Goertek
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UnclaimedA Chinese electronics manufacturer specializing in acoustic components, optical components, electronic accessories, and smart hardware.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Goertek is a Chinese electronics manufacturing and technology company headquartered in Weifang, Shandong. Founded in June 2001 by entrepreneur Jiang Bin and his wife, Hu Shuangmei, the company began with a focus on acoustic components and developed into a diversified supplier of electro-acoustic, optical, and smart-device technologies. Its activities span research and development, manufacturing, and sales, with products and modules used in consumer electronics and connected hardware. The company’s principal areas include electro-acoustic components, acoustic sensors, microphones, speakers, earphones, optical components, electronic accessories, and products associated with virtual and augmented reality. Goertek operates primarily as a technology and manufacturing partner for other brands rather than as a consumer-facing brand with a broad retail portfolio of its own. Reported customers and supply relationships have included Apple, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo, Fitbit, ByteDance, and Huawei. The company has been associated with acoustic modules used in products such as smartphones and with the production of immersive-reality hardware. Goertek’s global headquarters are in Weifang, while its manufacturing footprint includes operations in Vietnam. The company has reported a workforce of more than 80,000 employees. Its scale and position in the acoustic-components sector have made it one of the more prominent Chinese suppliers in the Shenzhen-listed electronics market. Goertek’s business has expanded beyond traditional speakers and microphones through investment in optical technologies, precision electronic assemblies, sensors, and hardware platforms for emerging computing interfaces. Corporate development has included international investment and collaboration. In 2014, Goertek acquired a majority stake in Dynaudio, a Danish loudspeaker manufacturer, giving it a presence in the premium loudspeaker field. It has also held an investment in Kopin Corporation, a company associated with microdisplays and wearable-display technologies. In China, Goertek has worked with academic and research institutions, including Beihang University’s Qingdao Research Institute, on military-civil fusion-related projects and supported the university’s Smart Innovation Technology Research Institute. In 2019, it established a center in Qingdao’s Laoshan district in cooperation with Qualcomm. The company’s growth reflects the broader shift of Chinese electronics manufacturers from component production toward integrated design, engineering, assembly, and platform capabilities. Its customer base and product scope connect it to several major consumer-electronics ecosystems, while its manufacturing operations give it an important role in global hardware supply chains. At the same time, its research links, overseas investments, and involvement in advanced technologies have attracted scrutiny. In 2025, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute raised security concerns relating to Goertek’s funding of the acquisition of Plessey. Goertek remains an active, internationally oriented electronics manufacturer with a business centered on supplying components, assemblies, and smart hardware to global technology companies.
History
Goertek was established in June 2001 in Weifang, Shandong, by Jiang Bin and Hu Shuangmei. The company was created as an acoustic-components business and gradually broadened its capabilities from individual electro-acoustic parts into research, engineering, manufacturing, and sales for a wider range of electronic products. Its early and continuing specialization in acoustics placed it within the supply chains of large consumer-electronics companies. Over time, Goertek expanded its technical scope to include acoustic sensors, microphones, speakers, earphones, optical components, electronic accessories, and assemblies for smart devices. This development reflected the increasing integration of sound, sensing, imaging, and connectivity in smartphones, wearable devices, computers, and other consumer hardware. Rather than depending solely on products sold under the Goertek name, the company built its business primarily around supplying components, modules, and finished or semi-finished hardware to international brands. Goertek became a publicly traded company when it was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in May 2008. The listing supported its growth as a large Chinese electronics manufacturer and helped establish it as a prominent company in the domestic acoustic-components sector. Its customer relationships have included major brands such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo, Fitbit, ByteDance, and Huawei. Reported applications have included acoustic modules for smartphones and hardware associated with personal audio and immersive computing. The company pursued international expansion and portfolio diversification during the 2010s. In 2014, it bought a majority stake in Dynaudio, a Danish loudspeaker manufacturer. The transaction added a recognized loudspeaker business to Goertek’s broader electronics capabilities and gave the company exposure to the premium audio market. Goertek also acquired or maintained an interest in Kopin Corporation, connecting its activities with microdisplay and wearable-display technologies. Research and institutional partnerships became another part of Goertek’s development. The company collaborated with Beihang University’s Qingdao Research Institute on military-civil fusion projects and funded the university’s Smart Innovation Technology Research Institute in 2016. In 2019, it launched a center in Qingdao’s Laoshan district together with Qualcomm. These activities were consistent with Goertek’s stated emphasis on research and development and its move toward advanced smart hardware, optical systems, and immersive-reality products. Goertek also developed an international manufacturing presence, including operations in Vietnam, while retaining its global headquarters in Weifang. The company has been described as employing more than 80,000 people. Its scale has made it a significant participant in global electronics manufacturing, particularly in fields where acoustic engineering, precision assembly, optical components, and compact connected devices overlap. In 2025, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute raised security concerns about Goertek’s funding of the acquisition of Plessey. The concerns placed greater attention on the company’s overseas investment activity, technology relationships, and links to research projects. The available reference material does not establish a legal finding or regulatory penalty arising from those concerns. Goertek remains an active Chinese electronics manufacturer whose business combines acoustic-component expertise with broader smart-hardware and immersive-reality manufacturing capabilities.
- 2025
Security concerns regarding Plessey-related funding
[1]The Australian Strategic Policy Institute raised concerns about Goertek’s funding of the acquisition of Plessey.
