Confused by the blank discs marked as CMC Pro - Powered by TY instead of JVC or Taiyo Yuden? Let us explain.
Taiyo Yuden has historically been the most reliable
name in
blank CD and blank DVD products, and quality conscious customers
have sought that name for years. A few years back, Taiyo went and shook
all that up.
Here's the scoop: In 2008,
Taiyo Yuden purchased
JVC's media group, and they became one and the same, taking advantage of
JVC's royalty deals and brand recognition. There was no change in
manufacturing.
Taiyo Yuden still made the discs at its factory in
Japan, but the part numbers and labeling changed to reflect the JVC
brand.
Fast forward seven years to 2015, when
Taiyo Yuden
announced that it would stop production of all optical media products at
the end of the year. CMC, a well-established optical media
manufacturer, recognized an opportunity, and quickly moved to acquire
the Taiyo Yuden technology that made JVC/TY the most trusted name in the
business. Under the guidance of Taiyo Yuden engineers, CMC built
specialized production lines, dedicated to producing its
CMC Pro - Powered by TY line of premium blank discs. CMC manufactures CMC Pro
using the exact same processes, raw materials, specifications and strict
quality standards established by Taiyo Yuden. In addition to its
dedication to maintain Taiyo Yuden/JVC quality, CMC also committed to
producing all JVC/TY SKUs, ensuring that professionals can continue to
get the formats and print surfaces required for their specific
applications.
In a nutshell, that's the story of how
Taiyo Yuden became
JVC/Taiyo Yuden, which is now
CMC Pro - Powered by TY Technology. Whatever you
call them, at the end of the day, you're getting a great blank disc.
Please feel free to
contact us with any questions!