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LG ELECTRONICS BACKGROUNDER
LG Electronics USA, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG
Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances
and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and
innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and business solutions,
all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme.
LG Electronics employs more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84
subsidiaries around the world. With global sales of $45 billion, LG comprises five business
units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and
Business Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and
video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines.
LG continues to enhance the global presence of the LG brand and to maximize profitable
growth. In particular, LG Electronics will focus on achieving profitable and sustainable growth
in the mobile communications and home entertainment sectors to strengthen its leadership in
the IT industry, while increasing its market share in the home appliance, air-conditioning and
business solutions sectors.
Home Entertainment
The LG Home Entertainment Company is the LG Electronics business unit focusing on LCD
and plasma televisions and audio-video products. This business combines units of LG’s former
Digital Display and Digital Media groups.
Mobile Communications
The Mobile Communications Company is a leader in the innovation and development of
advanced technologies in next-generation wireless telecommunications. With a total range of
wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its
international market share in 3G handsets.
Home Appliances
The LG Home Appliance Company focuses on refrigerators, washing machines, cooking
appliances and other domestic appliances. The company continues to grow in the U.S. since its
market launch in 2002. In addition to its premium, stylish full-kitchen, LG continues to expand
its laundry portfolio with new product colors and its industry-first LG SteamWasher™ and
dryer with Allergiene™.
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Air Conditioning
The LG Air Conditioning Company was spun-off in 2009 from the company’s appliance
business to focus exclusively on commercial and residential conditioning, the home network
(HomeNet) business and building management systems (BMS). Solar renewable energy also is
now part of the LG Air Conditioning Company.
Business Solutions
The LG Business Solutions Company provides customers with integrated solutions that take
advantage of LG’s expertise in hardware, software, content and systems. LG Business
Solutions focus on commercial (B2B) monitors, hotel and hospitality TVs, digital signage,
security and telematics.
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