Hitachi-LG Data Storage
Manufacturer of DVD and Blu-ray optical disc drives
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Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS, HL-DT-ST or H-L Data Storage), a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd. and LG Electronics, is a manufacturer of DVD and Blu-ray optical disc drives[2] for desktop computers and laptops.
Jae Wook Kang,[1] President & CFO
| Industry | Data storage, sensors |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Makoto Hayata, President & CEO Jae Wook Kang,[1] President & CFO |
| Products | Optical Disc Drives, LiDAR Sensor, Dust Sensor, AI Interactive Display, Wireless Charger, In-vehicle Air Purifier, Solid State Drive(SSD) |
| Owner |
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| Website | hitachi-lg |
History
Founded in late 2000, the company began operation in January 2001 and shipped its first product that summer.[3][4]
In 2006, HLDS began developing Blu-ray Disc drives.[citation needed] The company claims that it has led the disk drive industry in market share since its founding, with a 20% share for fiscal year 2001, 29% for fiscal year 2012, and 60% for fiscal year 2016.[5]
In 2011, Hitachi and LG pleaded guilty to price fixing, and were fined USD$21.1M.[4]
