Electronics
Established in 1986, the Australia/New Zealand based company employs more than 500 staff involved in the design, development and manufacturing of products including in-car GPS devices and dashboard cameras.
Company Ownership
MiTAC Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
MiTAC Holdings Corporation
owns 100% of MiTAC Australia Pty Ltd
TWN
Electronics manufacturing services
Founded in 1982. Covers the full range of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) with core businesses of cloud computing products and mobile communication products. Global brands are Mio, Magellan, Navman and TYAN.
MiTAC-SYNNEX Group
owns 100% of MiTAC Holdings Corporation
TWN
Global conglomerate
With more than 40 enterprises in IT, electronics, petrochemical, industrial gases and food processing industries across the world, its branches and subsidiaries include 5 listed companies, one of which is MiTAC Holdings Corporation.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jun 2024)
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MiTAC Australia Pty Ltd
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5/5 for packaging performance
This company received the highest packaging performance level of 5 (Beyond Best Practice) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2024)
Misleading representations
In 2019 three manufacturers of consumer GPS navigation products, including this company, agreed to stop using 'lifetime' claims in their advertising of navigation services after the ACCC raised concerns these statements were potentially false, misleading or deceptive.
Source: ACCC
(2019)
MiTAC Holdings Corporation
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CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP
(2023)
22/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 22/100 in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 7 Feb 2021). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global
(2021)
Price fixing In Hungary
In 2009 the Hungarian Competition Authority imposed a total fine of HUF 103m on four companies producing and distributing car navigation tools. This company, the producer, together with the distributor fixed the retail prices of the products to avoid price competition. MiTAC's fine was HUF 50m (167,000 euros). [listed under information due to age of court finding]
CDP Water Security score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
MiTAC-SYNNEX Group
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Military involvement
Getac, a key subsidiary of this company, was established as a joint venture with GE Aerospace, to supply defence electronic products. Its business coverage includes the military.
Source: company website
(2014)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Contact Details
Address:
Suite 2, 408 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW, 2111, Australia
Phone:
02 9879 9000
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