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
- The Carlyle Group
- 2005 mergers and acquisitions
- 2016 mergers and acquisitions