History and Achievements
History and Achievements
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WNC is dedicated to delivering products and services with a high added value and has continuously improved its operating performance, R&D strength, and quality-management capability since its founding. Our R&D performance and product designs for various new-technology applications have won it the recognition of many local Taiwanese and international awards.
Meanwhile, based on international standards, WNC has also established several management systems in categories such as quality management, information security, risk management, green products, and environment, safety, and health to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This helps ensure company policies and operations comply with international trends and the expectations of customers. These management systems have also been certified/verified by independent third parties.
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2024
Awards
- WNC Places in Top 1% in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2024
- FinanceAsia's Gold Medal for Best Managed Company in Taiwan
2023
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- 2023 SGS Green Mark Award – carbon management category
- 2023 Pioneer Enterprises in Green Dining Award
- Hsinchu Science Park’s 2023 Workplace Equity Award – Outstanding Enterprise
- Top 10% TWSE-listed company, Electronics Industry category, in the 2023 Evaluation on the Disclosure of Occupational Health and Safety Indicators in Sustainability Reports
- 2023 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards
- Platinum Medal in the Corporate Sustainability Reports Award category
- Social Inclusion Leadership Award in the Corporate ESG Performance Award category
- 2023 International Trade Award—Contributions to Expansion in Emerging Markets (Central & South America) by Ministry of Economic Affairs
- Asiamoney Asia's Outstanding Companies Poll 2023
- Best for ESG in Taiwan
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Technology Hardware & Equipment Sector
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Small/Mid Caps Sector
- Institutional Investor's 2023 Asia (Ex-Japan) Executive Team Poll – Technology Hardware Sector
- Honored Company
- Best CEO
- Best IR Professional
- Best Company Board
- CommonWealth Magazine's Top 2000 Survey:
- Ranked No. 1 among Taiwan network communications companies
- Ranked No. 56 among Taiwan manufacturers
- FinanceAsia’s Best Managed Companies Poll 2023:
- Gold Award for Best Technology Company in Taiwan
- Gold Award for Best Investor Relations in Taiwan
- Gold Award for Best Small-cap in Taiwan
- Silver Award for Best Corporate ESG Strategy in Taiwan
- Bronze Award for Best CEO in Taiwan
- Southern Taiwan Science Park’s 2022 Workplace Equity Award – Outstanding Enterprise
Milestones
- The S3 Site in Southern Taiwan Science Park obtained a factory registration certificate on June 19.
- Obtained ISO/SAE 21434 certification for all clauses.
2022
Awards
- Asiamoney “Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll 2022”
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Technology Hardware & Equipment Sector
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Small/Mid Caps Sector
- Included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022
- Silver Medal at the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards
- Employee Care Award in Ministry of Labor’s 2022 Work-Life Balance Awards
Milestones
- WNC subsidiary NeWeb Vietnam Co. Ltd. merged with WNC Vietnam Co., Ltd., with WNC Vietnam Co., Ltd. ceasing to exist after the merger.
- Installed additional solar panels at WNC sites in China.
- Installed solar panels at WNC’s Vietnam sites.
- Obtained ISO/SAE 21434 Clause 4/5/12 certification.
2021
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (5G Network Infrastructure Acceleration Card)
- Ministry of Economic Affairs, Buying Power: Social Innovation Products and Services Procurement Reward Program—Bronze Award
- Bronze Medal at the 2021 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards
- CES Innovation Award (5G ODU)
- Asiamoney’s Outstanding Companies Poll
- Overall Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Technology Hardware & Equipment Sector
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Small/Mid Caps Sector
Milestones
- Established NeWeb GmbH in Germany.
- Obtained ISO 13485 certification.
2020
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Platinum Medal at the 2020 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards
- SGS CSR Awards - People Development Excellence
- Asiamoney’s Outstanding Companies Poll
- Overall Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan
- Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan – Technology Hardware & Equipment Sector
- Top 50 in the Large Enterprises Group for Excellence in CSR by CommonWealth Magazine
Milestones
- Established NeWeb Vietnam Co., Ltd.
- Began construction of S3 plant in the Southern Taiwan Science Park, Tainan.
