consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008. Hamburg 2008-07-16 Sharp launches two new high performance colour multifunction systems MX-3100N and MX-2600N set new standards in performance and productivity Hamburg 2008-07-07 Sharp and HSV on the ball HSV Handball starts the 2008/09 season with Sharp Electronics Europe (GmbH) as a new platinum partner. This sponsoring partnership includes advertising on the team strip, and at home matches in the Hamburg Color Line Arena. This cooperation has been agreed upon for the next three seasons. Osaka 2008-07-04 Sharp to Exhibit at Hokkaido Toyako Summit in “Environmental Showcase” and “Zero Emission House” During the Hokkaido Toyako Summit (July 7-9, 2008), Sharp Corporation will exhibit its environmentally conscious products and advanced environmental technologies, specifically, LCD TVs in the Environmental Showcase, and solar cells and modules in the Zero Emission House, both located at the International Media Center (IMC). Sharp is cooperating in holding the Hokkaido Toyako Summit (the G8 Summit) by bringing to the world its energy-saving and energy-creating technologies to prevent global warming. Osaka 2008-07-02 Sharp Participates in Microsoft Windows Rally Program Sharp Corporation participated in the Windows Rally Program, a technology license program from Microsoft Corporation, and concluded a contract with the company. Sharp will utilize the technology and launch new products in series, such as digital MFPs, that have higher connectivity with Windows Vista. Osaka 2008-06-23 Mega Solar Power Generation Plan in Sakai City Waterfront Sakai City, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Kansai Electric), and Sharp Corporation today agreed to cooperate on the Sakai City Waterfront Mega Solar Power Generation Plan in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Hamburg 2008-06-19 Sharp successful at drupa 2008 An abundance of contacts is promising for business: a thoroughly satisfying involvement in Düsseldorf allows Sharp to look to the future with optimism. Sharp presented itself to the visitors, not only with powerful production systems and new finishing options, but also with a modern stand design, which was very well received. Osaka/Hamburg 2008-06-16 Sharp Passes 10-Million Mark for One-Seg Mobile Phone Shipments In late May 2008, Sharp passed the 10-million mark for shipments of One-Seg-compatible mobile phones in Japan. One-Seg is a terrestrial digital broadcasting service for mobile devices in Japan. In the two years since the release of its first One-Seg mobile phone in May 2006, Sharp has become the first in the industry*1 to reach 10 million shipments of One-Seg mobile phones. Hamburg 2008-06-12 Sharp to dominate the future solar market At its Intersolar 2008 press conference, Sharp shows how it is positioning itself with regard to change from a demand-driven market to a supply-driven market. The solar energy pioneer is seeking to lead the global photovoltaics industry and develop new markets through greater innovation, increased cost-effectiveness and consistent sustainability. Hamburg 2008-06-11 Digital printer systems with a happy end Just in time for drupa Sharp is presenting two new solutions for flexible final finishing. With the two options MX-GBX1 and MX-BMX1 the electronics company is extending its high-volume production systems MX-M850, MX-M950 and MX-M1100 with additional functions. The MX-GBX1 punches all of the necessary holes at an ideal distance from one another and the MX-BMX1 is unbeatable as a finisher for booklet-making. It is now even easier for users to create printed brochures and folders thanks to these new options. Osaka 2008-05-26 Sharp and ELIIY Power Reach Agreement to Collaborate on Large-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Development Sharp Corporation and ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Hiroichi Yoshida, hereinafter referred to as “ELIIY Power”) have reached an agreement to collaborate on the development of a large-capacity lithium-ion battery. The two companies are aiming to develop both a lithium-ion battery with enhanced storage capacity and the cost–competitive technology to mass-produce it. Hamburg 2008-04-15 Sustainable concepts from Sharp at the Hanover Trade Fair 2008 Focusing on environmentally friendly energy generation and energy savings Osaka 2008-03-27 New Thin-Film Solar Cell Plant in Sakai Horizontal Deployment of Thin-Film Technology for TFT LCDs Annual Production Capacity on 1 GW Scale Hamburg 