About Us
Engineering the Connected Future with Decades of Wireless Expertise
With decades of deep experience in wireless innovation, Compal is engineering the connected future as a pivotal design and manufacturing partner for the world's leading brands. We foster a collaborative approach to deliver end-to-end 5G and IoT solutions that accelerate time-to-market, leveraging expertise in advanced infrastructure, mission-critical modules, and satellite systems.
Our comprehensive portfolio is backed by proven, high-volume, world-class manufacturing excellence, providing a robust foundation for reliable deployments. Trust in our technological leadership and commitment to quality to streamline complex projects, build competitive advantages with confidence, and create a smarter, safer world together.
Years of Engineering and Manufacturing experience
Modules and devices shipped worldwide
Our products and services are deployed
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Huang Jianhua and Yang Qingshan jointly established Huashan Communications with a capital of NTD 348 million.
Huashan Communications launched its first dual-band phone, the T6C/O.
Huashan Communications introduced Compal Electronics' investment, renamed to Compal Communications, and Huang Jianhua exited management.
Increased capital to NTD 2 billion via a cash capital, with Compal Electronics holding a 50.7% stake.
Formally signed a cooperation agreement with Motorola.
Launched the more compact mobile phones T6S and T51.
Launched the T38, the lightest phone of its time.
Launched the first phone with a hidden antenna, the T31i.
Passed DNV/TL9000 certification.
Launched the first ultra-thin phone TC3 and the first clamshell phone F83.
The Pingzhen factory passed BABT certification
Collaborated with Microsoft to launch the first smartphone, AR11, in Cannes
Passed ISO 14001 certification.
Launched Motorola's first camera phone, the E365.
Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSEC), stock code 8078
Started ODM production for Alcatel's first clamshell camera phone, the OT835, which launched in the market.
Ranked No. 1 in CommonWealth Magazine's evaluation of "Best Operational Performance Enterprises for 2003."
Ranked 5th in Business Next's "Taiwan Tech 100," 5th in "Fastest Growing," and 6th in "Most Profitable" among the top 100 companies.
Compal Communications' October shipment volume of 1.3 million units ranked first in Taiwan, dominating the mobile phone industry.
Compal Communications received the "Excellent Award" at the 12th Industrial Technology Development Awards.
Held the inauguration ceremony for the Compal Communications Nanjing factory.
Pioneered the world's first GSM/GPRS positioning phone with AGPS functionality, the APL3, and received orders from security companies.
The 3G phone co-developed with Texas Instruments was successfully exhibited at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France.
The Nanjing plant's monthly output exceeded 3 million units; annual company shipments reached 38 million phones, accounting for 50% of Taiwan's total, setting a record and cementing its position as the top domestic phone maker.
Launched the first ultra-thin phone TC3 and the first clamshell phone F83.
Participated in the 3GSM World Congress and received highly positive reviews.
Revenue reached NTD 7.4 billion, a record high.
Ranked 61st in CommonWealth Magazine's "Top 1000 Manufacturers" (Issue 345). Ranked 3rd in Business Weekly's "Communication and Electronics Industry" (Issue 965).
Ranked 2nd in Business Next's "Tech 100." Shortlisted for the National Invention and Creation Award by TIPO.
Selected as a "Benchmark Enterprise" by the Industrial Development Bureau. ODM-designed the first PND for a French tire manufacturer, actively entering the GPS field.
Ranked 4th in the communications industry in CommonWealth Magazine's "2006 Corporate Reputation Survey" (Issue 357).
Won the 2007 iF Communication Design Award.
Ranked 18th in Bloomberg Businessweek's "Asia's Top 50 Companies," 7th in Business Next's "Tech 100," 12th in "Cross-Strait Tech 100," 158th in Business Weekly's "Cross-Strait Top 1000," and 169th in CommonWealth Magazine's "Cross-Strait Top 1000 Listed Companies."
CEO Li Nanxiong retired; Executive VP Chen Zhaocheng succeeded as CEO; Compal CEO Chen Ruicong concurrently served as Compal Communications' Executive Chairman.
Compal achieved a new record in shipments, officially surpassing Quanta to become the leading notebook computer manufacturer.
Compal becomes a key manufacturing partner for Acer Aspire One (Netbook)
The "Tabletex" phenomenon, where a multitude of Android and Windows tablet prototypes were showcased and dominated the conversation at Computex
Compal acquired Toshiba's TV assembly plant in Juarez, Mexico. This move is part of a proactive strategy to expand overseas manufacturing, address market competition, and deepen supply chain integration.
Compal Electronics announced a joint venture with Lenovo Group to establish "LCFC (Hefei) Electronics Technology", with Lenovo holding 51% of the shares and Compal holding 49%.
Officially entered Apple's supply chain and began manufacturing iPad mini and Kindle Fire.
Compal Electronics announced the acquisition of Compal Communications at NTD 50.8 per share (16.7% premium); Compal Communications would be delisted and merged.
Compal Electronics acquired Toshiba's LCD TV assembly plant (TTCE) in Kobierzyce, a special economic zone in Wroclaw, Poland, for a total transaction amount of US$25 million (approximately NT$730 million).
Compal received numerous accolades for its CSR efforts in 2015, including: SGS third-party certification for its Corporate Social Responsibility Report (meeting AA1000 AS and GRI standards); inclusion in the CDP Climate Change Disclosure Leaders Index (CDLI) with a carbon disclosure score of 97; and winning the TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award in the electronic category for Corporate Sustainability Reporting.
Become the manufacturer of the mid-range model (A series) of the Google Pixel phone series.
In 2020, the annual turnover exceeded NT$1 trillion for the first time.
Expanded industrial computer portfolio by acquiring Poindus System
Poindus Systems cquired British hardware distributor Varlink.
Compal becomes a new member of RE 100 and commits to achieving the goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2050
Compal signed a memorandum of cooperation with ζ°ε Hospital to launch a strategic cooperation in medical artificial intelligence (AI).
Compal has passed SBTi certification, moving towards the 2050 net-zero goal
Compal Ruifang Medical Long-term Care Facility Building held a groundbreaking ceremony, with an investment of nearly NT$1 billion, and is expected to be completed and opened in 2028
Compal Computer launched the quantum-inspired computing service Compal GPU Annealer and joined hands with the National Science Council to accelerate the promotion of quantum computing applications
Launched CGA-QX Quantum Computing Platform NVIDIA CUDA-Q to Accelerate Quantum Computing Applications at COMPUTEX 2025
