CTX International
| Industry | Computer hardware |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Taipei , Taiwan |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Computer displays, monitors |
Number of employees | 5000 (1999) |
Chuntex Electronic Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as CTX International, is a manufacturer of computer displays based in Taiwan.
History
Chuntex was established in 1981, initially focusing on producing cathode-ray-tube monitors for computers within Taiwan. The company expanded its reach internationally in 1986 by creating CTX International, its main export division located in City of Industry, California. By 2004, the firm had set up European branches in the Netherlands and Watford, UK, employing a workforce of 75. Throughout the late 1980s and the 1990s, Chuntex acquired multiple foreign firms specializing in computer monitors and related hardware, which helped CTX evolve into a prominent brand and original equipment manufacturer. In the early 1990s, the company introduced its Opto subsidiary dedicated to LCD monitors and projectors.
By 1995, the United States represented Chuntex's largest export destination at 62%, followed by Asia at 19% and Europe at 15%. Revenue increased from US$15.5 million in 1992 to $27.2 million the following year. In 1998, Chuntex declared profits amounting to $11.5 million on approximately $250 million in sales. By 1999, the global workforce had grown to 5,000 employees.
In August 1994, Chuntex acquired a controlling interest in Veridata Electronics to gain entry into laptop manufacturing. From 1996 onward, CTX marketed computers both under its own brand and as an OEM for companies such as CompUSA. Their product offerings included EzNote laptops and Nutopia desktop models. Although initially profitable, by April 1999 CTX faced losses equivalent to half its market value, primarily due to challenges within its laptop segment, which led to bankruptcy filings and restructuring under Taiwanese law. Following this, the company discontinued production of complete computer systems and refocused solely on monitor manufacturing while continuing to distribute rebranded systems produced by third parties.
As of 2023, CTX continues operations in Taiwan.