[23] In 2013, Sharp Corporation was the tenth-largest, by market share, television manufacturer in the world. From 2005 to 2010 Sharp was the biggest mobile phone brand in Japan. The Osaka-based electronics firm, reportedly the first Japanese … Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. In June 2005 Sharp produced the largest LCD television at the time, with a display of 65 inches.
In September 2016, Sharp (in conjunction with Altodigital) signed a partnership with Stoke City F.C. Tokuji Hayakawa established a metal works in Tokyo in 1912, and in 1915 invented the "Ever-Sharp Pencil", from which the "Sharp" name is derived. Sharp was the principal sponsor of Manchester United Football Club from 1983 until 2000, in one of the lengthiest and most lucrative sponsorship deals in English football. [15], 2012 was the 100th anniversary for Sharp but it announced the worst financial record in its history, with a loss of JP¥376 billion (US$4.7 billion) in April 2012. [67], Sharp scored the fewest points in the guide in the Sustainable Operations category, scoring no points for chemical management due to not communicating commitments made on phasing out hazardous substances in its supply chain. Sharp Corporation, of Japan.
[4][5][6] Sharp employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. Sharp introduced low-cost microwave ovens affordable for residential use in the late 1970s. According to the announcement, Sharp participated in conspiracies to fix the price of TFT LCD panel for Dell's computer monitors and laptops (2001–2005), Motorola's Razr phones (2005–2006) and Apple's iPod (2005–2006). The company was also praised for its public support for a clean energy policy, after advocating the Japanese Government to increase the use of renewable energy. [11] In July 2008 Sharp announced that the model will go into production for the Japanese market.[12]. [18] In June 2012, Hon Hai chairman Terry Gou paid money for Sakai plant and got 50% ownership of the plant. All of those events strongly hit Sharp's LCD business. Sharp ventured into the high end stereo market in 1976 with the introduction of high end receivers, amplifiers, speakers, turntables and cassette players. [63], On 18 December 2008, Japan Fair Trade Commission ordered Sharp to pay JP¥261 million (US$3 million) as criminal fine. [68][69] Sharp's logo was on the front of United's shirts over these 17 years, during which the team won seven Premier League titles, five FA Cups, one Football League Cup, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and one UEFA Champions League title. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Sharp Corp said on Friday it has won a patent infringement lawsuit against Daimler in Germany, a ruling that could enforce a sales ban against the German automaker. A source familiar with the matter said Sharp can enforce a sales ban against Daimler if it posts 5.5 million euros ($6.5 million) as a guarantee to cover any damages in the event the ban is overturned on appeal. [8] The first of his many inventions was a snap buckle named 'Tokubijo'. Net sales for the year 2003 were $16.8 billion. All of these units are considered collectors items on the secondary market. Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division. [36], On 28 April 2017, Sharp turned its first operating profit in three years, citing the restructuring efforts by Foxconn. About Sharp Corp/Japan Sharp Corporation manufactures consumer and industrial electronics. One of the company's main inventors of LCD calculators was Tadashi Sasaki.[9]. [42][43], Sharp acquired the remaining shares of Dynabook from Toshiba in August 2020, making Dynabook a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharp. The line was again changed, in 1981, and moved mainly into digital high end, complete stereo systems with advanced technological features setting the trend towards the digital age.
Its first LSI calculator was introduced in 1969. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site. [45], For the business market, Sharp also produces projectors and monitors and a variety of photocopiers and Laser Printers, in addition to electronic cash registers and Point of sale technologies. It is part of the Aquos range and went on sale in Japan at around JP¥950,000.
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In 1942, the name was changed to "Hayakawa Electric Industry Company". Many of its regional subsidiaries trade under the name Sharp Electronics. Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; editing by Jason Neely.