2019
Awards
- 2019 National Healthy Workplace Program: Health and Fitness Award
- Ministry of Economic Affairs, Buying Power: Social Innovation Products and Services Procurement Reward Program—Silver Award
- 2019 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards: GOLD Medal in the Corporate Sustainability Report Awards category
- Top 50 in the Large Enterprises Group for Excellence in CSR by CommonWealth Magazine
- 2019 IT World Awards® GOLD (Ultra-compact Automotive HD Camera Module)
- Ranked by 1111 Job Bank as one of the 20 Companies with the Happiest Employees in 2019: IT & IC Manufacturing
Milestones
- Established WNC Vietnam Co., Ltd.
- WNC Tainan (S2) plant (on Beiyuan 3rd Rd. of the Tainan Science Park) obtained factory registration certificate on January 31.
2018
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (Ultra Compact Automotive FHD Camera Module)
- Ministry of Economic Affairs, New Product and Service of Social Innovation Purchase Reward Program—Top Tier
- 2018 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards: Top 50–Platinum Medal in the Corporate Sustainability Report Awards category
- Top 50 in the Large Enterprises Group for Excellence in CSR by CommonWealth Magazine
- 2018 IT World Awards® GOLD (Tri-radio Wi-Fi Smart Router)
- Asiamoney’s Outstanding Companies Poll Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan –Technology Hardware & Equipment Sector
Milestones
- btained the ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System Certification
- Commenced shipping of the world’s first 5G mobile hotspot.
2017
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (Tri-radio Wi-Fi Smart Router)
- Ministry of Economic Affairs, New Product and Service of Social Innovation Purchase Reward Program—Top Tier
- Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Report Award: IT & IC Manufacturing—Gold Medal
- Ministry of Economic Affairs, Award for International Trade—Contribution to Primary Emerging Market Expansion Award
- Top 50 in the Large Enterprises Group for Excellence in CSR by CommonWealth Magazine
Milestones
- Installed solar panels at Taiwan HQ & China NQX
- Honored with the Contribution to Primary Emerging Market Expansion Award, Award for International Trade from the Ministry of Economic Affairs
2016
Awards
- 2016 Asiamoney Corporate Governance Poll
- Across Asia (ex Japan) & Taiwan
- Best for Shareholders’ Rights & Equitable Treatment
- Best for Responsibilities of Management & the Board of Directors
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Report Award: IT & IC Manufacturing—Silver Medal
- Top 50 in the Large Enterprises Group for Excellence in CSR by CommonWealth Magazine
- Ministry of Economic Affairs, Award for International Trade—Contribution to Primary Market Expansion Award
- 2016 IT World Awards® GOLD (24GHz Radar System)
- CES Innovation Award (24GHz Radar System)
- CES Innovation Award (Smart Shelf System)
Milestones
- Honored with the Contribution to Primary Market Expansion Award, Award for International Trade from the Ministry of Economic Affairs
- WNC’s S1 site obtained its factory registration certificate.
2015
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Report Award: IT & IC Manufacturing—Silver Medal
- Top 50 in the Large Enterprises Group for Excellence in CSR by CommonWealth Magazine
Milestones
- Obtained CNS 15506:2011 (Taiwan Occupational Safety and Health Management System, TOSHMS) certification
- WNC is selected as a component of the “Taiwan Corporate Governance 100 Index” and “Taiwan High Salary 100 Index” by the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE).
- Established WNC Japan Inc.
- Obtained ISO/IEC 17025 (general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) certification.
- Obtained FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) Chain-of-Custody certification.
2014
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (High Sensitivity RFID Antenna and Reader System)
- Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Report Award: Large Enterprise, Electronics Industry II—Bronze Medal
Milestones
- Mr. Haydn Hsieh was elected by the BOD as the Chairman.
- Established WNC UK Limited in the UK.
- Obtained TL 9000 (quality management system for the telecommunications industry) certification.
- Obtained ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management system) certification.
2013
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (24GHz Automotive BSD Radar)
- 2012 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific
- CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award (4G Mobile Hotspot)
Milestones
- Ranked first in the CommonWealth magazine “Most Admired Company” 2013 survey among telecommunication enterprises in Taiwan.
