LG

Korean company LG Electronics was founded in 1958 under the name GoldStar. Two years later it began producing its first products – radios, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners. Even from the early days, LG was a technological innovator.

The first LG colour television

In 1977 LG launched the first ever colour television in Korea. In 1995 the company was renamed LG Electronics and subsequently divided into four divisions: Digital Appliance (DA), Digital Display (DD), Digital Media (DM) and Mobile Communications (MC). Currently, LG Electronics has 81 subsidiaries, employing more than 84,000 people in 112 locations.

Quality technology, amazing design

In the world of electronics and computer technology, it is vital for a company to stay ahead of the curve. LG clearly understands this. As well as continuous innovation, the company has won a handful of design awards – and not just for its smartphones!

Green with LG

Designing and manufacting high-quality products is not LG's only priority, however. One of the company's main long-term activities is an effort to be considerate towards the environment. To this end, LG launched a global program in 2009 called "Life's Good When is green", whose main objective is sustainable development through eco-design and eco-products, limiting the use of hazardous materials in the manufacturing process, responsible recycling of electronics and other waste, and taking active steps to deal with global climate change.