Samsung Corning is the world’s leader in electrical materials. Established in 1973 as a joint venture between Samsung of Korea and Corning Incorporated of the U.S., the company has built on its CRT glass expertise to diversify into core materials and components for digital products.

Samsung Corning also successfully established a global presence in Malaysia and China, and is securing a foundation to become a leading producer of electronic and optical materials for liquid crystal display (LCD) and plasma display (PDP).

Samsung Corning has a strong history of innovation and has been instrumental in advancing state of the art technologies. The company has also independently developed the next-generation high-definition PDP filter, ITO target, ultra-slim CRT glass and GaN substrate.

In 2006, Samsung Corning transformed the business structure to focus on the digital display area including LCD, PDP and optical materials to drive growth. Also, the company’s continuing research and development in environmentally friendly mercury-free flat backlight units, which are cost competitive and are expected to enhance Samsung’s leadership in the fiercely competitive LCD market. In the PDP filter business, Samsung Corning built the world’s first Low-e Filter plant with an annual capacity of 4 million units, giving it the highest market share. A high definition PDP filter, with the highest contrast ratio in the world, was launched for Daylight PDP TVs.

The company’s goal is to create not only the world’s first products, but also the world’s leading products. Samsung Corning’s employees are committed to becoming the “1st Digital Partner” that provides differentiated technology and products at the highest value.