Samsung Corning Precision Glass, a joint venture between Samsung and Corning orchestrated in 1995, is a leading producer of high-quality substrate glass for TFT-LCDs. Combining the innovative technology of Corning and the manufacturing prowess of Samsung, the company has led the development of nextgeneration substrate glass for TFT-LCDs.

Samsung Corning Precision Glass utilizes Corning’s advanced fusion technology to produce larger, thinner and lighter glass with a superb surface quality, which is considered one of the best in the industry. Today, these substrates are used in advanced display products marketed around the world, from portable displays to large-size televisions.

In 2003, the company opened a second plant in Tangjeong, creating the world’s largest production line for TFT-LCD glass substrates. With the development of next-generation glass substrates ahead of other players, the company succeeded in commercializing the first Generation 7 glass substrates of 1,870×2,200mm in size in 2005. In 2006, the company completed the development of the 8th generation glass substrates, the world’s largest to date, measuring 2,200×2,500mm. In the coming year, the company will begin mass production, ushering in the era of larger screen LCD TVs.

As the industry’s first ISO 14001-certified company, Samsung Corning Precision Glass is redefining what it means to be safe, environmentally conscientious and supportive of the community. The company has developed environment-friendly TFT-LCD glass substrates, called Corning EAGLE XG™, which meets current and future regulations for environmentally safe products. EAGLE XG™ does not include heavy metals such as arsenic, antimony or barium, or halogen compounds such as chlorine, fluorine or bromine that can potentially generate harmful byproducts.

Going forward, Samsung Corning Precision Glass will make its best efforts to solidify its leadership position in Korea’s LCD market and to develop the next generation of products