Company:Promate

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Short description: Taiwanese electronics company
Promate
TypePrivate
Industry
Founded2004; 20 years ago (2004) in Taipei, Taiwan
HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Yasir ALkaar
ProductsMFi Certified products, computer peripherals, mobile and smartphone accessories, USB products, power banks, universal power adaptors, audio devices, digital gadgets, LED and Solar lights and photography
Number of employees
563
Websitewww.promate.net

Promate is a Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company that develops mainly computing, communications and consumer electronics but also engages in the development, design and manufacturing of computer and mobile accessories. Promate produces personal computer peripherals, MFi certified product, mobile and smartphone accessories, USB products, power banks, universal power adaptors, audio devices, digital gadgets, LED, wired microphone and Solar lights and photography accessories.[1] Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered right now in Shenzhen, China.[citation needed]

History

Promate Technologies was founded in early 2004 in Taipei, Taiwan by a group of industry leaders working at ASUS, Foxconn, and Pegatron. The company later moved its headquarter to Shenzhen, China and set up its manufacturing facilities on a large scale.

In 2006, Promate established its first overseas branch office in Dubai – UAE to serve the rapidly growing demand in the Middle East and Africa region, the MEA branch office is located in jebel Ali free zone with 5,000 Square Meters warehousing facility catering to more than 45 markets in MEA and staffed with 130+ personnel's.

In 2008, Promate became an Apple MFi Certified brand with a dedicated R&D and Design center in Shenzhen-China.

In 2010, Promate established a fully-fledged branch office in Manila – Philippines to serve the South east Asia region.[2]

In 2013, Promate established a fully-fledged branch office in London – United Kingdom.[3]

Products

Promate produces a variety of products. It mostly produces lifestyle technology accessories and peripherals ranging from smartphones, laptops to mobile car accessories.[4][5][6] Its products also include power banks, chargers, speakers, earphones, headphones, universal power adaptors, bluetooth adaptors, card readers, mini projectors, cables, tripods, monopods, bag packs, wearable tech, selfie lights, LED lights, screen protectors,[7][8] car holders, bike holders, iPhone cases, iPad cases, Macbook cases, travel kits etc.[9][10][11][12][13]

Operation

Promate operates in over 150 countries worldwide through offline distribution, retail and e-commerce channels.[14][15][16][17]

Awards and recognition

Promate has received a number of design and product awards that include;

  • iF Product Design Award, Germany 2014–2018, (5 times) [18]
  • CES Best Innovation Award 2015
  • Japan RedDot Award in 2017
  • Retail Brand of year Award 2015
  • Taiwan Excellence Awards, 2006–2014, (7 times)
  • Distree EMEA Diamond Awards, 2018[19]
  • DISTREE Middle East Awards 2017 - Best Product Design[20]
  • EMEA Channel Academy 2014 Award - PC Accessories Vendor of the Year, nominated [21]
  • CES Innovation Awards Honorees, 2018
  • Good Design Award (Japan), 2013 - Best Communication device [22]
  • Computex D&I Awards, 2013[23][24]
  • Taiwan Excellence Awards, 2009
  • Business Channel Awards, 2012
  • Brand of year Award 2016[25]
  • Business Channel Awards 2009[26]

