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.
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 USD21.1M.[4]
References
- ↑ "HLDS About Us - Company". Hitachi-Lg.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ↑ "Hitachi LG Data Storage Official Website". hitachi-lg.com. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ↑ "Hitachi-LG Data Storage, appointment of Makoto Hayata CFO as Co-President". Prnewswire.com (Press release). Hitachi-LG Data Storage. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- 1 2 O'Dell, J. (November 9, 2011). "Hitachi & LG Plead Guilty to Price Fixing, Accept $21M Fine". VentureBeat.com. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ "HLDS Sensor Website About". HLDS Sensor Solution. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
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