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Fractal Design
Company typePrivate
IndustryComputer Hardware
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
FounderHannes Wallin
Headquarters
ProductsComputer Cases, Power Supplies
Number of employees
80
Websitewww.fractal-design.com
Old logo of Fractal Design, used until August 2019

Fractal Design is a computer hardware manufacturer from Sweden. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures computer cases, water coolers, fans and power supplies. All products are designed and engineered in Sweden.[1]

In recent years the company's products have won several awards in computer hardware industry such as the Case Manufacturer of the Year (2013–2015), European Hardware Awards (2015)[2] and Brand of the year IXBT.com (2015), Russia.[3]

The company headquarters of Fractal Design is located in Gothenburg, Sweden, where the products are designed. Fractal Design manufactures all their products in China. To support its international operations, Fractal Design has offices in Europe, North America and Asia.

History

Fractal Design was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2007. In 2009, international recognition for the company grew after the first computer case within the Define series was introduced. In the same year, the company opened a North America office in Dallas, Texas.[4] A few months later, an Asia office was established to handle increased Product Development and Sales.

By the end of 2016, the company continued to develop the concepts of Scandinavian design, silent computing and support of powerful computer configurations by launching new computer cases under the Define series.[5]

In 2020, Fractal products are available in more than 50 countries. Fractal remains one of the world's premier brands when it comes to designing and manufacturing cases, fans, power supplies and accessories for gaming- and hardware enthusiasts with high expectations.

Products

The company's products include:[6]

  • Computer cases
  • Case fans
  • Power supplies
  • Water cooling

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fractal Design - FrozenCPU.com". www.frozencpu.com.
  2. ^ "European Hardware Awards 2015". EHA. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "«iXBT Brand 2015 — Выбор читателей»". iXBT.com.
  4. ^ "Scandinavian sensibilities define Fractal Design cases". June 6, 2011.
  5. ^ Lilly, Paul (November 2, 2016). "Fractal Design launches space-efficient Define C cases".
  6. ^ https://uk.hardware.info/reviews/5876/2/hardwareinfo-taiwan-tour-fractal-design-define-r5-a-kelvin-clearnline-up