2008-03-26 Enjoy full sound with minimum power consumption Fine design, best digital surround sound and ecological: The many functions in Sharp's HT DV home cinema systems enable especially low energy consumption Hamburg 2008-03-17 Sharp empowers print communications At the Drupa fair, Sharp will present several solutions for individual and high-volume digital printing and will highlight its flagship production machines. The emphasis of these award-winning models is on providing new solutions in the fields of personalised printing and workflow. Hamburg 2008-03-10 The new Sharp AR-M200 & AR-M201 - big on performance but compact in size Sharp introduces two new desktop multifunctional systems designed for small offices and workgroups. The new AR-M200 and AR-M201 are packed with versatile features in a compact desktop design. Hamburg 2008-03-06 Sharp wins prestigious award from BERTL Sharp’s MX-M1100 receives ‘Five Star Exceptional Award’ from BERTL Hamburg 2008-03-04 One in four solar cells world-wide produced by Sharp Solar energy is billed as the energy of the future. Demand is rising rapidly. Solar cells with a capacity of about 8 gigawatts have been produced so far, of which Sharp alone has produced 2 gigawatts. In other words, one in four solar cells world-wide come from solar pioneer Sharp. This underlines the technology company's leading position in the global solar energy business. Sharp is now the first manufacturer to produce resource-saving thin-film solar cells in the world's first one-gigawatt solar plant. Istanbul/Hamburg 2008-03-03 Sunny days in Turkey – Fore Energy and Sharp support first Turkish solar trade fair From 6th to 9th March 2008 Istanbul is hosting Güneº Enerjisi’08, the first solar trade fair in Turkey. Fore Energy, the driving force for solar energy in Turkey, and Sharp, technology leader in the photovoltaics industry, support the solar trade fair to further push the use of solar energy in one of the most important markets of the future. Hamburg 2008-03-03 High definition for everyone With the new AQUOS D44E series, Sharp makes it possible to enter the world of HD, even on a tight budget. The three new HD-ready LCD TVs impress with their chic design and brilliant image quality in 16:9 cinema format, with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. With sizes of 37, 32 and 26 inches (94, 81 and 65 centimetres), anyone can now afford the cinema experience at home. Hamburg/Wels 2008-03-03 Energiesparmesse Wels: Sharp calls for stronger support of solar energy in Austria “The existing Eco-Electricity Act in Austria is not sufficient for a sustainable promotion of renewable energies.“ With these words, Peter Thiele, General Manager of Sharp Solar, calls for a stronger support of solar energy in Austria on the occasion of Energiesparmesse Wels. Compared with other European countries, Austria is clearly lagging behind when it comes to promoting and supporting photovoltaics. Hamburg 2008-02-29 Sharp’s new AL-2060 and AL-2050 - Compact but powerful home & small office solution Sharp introduces two new desktop copier/printer models for the small office/home office. Packed with powerful copy, print, scan and fax (for AL-2060) capabilities, these machines can handle all your small volume document requirements with ease. Hamburg 2008-02-28 Outstanding design: Sharp's AQUOS HD1E series wins iF product design award Sharp has received the internationally coveted iF product design award for its AQUOS HD1E series. The iF product design award is one of the world's most significant design awards, and is presented annually by iF International Forum Design. With their excellent design, the devices in the Sharp HD1E series impressed the jury, which was made up of recognised experts. Osaka/Hamburg 2008-02-27 Sharp Reaches 2 GW of Cumulative Solar Cell Production Volume Result of More Than 40 Years of Trusted Experience Since Starting Mass-Production in 1963 At the end of 2007, Sharp Corporation became the first company to reach 2 GW in cumulative solar cell production volume in the world. Sharp has been involved with solar power for 49 years: the company began research into solar cells in 1959 to develop a new technology to follow the success of the television and started mass-production in 1963. It is estimated that the current world’s cumulative solar cell production volume is 8 GW, meaning Sharp has produced a full one-quarter of this. Osaka 2008-02-26 Sharp and Sony sign Memorandum of Intent to create Joint Venture for Large Sized LCD Panels/Modules