Vizio, is a privately-held producer of consumer electronics, based in Irvine, California, USA. It was founded in October 2002 as V Inc.
Vizio currently produces primarily LCD televisions. Amtran, a Taiwan-based company, is one of a number of investors in Vizio. In February 2009, Vizio announced they would be stopping production of plasma televisions.
As of August 22, 2007, Vizio became the largest LCD TV seller in North America, with 606,402 TVs sold in the second quarter of 2007, a 76% jump from the previous quarter. Its market share increased from 9.4% to 14.5%.[3] In September 2008, Vizio started selling LCD TVs to Costco in Japan. On February 11, 2009, Vizio's co-founder Laynie Newsome announced that the company would stop manufacturing and selling plasma TVs and focus on selling LCD TVs. At the CES 2009 Vizio introduced a 240 Hz LED-backlit VF551XVT 55" LCD TV. Vizio has also started making other Audio/Video equipment such as High Definition Surround Sound Systems, LCD computer monitors and HDTV accessories. The company released its first Blu-ray Disc player in August 2009.
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LG Group
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The LG Group , third largest conglomerate that manufactures electronics, chemicals and telecommunications products and operates subsidiaries like LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Telecom and LG Chem in over 80 countries. LG is a producer of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. LG Electronics Mobile Communication Company (LG) is a producer of mobile handsets.
LG Group founder Koo In-Hwoi established Lak-Hui Chemical Industrial Corp. in 1947. In 1952, Lak-Hui (pronounced "Lucky", currently LG Chem) became the first Korean company to enter the plastics industry. As the company expanded its plastics business, it established GoldStar Co., Ltd., now currently LG Electronics Inc. in 1958.
LG Group founder Koo In-Hwoi established Lak-Hui Chemical Industrial Corp. in 1947. In 1952, Lak-Hui (pronounced "Lucky", currently LG Chem) became the first Korean company to enter the plastics industry. As the company expanded its plastics business, it established GoldStar Co., Ltd., now currently LG Electronics Inc. in 1958.
Toshiba Corporation
Manufacturer
Toshiba Corporation (TYO: 6502) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company's main business is in infrastructure, consumer products, electronic devices and components.
Toshiba-made Semiconductors are among the Worldwide Top 20 Semiconductor Sales Leaders. Toshiba is the world's fifth largest personal computer manufacturer, after Hewlett-Packard of the U.S., Acer of Taiwan, Dell of the U.S., and Lenovo of China.
Toshiba is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and materials, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Toshiba-made Semiconductors are among the Worldwide Top 20 Semiconductor Sales Leaders. Toshiba is the world's fifth largest personal computer manufacturer, after Hewlett-Packard of the U.S., Acer of Taiwan, Dell of the U.S., and Lenovo of China.
Toshiba is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and materials, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Samsung Group
Manufacturer
The Samsung Group is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It is the world's largest conglomerate by revenue with an annual revenue of US $173.4 billion in 2008 and is South Korea's largest chaebol. The meaning of the Korean hanja word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars".
The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand including Samsung Electronics, the world's largest electronics company, Samsung Heavy Industries, the world's second largest shipbuilder and Samsung C&T, a major global construction company.
Samsung has been the world's most popular consumer electronics brand since 2005 and is the best known South Korean brand in the world. Samsung Group accounts for more than 20% of South Korea's total exports and is the leader in many domestic industries, such as the financial, chemical, retail and entertainment industries. The company's strong influence in South Korea is visible throughout the nation, which has been referred to as the "Republic of Samsung".
The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand including Samsung Electronics, the world's largest electronics company, Samsung Heavy Industries, the world's second largest shipbuilder and Samsung C&T, a major global construction company.
Samsung has been the world's most popular consumer electronics brand since 2005 and is the best known South Korean brand in the world. Samsung Group accounts for more than 20% of South Korea's total exports and is the leader in many domestic industries, such as the financial, chemical, retail and entertainment industries. The company's strong influence in South Korea is visible throughout the nation, which has been referred to as the "Republic of Samsung".
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