References

  1. "GADGETS | Award-winning Promate enhances everyday lifestyle with tech and design innovations". Interaksyon. 5 June 2017. http://www.interaksyon.com/infotek/2017/06/05/76010/gadgets-award-winning-promate-enhances-everyday-lifestyle-with-tech-and-design-innovations/. 
  2. Barrientos, Mia Carisse (October 12, 2016). "Promate Technologies Showcases Accessories for Every Lifestyle | Gadgets Magazine Philippines". http://gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/technology/accessories-and-peripherals/promate-technologies-showcases-accessories-for-every-lifestyle.html. 
  3. Barnes, Laura. "Promate expands UK presence with new warehouse and regional director" (in en-us). PC Retail. https://www.pcr-online.biz/appointments/promate-expands-uk-presence-with-new-warehouse-and-regional-director. 
  4. "Promate Technologies introduces its latest lifestyle accessories in PH" (in en). https://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/tech-news-promate-technologies-introduces-its-latest-lifestyle-accessories-ph. 
  5. Rivera, Irwin Allen (5 November 2016). "Promate Technologies showcase their line up of lifestyle tech products – and there’s a lot to like!". https://www.swirlingovercoffee.com/promate-technologies-showcase-their-line-up-of-lifestyle-tech-products-and-theres-a-lot-to-like/. 
  6. "Promate launches two Christmas promos" (in en). http://manilastandard.net/tech/gadgets/281305/promate-launches-two-christmas-promos.html. 
  7. Diangson, Louie (May 1, 2013). "Promate to launch world’s first Tablet Projector". https://www.yugatech.com/personal-computing/promate-to-launch-worlds-first-tablet-projector/#8xjcLJS2iH516tJ4.99. 
  8. Hide, Nick (May 1, 2013). "Promate lumiTab is a bonkers Android tablet with a projector" (in en). CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/promate-lumitab-is-a-bonkers-android-tablet-with-a-projector/. 
  9. "Promate launches iBase". ITP.net. http://www.itp.net/587327-promate-launches-ibase. 
  10. Enzer, Georgina (15 December 2011). "Promate launches iBase" (in en). ArabianIndustry.com. https://www.arabianindustry.com/technology/news/2011/dec/15/promate-launches-ibase-3993093/. 
  11. Pramis, Joshua (January 5, 2013). "Promate introduces LumiTab, the first-ever tablet with a built-in projector". www.digitaltrends.com. https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/promate-lumitab-tablet-with-built-in-projector/. 
  12. Ismail, Muzaffar (7 May 2013). "First Tablet + Projector appears with the Promate lumiTab". TechNave. https://technave.com/gadget/First-Tablet-Projector-appears-with-the-Promate-lumiTab-1293.html. 
  13. S, Ray (May 2013). "The LumiTab combines a tablet and a portable projector for the first time". Phone Arena. https://www.phonearena.com/news/The-LumiTab-combines-a-tablet-and-a-portable-projector-for-the-first-time_id42531. 
  14. "Promate signs ISS for Jordan distribution". ITP.net. January 9, 2011. http://www.itp.net/583480-promate-signs-iss-for-jordan-distribution. 
  15. Tontsi, Phumeza (30 May 2013). "Esquire Technologies, Promate Technologies strike new deal of joint forces to corner South African peripherals, gadgets market" (in en-ZA). ITWeb. https://www.itweb.co.za/content/nG98YdqL2oY7X2PD. 
  16. Sison, Millette (18 October 2016). "Dubai-based Promate brand is now available in the Philippines". https://astig.ph/dubai-based-promate-brand-is-now-available-in-the-philippines/. 
  17. "Promate appoints ABC Trade & Investments as authorized distributor in SL" (in en). Daily News. June 21, 2018. http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/06/21/business/154566/promate-appoints-abc-trade-investments-authorized-distributor-sl. 
  18. "Promate Technologies" (in en). https://ifworlddesignguide.com/profile/2850-promate-technologies. 
  19. Wilson, Stuart. "DISTREE EMEA 2018 concludes in Monaco". http://www.channelemea.com/spip.php?article40245. 
  20. "DISTREE Middle East completes successful consumer tech channel event in Dubai". 15 May 2017. http://www.intelligenttechchannels.com/distree-middle-east-completes-successful-consumer-tech-channel-event-in-dubai/. 
  21. Sacco, Dominic. "EMEA Channel Academy 2014 Award winners listed" (in en-us). PC Retail. https://www.pcr-online.biz/retail/emea-channel-academy-2014-award-winners-listed. 
  22. "World's first Tablet with in-built Projector [Promate lumiTab"]. Japan Institute of Design Promotion. http://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/39976?token=NQQNeifWIk. 
  23. "d & i Awards 2013 - Promate bluTrend" (in en). https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en_US/innprize/info.html?id=2D87BD372432D1BD&sFuncID=55153903F6076CFFD0636733C6861689. 
  24. "d & i Awards 2013 - pocketMateLT". June 2013. doi:10.1109/imfedk.2013.6602217. https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en_US/innprize/info.html?id=96EC7EA4291B1657&sFuncID=55153903F6076CFFD0636733C6861689. 
  25. "Channel Middle Awards 2012". ITP.net. June 3, 2012. http://www.itp.net/589177-channel-middle-awards-2012?tab=article&page=2. 
  26. "Channel honours 2009 award winners". ITP.net. http://www.itp.net/550513-channel-honours-2009-award-winners. 

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