Sharp Corporation ("Sharp") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") announced that today they signed a non-binding memorandum of intent to establish a joint venture to produce and sell large sized LCD panels and modules, by splitting out from Sharp an LCD panel plant now under construction in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture which will use 10th generation mother glass substrates. Certain information concerning the joint venture is outlined below, and the two companies will negotiate in good faith to enter into legally binding joint venture documentation by September 30, 2008. Hamburg 2008-01-31 Energy saving while sleeping: with the new LCD line-up from Sharp Environmental protection begins at home – even the technology in the living room can play a role. Thus, all LCD televisions currently produced by Sharp have a standby value of less than 1 watt, and for the series LC-XL2E and LC-X20E, it is even as low as 0.5 watts. In addition, many of these devices have an integrated eco mode, as well as the automatic Optical Picture Control light sensor, which adapts the light intensity of the background lighting to the ambient light. Hamburg 2008-01-28 Sharp announces the introduction of the world´s thinnest LCD television in Europe in September 2008 Sharp´s new AQUOS X series will be available in Europe under the name of D95 series as of September 2008. After the market launch in March in Sharp´s home country of Japan, the devices will be adapted to the European market standards and connection regulations. The extremely thin Full HD LCD TVs with screen sizes of 37, 42 and 46 inches (94 to 117cm) will then be available to European customers. Hamburg 2008-01-07 Sharp Wins 2007 MFP “Line of the Year” Award from Buyers Laboratory Inc, as well as ‘Pick of the Year’ in Segments 4, 5 and 6 Having tested hundreds of products representing every major vendor, Buyers Lab, the leading global provider of test reports on document imaging products, today announced the winner of its most coveted "Line of the Year" award, along with its "Picks" in Segments 4, 5 and 6, with Sharp receiving the honours in every category. Hamburg 2007-12-10 Sharp increasing production capacity of thin-film cells ten-fold Sharp is increasing the production capacity for thin-film solar cells in its Katsuragi plant in Japan from 15 to 160 megawatts. The technology company is therefore further expanding its strategically important solar group as a core business unit alongside LCD TVs and Information Systems. Osaka 2007-12-03 Sharp Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Complex for the 21st Century Will Combine Plants for Cutting-Edge LCDs, Solar Cells, and Supporting Industries Hamburg 2007-10-25 Five wins: Sharp completes global integrated production system for LCD-TVs With the completion of Sharp’s new manufacturing plant for LCD TVs in Mexico, the technology company adds another brick to its global supply strategy. The company now boasts a total of five sites for the integrated production of LCD TVs. In addition to the facility in Mexico and three further plants in China, Japan and Malaysia, Sharp’s new LCD TV plant in Torun/Poland, which took up production this summer, caters for the rapidly growing European market. This ensures that the LCD pioneer will be able to serve its global key markets even more effectively all the while reducing the "time to market". Osaka/Hamburg 2007-10-16 Sharp Holds Opening Ceremony for Second Plant in Mexico Achieves Integrated Production—from Manufacture of LCD Modules to Assembly of LCD TVs Hamburg 2007-10-15 World premiere of the Solar Tree: energy meets design On 8 October, to mark the MAK Design Nite in Vienna, the Viennese Museum for Applied Art (MAK) and its partners Sharp and Artemide are presenting the “Solar Tree” for the first time. With this innovative solar lamp installation, famous designer Ross Lovegrove has achieved the perfect combination of solar technology with the highest criteria of design and functional utility. Hamburg 2007-09-03 Sharp – the driving force on the solar market Sharp is further increasing its technological lead in the photovoltaic sector. The long-standing world market leader has set its sights on new technologies and products, even greater efficiency and a more economic use of raw materials. The solar pioneer can draw on its know-how from almost 50 years’ experience in solar power and enjoys synergies from LCD development. Hamburg 2007-08-30 CEO Sharp Europe: LCD TVs dominate European