Samsung

The history of the South Korean Samsung Group (headquartered in Seoul) began in 1938 in Taegu (Korea) as a provincial supermarket. With 250,000 employees, the Group is now one of the largest companies in the world.
In nine company research centers, 13,000 engineers are developing digital technology.
The Group has also been involved in the areas of polymer chemistry, genetic engineering, aerospace research.

The company is a market leader in the manufacture of semiconductors and operates several other subsidiaries in various business segments, Samsung life insurance, Samsung heavy industry, Samsung chemistry, a cooperation with Renault and a shipyard in South Korea.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., founded in 1969, Is one of the largest electronics companies in the world and among the market leaders for household appliances and entertainment electronics.
Samsung Electronics today has 197 offices in 84 countries and employs approximately 307,000 people.

In 2015, the USA was the main sales market for Samsung Electronics with a 34% share of sales, while in Europe it was only 19%. In September 2016, Samsung Electronics sold its printer portfolio to HP Inc.