- Certified as an “Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)” by the Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C.
2012
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Industrial Sustainable Excellence Award
- National Invention & Creation Award: Invention Award
Milestones
- Established the New Jersey Office for the North American market.
- Established the WNC EICC management committee.
2011
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (4G Mobile Hotspot)
- Red Dot Award: Communication Design (UI Design: Smart Shortcut)
- National Invention & Creation Award: Creation Award
- 2011 National HRD InnoPrize
Milestones
- Established the Irvine Office for the North American market.
- Automotive BSD radar system commenced shipping.
- Published the first edition of the Corporate Social Responsibility report.
- Obtained IECQ QC080000 (Hazardous Substance Process Management) and ANSI/ESD S20.20 (Electronic Discharge Control Program) certifications.
2010
Awards
- 2010 Asiamoney Corporate Governance Poll
- Overall Best for Investor Relations across Asia
- Best Overall for Corporate Governance
- Best for Responsibilities of Management and the Board of Directors
- Best for Shareholders Rights and Equitable Treatment
- Best for Investor Relations
- Best for Disclosure and Transparency
- Best Investor Relations Officer
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (LDS Antenna)
- 2010 National Standardization Award
- National Invention & Creation Awards: Contribution Award and Invention Award
- iF Communication Design Award (UI Design: Fun-Quick)
Milestones
- Moved to 20 Park Avenue II (or Yuanchiu 2nd Rd), Hsinchu Science Park.
- Completed training programs for the ErP Directive 2009/125/EC and applied the principles in the product design processes.
2009
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- iF Product Design Award (Mobile TV Phone)
Milestones
- Completed training programs for the EuP Directive 2005/32/EC and applied the principles in the product design processes.
2008
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (Wi-Fi Media Frame)
- iF Communication Design Award (WNC Utopia Interface)
- CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award (GPRS/Wi-Fi Dual Net Phone)
Milestones
- Began construction of the new WNC headquarters building.
- Obtained OHSAS 18001 certification.
2007
Awards
- Taiwan Excellence Award (Wi-Fi Video Phone)
Milestones
- Established NeWeb Service (Kunshan) Corporation in Mainland China.
- Started mass production of Ka/Ku ODU products.
2006
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park R&D Accomplishment Award
- Computex Taipei 2006 Best Choice Award (GSM/Wi-Fi Dual Net Phone GW1)
- CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award (802.11b/g Wi-Fi SIP-based VoIP Phone)
Milestones
- Established Wistron NeWeb (Kunshan) Corporation in Mainland China.
- Obtained SONY Green Partner Certification.
2005
Milestones
- LNB annual output reached 10 million.
- Obtained ISO 14001 certification.
- Obtained ISO/TS 16949 certification.
2004
Milestones
- Established WNC (Kunshan) Corporation in Mainland China.
- Merger with Acer Netxus Inc. completed on May 31, 2004.
2003
Awards
- Hsinchu Science Park Innovative Product Award (IEEE802.11a/g Switch)
Milestones
- Wistron NeWeb Corporation publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
- Established W-NeWeb Corp. in the U.S.
- Established WebCom Communication (Kunshan) Corporation in Mainland China.
2002
Milestones
- Moved to the Hsinchu Science Park.
- Established NeWeb Holding Corporation.
2001
Awards
- Best International Import and Export Trade Growth in Taiwan
- Taiwan Excellence Award (IEEE 802.11b PCMCIA Card Bluetooth PDA Connection)
Milestones
- Established WNC Holding Corporation.
2000
Awards
- Best Product at Computex Taipei 2000 (Bluetooth Dongle PDA Enabler)
Milestones
- Established ANC Holding Corporation.
- Officially commenced mass production of PHS handsets.
- Springboard Wireless Connector technology transferred from WIDCOMM (U.S.).
1998
Awards
- Taiwan Excellence Award (Triple Beam Antenna Wireless PC Connection)
Milestones
- Obtained ISO 9001 certification.
1997
Milestones
- Established manufacturing plant on Fenggang Rd., in Zhubei City.
1996
Milestones
- Wistron NeWeb Corporation was founded, located on Dongda Rd., Hsinchu, Taiwan.