market Europe is one of the most dynamic and innovative markets in the world. In addition to its core businesses of Solar Systems and Document Solutions, technology company Sharp focuses on flat-screen TVs. The continent is currently the biggest LCD TV market and according to company forecasts by the year 2011 will make up one third of the world market for LCD TVs. With a new European plant and the very latest big-screen full-HD LCD TVs the LCD pioneer is ready to meet this challenge. Hamburg 2007-08-28 Sharp opens new LCD TV factory for Europe Sharp President Mikio Katayama and representatives of the Polish government have opened the technology company's new LCD TV factory at a formal ceremony. Poland Sharp is now manufacturing AQUOS LCD TVs for the booming European market in Torun. Hamburg 2007-08-16 EISA Awards: Sharps AQUOS LC-52HD1E is European Time Shift TV Of The Year 2007 – 2008 With the award "European Time Shift TV Of The Year 2007 - 2008" the European Image and Sound Association (EISA), has selected Sharp's LC-52HD1E LCD-TV as one of the best consumer electronics products of the year. The integrated video disk recorder and the convenient time shift function for digital recording and the time-delayed playback of the recorded program won over the first class EISA jury. The HD1E models along with their high-resolution full HD displays and a frame rate doubled to 100 Hertz guarantee the best HDTV picture quality. Soon the HD1E equipment in the award winning 52 inch or smaller 46 inch screen (132 or 117 centimetres) is available on the retail market. Hamburg 2007-07-31 Sharp builds first tenth-generation LCD plant and world’s largest solar cell plant Technology company Sharp will begin building the world’s most modern LCD plant in Sakai (Japan) near Osaka at the end of this year. In addition to the largest plant for thin-film solar cells, the industrial park, covering an area of more than one million square metres, will also accommodate suppliers. Through the combination of state-of-the-art plants with vertically integrated production, Sharp demonstrates its innovation leadership in the markets of the future: consumer electronics and renewable energies. Hamburg 2007-07-25 Energy Star: Saving energy with copiers and multifunctional devices by Sharp Stricter criteria for energy efficiency label awards came into force April 1 2007. Almost all the models in Sharp's European portfolio comply with the new Energy Star requirements. 63 devices, from monochrome copiers through to multifunctional colour devices fulfil the strict criteria, thus helping to cut power costs and protect the environment. In the course of energy saving measures users thereby have clear advantages. London/Hamburg 2007-07-13 SHARP HIGH-VOLUME MULTIFUNCTION COPIER PRODUCTS WIN Exceptional Reliability and Ease-of-Use Create a Winning Combination Hamburg 2007-07-04 Environmental protection with certificate: 40th EU Eco-label for LCD TV from Sharp In only two years Sharp has achieved something quite unique: Sharp is the only LCD TV producer to receive the popular environmental emblem from the European Commission 40 times altogether. This rewards the environmentally-friendly and energy-saving properties of Sharp's LCD televisions according to strict requirements. Hamburg 2007-07-02 New CEO for Sharp Electronics Europe Sharp Electronics has a new European President: from 1st July Toshiyuki Tajima is responsible for all European Sharp Sales Subsidiaries and also functions as Group Deputy General Manager of the Sharp International Business Group. He succeeds Hans Kleis who resigned for personal reasons at the end of June. Hamburg 2007-06-06 Hans Kleis resigns as CEO Sharp Europe Hans Kleis, CEO Sharp Europe today announced his resignment effective on 1st of July due to personal reasons. “Hans Kleis has been a valuabe CEO and managing director of Sharp for many years. We acknowledge all of the good work that he has accomplished on behalf of Sharp. While Mr. Kleis proclaimed Sharp`s “Double The Business strategy” he led our European division to achieving this challenging goal and was in charge while heading our European division to permanent increase of financial figures.”, Doug Koshima, Group General Manager International Business Group of Sharp Corporation Japan, honoured Mr. Kleis` engagement for Sharp. Hamburg 2007-04-26 Eighth record year in succession – Sharp looks back on a successful financial year of 2006 Following an 11.8 per cent year-on-year advance in sales to 19.45 billion euros, the