this year would also help the company save costs through vertical integration

However, the company’s cost-cutting strategy may allow third-quarter gross margin to remain at the same level as in the led linear high bay light second quarter, Liu said, adding that its takeover of Tekcore Co earlier this year would also help the company save costs through vertical integration.

However, Liu said small-size LED backlights — used mainly in smartphones and tablet PCs — and its LED lighting business may drive up the company’s revenue in the fourth quarter, because the company is seeing orders rebound.

At present, the lighting business which is fully focused on self-branded products has also contributed to its revenue. The company expected the sector’s revenue to account for 10 percent of total revenue by the led high bay light end of the year, while further expanding to 15 percent by the end of next year.