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'''Samsung Electronics''' ('''SEC''', [[Korean language|Korean]]: 삼성전자, {{kse|005930}}, {{kse|005935}}, {{lse|SMSN}}, {{lse|SMSD}}) is the world's largest [[electronics]] and [[technology]] company with a revenue of $117.4 billion in 2009,<ref>http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2010/01/133_59924.html</ref><ref name="koreatimes">http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/123_51434.html Sony Vows Comeback Against Samsung, LG</ref><ref name="koreatimes2">http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/123_51093.html Samsung Group Expects Record Profit of $12 Billion</ref><ref name="economist">[http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13788472 Economist.com] Succession at Samsung - Crowning success</ref> headquartered in [[Suwon]], [[South Korea]].<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aOdcYLKYvTN8 Samsung Third-Quarter Earnings Beat Analyst Estimates (Update3)]</ref> It is the largest South Korean company and the flagship subsidiary of the [[Samsung Group]].
'''Samsung Electronics''' ('''SEC''', [[Korean language|Korean]]: 삼성전자, {{kse|005930}}, {{kse|005935}}, {{lse|SMSN}}, {{lse|SMSD}}) is the world's largest [[electronics]] and [[technology]] company with a revenue of $117.4 billion in 2009,<ref>http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2010/01/133_59924.html</ref><ref name="koreatimes">http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/123_51434.html Sony Vows Comeback Against Samsung, LG</ref><ref name="koreatimes2">http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/123_51093.html Samsung Group Expects Record Profit of $12 Billion</ref><ref name="economist">[http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13788472 Economist.com] Succession at Samsung - Crowning success</ref> headquartered in [[Samsung Town]], [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. It is the largest South Korean company and the flagship subsidiary of the [[Samsung Group]].


Samsung Electronics is the global market leader in more than 60 products, including semiconductors such as [[DRAM]], [[SDRAM]], [[flash memory]] and [[hard drive]]s, digital displays such as [[LCD|LCD display]]s, [[Plasma display|plasma displays]] and [[OLED|OLED displays]], home electronics such as [[TV]]s, [[DVD player]]s, [[Blu-ray disc|Blu-ray player]]s, [[home cinema|home cinema system]]s, [[set-top box]]es and [[Movie projector|projector]]s, mobile devices such as [[mobile phone]]s, [[MP3 player]]s, [[digital camera]]s and [[camcorder]]s, computing products such as [[computer monitor|monitor]]s, [[laptop]]s, [[UMPC]]s, [[ODD|CD and DVD Drives]], [[laser printer]]s and [[fax machine]]s and home appliances such as [[refrigerator]]s, [[washing machine]]s, [[microwave]]s, [[oven]]s, [[vacuum cleaner]]s and [[air conditioner]]s.
Samsung Electronics is the global market leader in more than 60 products, including semiconductors such as [[DRAM]], [[SDRAM]], [[flash memory]] and [[hard drive]]s, digital displays such as [[LCD|LCD display]]s, [[Plasma display|plasma displays]] and [[OLED|OLED displays]], home electronics such as [[TV]]s, [[DVD player]]s, [[Blu-ray disc|Blu-ray player]]s, [[home cinema|home cinema system]]s, [[set-top box]]es and [[Movie projector|projector]]s, mobile devices such as [[mobile phone]]s, [[MP3 player]]s, [[digital camera]]s and [[camcorder]]s, computing products such as [[computer monitor|monitor]]s, [[laptop]]s, [[UMPC]]s, [[ODD|CD and DVD Drives]], [[laser printer]]s and [[fax machine]]s and home appliances such as [[refrigerator]]s, [[washing machine]]s, [[microwave]]s, [[oven]]s, [[vacuum cleaner]]s and [[air conditioner]]s.

Revision as of 08:42, 5 February 2010

Main article: Samsung Group
Samsung Electronics
삼성전자
Company typePublic
Korean: 삼성전자
KRX: 005930
KRX: 005935
LSE: SMSN
LSE: SMSD
IndustryConsumer electronics
Telecommunication
Semiconductor
Founded1969
HeadquartersSouth Korea Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
CEO: Lee Yoon-woo
Former Chairman: Lee Kun-hee
RevenueIncrease US$ 117.4 billion (2009)[1]
46,440,474,000,000 won (2022) Edit this on Wikidata
Increase US$ 8.33 billion (2009)[2]
Total assets302,231,360,000 won (2022) Edit this on Wikidata
OwnerKun-Hee Lee & Affiliates 17.57%, Treasury Stocks(of Samsung Electronics) 13.07%, National Pension Service 5.90% (as of September 31, 2009)[3]
Number of employees
Over 164,600 (2008)
ParentSamsung Group
WebsiteSamsung.com

Samsung Electronics (SEC, Korean: 삼성전자, KRX: 005930, KRX: 005935, LSE: SMSN, LSE: SMSD) is the world's largest electronics and technology company with a revenue of $117.4 billion in 2009,[4][5][6][7] headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It is the largest South Korean company and the flagship subsidiary of the Samsung Group.