Japanese technology company Sharp has ended the financial year of 2006 with its eighth record result in succession. This performance can be attributed to the tremendous growth enjoyed in the innovative LCD TV and solar energy markets. Hamburg 2007-03-14 CEO Sharp Europe: We are backing Europe as the market of the future These were the words with which Hans Kleis, CEO Sharp Electronics Europe, opened the technology company’s press conference at this year’s CeBIT. Europe is already Sharp’s largest overseas market. The Japanese company focuses its activities in Europe on the profitable key markets of Solar Systems, Document Solutions and LCD TVs, and this approach has enabled it to almost double its sales on the continent in the last three financial years. Hamburg 2007-03-14 LCD TV: Sharp targets the quality segment for the digital lifestyle 100 hertz, full-HD and large screen diagonals: this is the combination for success adopted by technology company Sharp in response to the strong growth in demand for LCD TVs in Europe. The LCD pioneer is setting new digital lifestyle standards and putting plasma technology even further on the back foot in the flat-screen market. Hamburg/Osaka 2007-03-05 Sharp Corporation names new Chairman of the Board of Directors Mikio Katayama takes over from his predecessor Katsuhiko Machida on the 1 April. Machida joins the Supervisory Board. Osaka/Hamburg 2007-01-24 Sharp Develops Mass-Production Technology for Triple-Junction Thin-Film Solar Cells Dramatic Improvement in Conversion Efficiency Mass Production to Begin in 2007 Hamburg 2007-01-18 108 inches: Sharp presents the largest LCD-TV in the world Sharp, a pioneer in LCDs, is setting benchmarks in the booming market of flat-screen TVs with its new 108-inch Full-HD LCD-TV, demonstrating its technological and market leadership. An impressive screen measuring 2.73 metres diagonally and a unique image quality prove once more that LCD-TVs prevail over plasma units and are defining the future of the television market. Osaka/Hamburg 2007-01-15 Sharp Sets Up Additional Solar Cell Production Line at Katsuragi Plant Solar Cell Production Capacity to be Expanded to 710 MW Per Year, the World’s Highest Osaka/Hamburg 2007-01-15 Sharp Establishes the Toyama Site for Solar Systems Group Production of Silicon for Solar Cells Begins Osaka/Hamburg 2007-01-15 Sharp Kameyama Plant No. 2 to Install Third Production Line Sharp Corporation will install a third production line at Kameyama Plant No. 2 to expand its production capacity for large LCD panels. Hamburg 2007-01-04 Sharp Launches Production of LCD Modules in Poland At the beginning of 2007, technology company Sharp launched production of LCD modules at its new factory “Sharp Manufacturing Poland“ (SMPL) in Torun, Poland. The initial production capacity amounts to 100,000 modules per month for the fast growing European LCD TV market. Osaka/Hamburg 2007-01-01 Sharp Kameyama Plant No.2 to Install Second Production Line Ahead of Schedule In response to expanding demand for large LCD TVs in the global market, Sharp Corporation will install a second Kameyama Plant No. 2 production line ahead of schedule, and expand its production capacity of large size LCD panels from January 2007. Hamburg 2006-12-18 BERTL’s Outstanding Achievement Award – 5 Stars for Sharp “Exceptional“ and ”outstanding“: with 5 stars and this acclaim BERTL has now honoured the full MX series from Sharp. The office colour MFPs already won awards for being the best machines in terms of quality, user management and security. Now Sharp with its MX series is the first manufacturer to receive the BERTL Outstanding Achievement Award adorned with 5-Star-Status for the entire colour line-up. Altogether seven devices now are honoured with the 5-star status: the MX-2300N, MX-2700N, MX-3501N, MX-4501N, and now as well the MX-5500N, MX-6200N and MX-7000N. Hamburg 2006-12-11 A Prize for Design: Sharp LCD TVs Win iF Product Design Award 2007 With the internationally renowned iF Product Design Award, two Sharp AQUOS LCD TVs of the XD1E series were honoured for their excellent design. They show how Sharp combines cutting-edge LCD technology with superb looks. Hamburg 2006-12-08 Nothing Is Lost – Sharp’s New Full HD TVs Become TV Stars A lost golf ball in the middle of a vast golf green: TV viewers have long since discovered it while the golfer is still searching the high grass. The plot of Sharp’s pan-European advertis¬ing offensive impressively demonstrates that the picture of the new AQUOS Full HD XD1E