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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Optiemus debuts RhinoTech, its made-in-India screen protectors for phones
Indian telecom and electronics firm Optiemus has unveiled RhinoTech, a new brand of tempered glass screen protectors. The company stated that RhinoTech will deliver premium, made-in-India protectors for smartphones using glass 'Engineered by Corning.' According to Optiemus, RhinoTech is the first brand to locally produce advanced-grade screen protectors featuring Corning glass technology in India. These protectors are designed to offer improved durability and also include hygienic benefits through the use of anti-microbial glass. 'We are excited to work with Optiemus to help offer Indian consumers the choice of a screen protector that is marked as Engineered by Corning,' said Sudhir Pillai, Managing Director, Corning India. 'We believe that this development will support the country's growing need for providing screen protectors for the mobile consumer electronics industry.' The RhinoTech range will be produced at Optiemus' Noida facility and distributed in both domestic and international markets. RhinoTech screen protectors: Key features Engineered by Corning: Specialised protectors developed with technology from Corning's labs, aimed at delivering high-performance screen protection. Anti-microbial Glass: Designed to ensure safer and more hygienic use of devices. Unlimited replacement for up to one year Fog-marked for authenticity RhinoTech screen protectors: Availability Initially, RhinoTech products will target the premium smartphone market. Optiemus also plans to expand the range to cover other categories, including budget smartphones, in the coming months. These screen protectors are scheduled to be available in India by the end of September through the official RhinoTech website and select retail outlets in certain cities.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Optiemus announces locally made RhinoTech screen protectors for mobiles, engineered by Corning
Synopsis Optiemus Infracom, in collaboration with Corning, is launching locally made RhinoTech tempered glass screen protectors, targeting a revenue of Rs 1800-2000 crore by FY27. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on low-quality imports, addressing the expected surge in demand to Rs 20,000 crore by 2025. NYT News Service A man observes his smartphone with a darkened screen protector (Representational Image) Electronics contract manufacturer Optiemus Infracom Wednesday announced the launch of locally made tempered glass screen protectors for mobile phones, manufactured in collaboration with US-based Corning. The screen protectors will be sold under the brand name RhinoTech. Optiemus is projecting a revenue of Rs 1800-2000 crore by end of FY27 following the launch of the tempered glass. The company said this is the first time in India that advanced screen protectors will be produced locally and made available for both the domestic and international market. According to Optiemus, demand for tempered glass screen protectors is expected to surge to Rs 20,000 crore in 2025, shipping 400 million pieces. Currently over 90% demand is met through low-cost imports leading to inconsistent quality and an unorganised market. Ahead of the launch of Optiemus' screen protectors, the Bureau of Indian Standards, through a Gazette notification on July 28th, announced a standard for "chemically tempered glass screen protectors"."We are committed to establishing India as a global hub for high-value mobile accessories. It is our aspiration that every Indian mobile phone user enjoys the assurance of Make in India tempered glass screen protector, certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and marked with a fog stamp for the highest quality and protection," said Ashok Gupta, chairman, Optiemus Infracom in a joint screen protectors will be made at Optiemus' facility in Noida. Initially, Optiemus will target the premium end of the smartphone market with screen protectors. The screen protectors will be available in the market from September 2025, ahead of the festive season. "We are excited to work with Optiemus to help offer Indian consumers the choice of a screen protector that is marked as Engineered by Corning. We believe that this development will support the country's growing need for providing screen protectors for the mobile consumer electronics industry," said Sudhir Pillai, managing director, Corning India in a joint statement.
