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1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
Listed in Hong Kong in
June under the name
“Video Technology
International (Holdings)
Limited” by way of
introduction.
Introduced our
first electronic learning aid using a
laptop design, Talking Whiz Kid.
Opened our first manufacturing
facilities in mainland China, in
Houjie town, Dongguan city,
Guangdong province.
Entered the preschool market
with two very successful
products, Small Talk and Little
Smart Driver.
Privatised “Video Technology
International (Holdings)
Limited” in October.
Expanded distribution of
our Laser PCs to the US.
Established our first European sales
subsidiary in the UK.
Became the largest manufacturer
of electronic learning
aids sold in the US.
Launched Socrates, our first
educational video system
with wireless remote control.
Established a R&D centre in
Vancouver, Canada.
1992
1995
1994
Re-listed on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange, establishing a dual
primary listing with London.
LT84X Series Subnotebook won the
grand prize in the Machinery and
Equipment Design category at the
Hong Kong Awards for Industry.
Launched our first
electronic dictionary organiser,
the CV6880.
1993
Established an American
Depositary Receipt programme.
Acquired the Capsela brand of
scientific and construction toys.
1986-1995
1991
Changed our name to
“VTech Holdings Limited”
and listed on the London
Stock Exchange.
Introduced the world’s first
fully digital 900MHz cordless
telephone in the US.