series is so close to reality that TV viewers are virtually immersed in the on-screen activity. The spot running on private and public channels is accompanied by a print campaign and a multimedia brand website on the Internet. Hamburg 2006-11-22 Flowers for Sharp LCD TVs Sharp has received yet another award for its commitment to the environment: The European Commission recently issued the coveted EU Eco-label for Sharp's new SA range of LCD TVs. More than 30 LCD TV sets manufactured by technology company Sharp carry this label. Currently, LCD pioneer Sharp is the only manufacturer of EU Eco-label certified TVs worldwide Hamburg 2006-11-16 Sharp steps up production capacity for solar cells by 20 per cent Demand for PV systems is on the up the world over. This is why technology company Sharp is boosting its production capacity for solar cells at its Japanese plant in Katsuragi. By taking an additional production line into operation, total capacity will be increased by 20 per cent to 600 megawatts per year. Hamburg 2006-11-06 Sharp Europe President Hans Kleis: Europe is the market of the future for LCD TVs The start of Kameyama II means that this is the very first LCD TV factory in the world where eighth-generation Sharp AQUOS Full HD LCD TV sets are being manufactured for the European market in order to satisfy the particularly strong demand growth there. With new LCD sets and this state-of-the-art factory the most modern in the world Sharp wants to expand its European LCD TV business on this market of the future for LCD TVs. Hamburg 2006-08-28 One solar module in four world-wide is made by Sharp – European CEO Kleis wants to expand solar business further At the 21st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference in Dresden, Hans Kleis, CEO of Sharp Europe, again emphasizes his company’s technology leadership and announces plans to further expand the solar business in Europe. The aim is to achieve double-digit growth rates on the European market by 2007. Osaka/Hamburg 2006-08-28 Sharp Launches Production at Kameyama II - Today Marks the True Start of Sharp’s International LCD TV Business Sooner than scheduled, global LCD TV leader Sharp launches the production of LCD mother glasses at Kameyama II, the world’s first LCD factory of the 8th generation. The first large-format Sharp Full HD AQUOS LCD TVs with panels from this factory will be simultaneously launched on markets around the world on 1 October. At the Sharp IFA Press Conference in Berlin, Sharp President Katsuhiko Machida announces that the company will present the new Kameyama II TVs to the world public for the first time at the show. Hamburg 2006-08-04 Sharp Launches Production at Kameyama II – First LCD Factory of the 8th Generation Starts Two Months Earlier than Planned Two months earlier than scheduled, global LCD TV leader Sharp launches the production of LCD mother glasses at the world’s most modern LCD factory Kameyama II at the beginning of August. The manufacturing of large-format full HD AQUOS LCD TVs with panels from the first factory of the 8th generation is planned for September. At a world premiere, the new Kameyama II TVs will be for the first time presented at the Sharp IFA Press Conference in Berlin. Hamburg 2006-07-13 Sharp breaks the 10-million barrier for its worldwide production of AQUOS LCD TVs Worldwide production of AQUOS LCD TVs by technology company Sharp has passed the 10-million mark. The LCD TV pioneer has been manufacturing its AQUOS LCD TVs since 2001 and was the very first company to concentrate solely on these flat-screen TVs throughout the world. Hamburg 2006-06-14 Sharp by far the Global Leader in the Production of Solar Cells According to the latest PV News study, Sharp has been the global leader in the production of solar cells for six consecutive years now, with its production reaching 428 megawatts in 2005. The global PV production amounted to 1.7 gigawatts in 2005. Osaka/Tokyo 1970-01-01 Sharp and Toshiba to Form Alliance in LCD and Semiconductor Businesses Sharp Corporation and Toshiba Corporation announced today that the two companies have agreed to collaborate closely in LCDs, a move that is expected to enhance the companies’ corporate value, profitability and global competitiveness. The alliance will allow each company to make full and effective use of its respective strengths and resources, particularly Sharp’s capabilities in LCDs and Toshiba’s expertise in advanced semiconductors. Imprint © 2007 Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH