About VTech
VTech is one of the world's largest suppliers of corded and cordless telephones and a leading supplier of electronic learning products. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in Hong Kong in 1976, the Group's mission is to be the most cost effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high quality consumer electronics products, and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner.
With headquarters in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in mainland China, VTech currently has a presence in 10 countries and approximately 30,000 employees, including around 1,600 R&D professionals in R&D centers in Canada, Hong Kong SAR and mainland China. This network allows VTech to stay abreast of the latest technology and market trends throughout the world, while maintaining a highly competitive cost structure.
The Group invests significantly in R&D and launches numerous new products each year. VTech sells its products via a strong brand platform supported by an extensive distribution network of leading retailers in North America, Europe and Asia. Apart from the well-known VTech brand, the Group has the rights to use the AT&T brand in connection with the manufacture and sale of its wireline telephones and accessories.
A Green Calling
While maintaining a high level of product quality, VTech has made changes and advancements to the production process to decrease the quantity of hazardous materials used in phones. VTech adheres to and exceeds the strict European Union RoHS guidelines restricting the use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. While this initiative has not been adopted in North America, VTech has taken a proactive position to incorporate RoHS compliance in the production of all phones.
In addition to reducing hazardous materials, VTech has been manufacturing ENERGY STAR® certified products for over two years. Choosing an ENERGY STAR product means that the product has met strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. VTech achieves this by decreasing the amount of electrical wattage used by their phones.
All VTech phones are packaged using 100% recyclable materials. Recently, VTech reduced its plastic use in packaging by 50%. VTech is also a participating member of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) which works toward keeping a variety of rechargeable batteries out of landfills and preserving our natural resources. All of these efforts are aimed at supporting our goal of delivering products that truly are Design to fit your home. And your life.™