Samsung Electronics is the global market leader in more than 60 products, including semiconductors such as DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory and hard drives, digital displays such as LCD displays, plasma displays and OLED displays, home electronics such as TVs, DVD players, Blu-ray players, home cinema systems, set-top boxes and projectors, mobile devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players, digital cameras and camcorders, computing products such as monitors, laptops, UMPCs, CD and DVD Drives, laser printers and fax machines and home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, ovens, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners.

In 2005, Samsung surpassed Japanese rival Sony for the first time to be rated as the new leading and most popular consumer electronics brand in the world by Interbrand. In 2007, Samsung Electronics' handset division overtook American rival Motorola, making it the world's second-largest mobile phone maker. At the end of 2007, Samsung Electronics exceeded the $100 billion mark in annual sales for the first time in its history.

In 2009, Samsung overtook Siemens of Germany and Hewlett-Packard of the U.S. with a revenue of $117.4 billion to take the No.1 spot as the world's largest technology company.[8]

History

Samsung Electronics was founded in 1969 in Suwon, South Korea as Samsung Electric Industries, originally manufacturing electronic appliances such as TVs, calculators, refrigerators, air conditioners and washers. By 1981, the company had manufactured over 10 million black and white TVs. In 1988, it merged with Samsung Semiconductor & Communications.

Market ascendance

Samsung is a top rated electronic & IT brand. In 2006, Business Week rated Samsung as 20th on the Top 100 global brands and the Number 2 in the electronics industry.[9] Business Week also ranked Samsung as #20 in a ranking of the "Top 100 Most Innovative Companies" in a special report published April 24, 2006.[10] In January 2007, BrandFinance ranked the company as the number 1 global brand in electronics.[11]

The semiconductor division of Samsung Electronics is the world's largest memory chip and second largest semiconductor manufacturer worldwide.[12] In particular this has been the case for DRAM and SRAM for over a decade. From 1999 to 2002, Samsung conspired with Hynix Semiconductor, Infineon Technologies, Elpida Memory (Hitachi and NEC) and Micron Technology to fix the prices of DRAM chips sold to American computer makers. In 2005 Samsung agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $300 million fine, the second-largest criminal antitrust fine in the US history.[13][14][15][16] Samsung, the world's largest LCD manufacturer, plans to begin running its eighth-generation manufacturing line to make 57-inch panels during the second half of the year.[17]

In 2007, Samsung became the world's second largest mobile phone manufacturer, surpassing Motorola, just behind Nokia.[18]

Corporate affairs

Key business areas

Samsung Electronics focuses on four areas: Digital Media, Semiconductor, Telecommunication Network, and LCD Digital Appliance.[19] The main growing business areas related to LCD+Digital Media+Semiconductor at 2006. As of 2009 Samsung Print was established as a separate entity to focus on B2B sales and has released a broad range of Multi-Functional Devices and printers. As with all major Print equipment manufacturers Samsung have developed and released supporting management software and utilities. The main Print-Management software has been released as Syncthru WebAdmin Service.

  • The Digital Media business area covers computer devices such as laptop computers and laser printers; video displays such as televisions and computer monitors; and consumer entertainment devices such as DVD players, MP3 players, digital camcorders, refrigerators, air conditioners, air purifiers, washers, microwave ovens, and vacuum cleaners.
  • The Semiconductor business area includes semiconductor chips such as SDRAM, SRAM, NAND flash memory; smart cards; Mobile Application Processors; Mobile TV receivers; RF Transceivers; CMOS Image Sensors, Smart Card IC, MP3 IC, DVD/BD/HD-DVD Player SOC and multi-chip package (MCP); and storage devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives.
  • The Telecommunication Network business area includes multi-service DSLAMs and fax machines; cellular devices such as mobile phones, PDA phones, and hybrid devices called Mobile Intelligent Terminals (MITs); and satellite receivers.
  • The LCD business area focuses on TFT-LCD panels for laptops, monitors, and televisions.

As of 3Q 2008 Samsung Electronics has combined the Digital Appliance business with Digital Media.

