Targus (company)
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mobile computing accessories |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Neil Bruce-Copp |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mikel Williams (CEO) |
| Owner | TGHI, Inc. |
| Website | www |
Targus is a privately owned multinational mobile computing accessories company that designs, manufactures, and sells laptop and tablet cases, computer accessories such as mice, keyboards, and privacy screens, as well as universal docking stations.[1] Targus released the world's first laptop case in 1983.
Targus employs approximately 500 people globally. Mikel H. Williams is CEO and chairman.
Overview
[edit]Targus was founded by 1983 Neil Bruce-Copp in Barnes, London, after he invented the world's first personal computer carrying case and secured orders from IBM and ICL to fund Targus Group.[2] In 1986, Targus launched its first laptop case, the T3100L, with a 250-unit order from Toshiba.[3]
In 1995, Targus became known as Targus Group International and had offices in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taipei, Australia, and several more throughout Europe.[4][3]
Targus opened its new headquarters in Anaheim, California in 2000. In 2004, Targus launched its first docking station, joined the Bluetooth marketplace, and developed the SafePort Air Protection System.[5]
Early in 2005, Targus joined the mobile device market with a range of iPod accessories. Since 2015 Targus has been a Samsung and Google partner.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Targus International LLC - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ "Neil Dennis Bruce-Copp OBE". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ a b "About Targus - You Work Hard and We Know It: Targus". Targus US. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ "About Targus | You Work Hard and We Know It". Targus UK. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ^ a b "Targus Packs 31 New Features into PORT 3.1 Series Notebook Cases; Industry's Premiere Notebook Case Line Gets Even Better". www.businesswire.com. 2003-11-04. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
External links
[edit]- "Patents: Targus". Targus US. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- Targus UK
- Computer companies of the United States
- Computer enclosure companies
- Computer hardware companies
- Privately held companies based in California
- Computer companies established in 1983
- 1983 establishments in California
- Companies based in Anaheim, California
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- 2016 mergers and acquisitions