- 2019
Qualcomm collaboration center in Qingdao
[1]The company launched a center in Qingdao’s Laoshan district with Qualcomm.
- 2016
Support for university smart-technology research
[1]Goertek funded Beihang University’s Smart Innovation Technology Research Institute.
- 2014
Majority investment in Dynaudio
[1]Goertek acquired a majority share of Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio.
- 2008
Shenzhen Stock Exchange listing
[1]Goertek became a publicly listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in May.
- 2001
Company founded
[1]Jiang Bin and Hu Shuangmei founded Goertek in June in Weifang, Shandong, initially focusing on acoustic components.
Products and positioning
A large, engineering-led original equipment and manufacturing partner for global consumer-electronics and smart-hardware companies, with capabilities spanning acoustic technologies, optical components, precision assembly, and immersive-reality devices.
Acoustic components
Electro-acoustic components
Goertek’s foundational business consists of electro-acoustic parts and modules used in consumer electronics. These include technologies for converting electrical signals into sound and for capturing sound, with applications across smartphones, computers, personal audio products, and other connected devices. The company supplies these capabilities primarily as an engineering and manufacturing partner to international electronics brands.
Sensors and audio hardware
Microphones, speakers, and acoustic sensors
The company produces microphones, speakers, acoustic sensors, and related assemblies. These components support voice input, communications, media playback, noise-management functions, and other sound-related features in compact electronic products. Goertek’s role can include component design, development, precision manufacturing, and integration into larger customer products.
Personal audio
Earphones and headphone assemblies
Goertek manufactures earphone and headphone-related hardware for consumer-electronics supply chains. Its capabilities cover acoustic elements and associated electronic assemblies rather than being limited to a single retail product line. The company’s personal-audio work is part of its broader position as a supplier to global brands.
Optoelectronics
Optical components
Optical components form one of Goertek’s expansion areas beyond traditional acoustics. They are used in electronic and smart-hardware systems that require imaging, display, sensing, or light-management capabilities. The reference material identifies optical components as a core business focus but does not specify a complete product catalog.
Immersive computing
Virtual- and augmented-reality hardware
Goertek manufactures hardware associated with virtual and augmented reality. This area combines acoustics, optics, sensors, electronics, and precision assembly, making it a natural extension of the company’s component expertise. The available material does not identify specific consumer product models or launch dates.
Premium audio
Dynaudio loudspeakers
Through its majority investment in Dynaudio, Goertek became connected with a Danish loudspeaker manufacturer known for premium audio products. Dynaudio represents a branded loudspeaker business distinct from Goertek’s predominantly business-to-business component and manufacturing activities.
Controversies
2022
Apple suspends AirPods production at Goertek; shares hit limit down
In November 2022, Goertek announced that it had received notice from a major overseas customer (Apple) to suspend production of one smart acoustic system product, expected to affect 2022 revenue by no more than RMB 3.3 billion. The news triggered rumors that it had been “kicked out of the Apple supply chain”; the stock opened limit-down, and nearly RMB 8 billion in market value evaporated in one day. Many hourly workers at its Weifang electroacoustics park quit or moved elsewhere. The company denied rumors of being “kicked out of the Apple chain” and of a huge fine; industry insiders said it might be related to yield issues. Goertek lowered its performance forecast; the incident highlighted its risk of relying on a single major customer.
2019
Goertek sues Minxin for alleged utility-model patent infringement
Goertek filed a lawsuit on July 29, 2019, alleging that Minxin and other companies infringed three of its utility-model patents. Goertek sought an end to the alleged activities and RMB 10 million in compensation; the case had not yet been heard as of the prospectus signing date.
Brand decisions
2019
Establish a Qualcomm collaboration center in QingdaoStrategyBackground
Goertek continued developing partnerships related to advanced electronics and smart hardware.
Action taken
The company launched a center in Qingdao’s Laoshan district in cooperation with Qualcomm.
Aftermath
The initiative strengthened Goertek’s association with Qualcomm and with technology development in the Qingdao region.
2014
Acquire a majority stake in DynaudioM&ABackground
Goertek sought to broaden its audio portfolio and international presence beyond component manufacturing.
Action taken
The company acquired a majority share of Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio.
Aftermath
The transaction connected Goertek with a premium loudspeaker business and expanded its exposure to branded audio.
Recent events
Reported
Goertek announces plan to spin off Goermicro for a ChiNext listing[7]
Goertek announced that it plans to spin off its controlled subsidiary Goermicro for listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext market. The article states the plan had not yet been completed and that Goertek intended to retain control after the spin-off.
Reported
Goertek announces plan to spin off Goertek Micro for listing[8]
Goertek announced that it planned to spin off its controlled subsidiary Goertek Micro for listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board; the announcement described a plan, not a completed listing.
Reported
Goertek announces first-quarter profit forecast[9]
Goertek announced an expected first-quarter net profit of 285 million to 325 million yuan, representing year-on-year growth of 40% to 60%.
Reported
Goertek sues Minxin for alleged utility-model patent infringement[6]
Goertek filed a lawsuit on July 29, 2019, alleging that Minxin and other companies infringed three of its utility-model patents. Goertek sought an end to the alleged activities and RMB 10 million in compensation; the case had not yet been heard as of the prospectus signing date.
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