Company brands

  • Anycall - Mobile Phone brand (Used in some countries)
  • Sens - Laptop computer brand
  • Hauzen - Premium home appliances brand
  • Zipel - Home refrigerator brand
  • Yepp - MP3 player brand
  • PAVV - TV brand name
  • Kenox (Digimax) - Digital camera brand
  • SyncMaster - Monitor brand (Being Phased out for ToC Monitors)
  • Zaigen - Samsung computer support centre
  • Magic Station - PC brand
  • MagicBright - LCD display technology brand
  • Magic Tune - Mouse operated OSD panel
  • Magic Rotation - Image is automatically rotated by pivoting the monitor
  • Magic Clear - Providing Vivid color and crystal clear image
  • Ultra Edition - Slim Mobile Phone brand
  • SpinPoint - PC hard disk drive brand
  • CLP - Laser printer brand
  • MyMy - Cassette player brand
  • Nexus - MP3 player and XM satellite radio
  • Touch of Color - Adds style to monitor/TV's with a rose red hue inside a glass-like frame.
  • VLUU - Digital Camera Brand (in Korea)
  • Exclaim - Mobile phone brand

File:Samsung mnemonic.ogg Sonic logo, Tag, Audio Mnemonic was written by Walter Werzowa (Author of "Intel bong" jingle), owner of Musikvergnuegen.

Worldwide production facilities

  • Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - ODD, NOTE-PC, TV, development & research etc
  • Giheung, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Semiconductors
  • Tangjung, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - S-LCD Corporation
  • Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - ODD, HDD, Mobile phones
  • Gwangju, South Korea - Home Appliances
  • Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China
  • Samsung Mexicana S.A. DE C.V., Tijuana (Mexico) - LCD Monitor, LCD TV, Mobile Phones
  • NOIDA, U.P and Chennai, T. N., India - Flat TVs, LCD TVs, CRT & TFT LCD Monitors, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, GSM Mobile Handsets[20]
  • Samsung Austin (Texas) Semiconductor; DRAM, Flash Memory
  • Samsung Electronics Philippines - ODD
  • Jászfényszaru, Hungary - TV sets
  • Samsung Electronics Indonesia, Cikarang, Indonesia - ODD, Set Top Box, DVD player, DVD recorder, TV, CRT monitors
  • Samsung Electronics Slovakia, Galanta, (Slovakia) - Monitors, LCD-TV, PDP-TV, Set-Top-Box, DVD player, DVD recorder, MP3
  • Samsung Eletronica Da Amazonia LTDA, Manaus, (Brazil) - LCD Monitor,LCD-TV, PDP-TV, DVD player, DVD recorder, MP3 Players, HDD
  • Samsung Eletronica Da Amazonia LTDA, Campinas, (Brazil) - Mobile Phones, LCD Monitors, Laser and Multifunctional Printers

See also

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References

  1. ^ http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2010/01/133_59924.html
  2. ^ http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5i16nnJSiTflEhtqpMPDsT7z2SWKw
  3. ^ http://stock.daum.net/item/company.daum?code=005930&type=41
  4. ^ http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2010/01/133_59924.html
  5. ^ http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/123_51434.html Sony Vows Comeback Against Samsung, LG
  6. ^ http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/123_51093.html Samsung Group Expects Record Profit of $12 Billion
  7. ^ Economist.com Succession at Samsung - Crowning success
  8. ^ http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2010/01/133_59924.html
  9. ^ The 100 Top Brands 2006 8% change from 2005 [1] 2006
  10. ^ The Top 100 Most Innovative Companies Ranking APRIL 24, 2006
  11. ^ http://www.brandfinance.com/Uploads/pdfs/BF250%20FINAL.pdf
  12. ^ Buyers dissect devices to learn who makes what ASSOCIATED PRESS July 3, 2007
  13. ^ "Samsung Agrees to Plead Guilty and to Pay $300 Million Criminal Fine for Role in Price Fixing Conspiracy". U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
  14. ^ "Samsung fixed chip prices. Korean manufacturer to pay $300 million fine for its role in scam". San Francisco Chronicle. 2005-10-14. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
  15. ^ "Price-Fixing Costs Samsung $300M". InternetNews.com. 2005-10-13. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
  16. ^ "3 to Plead Guilty in Samsung Price-Fixing Case". New York Times. 2006-03-23. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
  17. ^ LG.Philips Posts Third Quarterly Loss on Panel Prices January 16, 2007 (Bloomberg)
  18. ^ Samsung Becomes the World's Second Largest Mobile Phone Vendor
  19. ^ http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/ourbusinesses/index.html
  20. ^ "About Samsung India: Manufacturing". Retrieved 2007-12-16.
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