About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation is one of Japan's oldest and largest producers of consumer and industrial electric and electronic products. In addition to its position as the world's leading maker of notebook personal computers, Toshiba is among the global leaders in semiconductors and LCDs. More than 60 percent of the company's net sales are derived domestically, with about 16 percent from North America, 11 percent from Asia (not including Japan), and 10 percent from Europe.

Toshiba is considered one of Japan's sogo denki, or general electric companies, a group that is typically said to also include Fujitsu, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, and NEC Corporation. With a history that dates back to the 19th century and a product line that extends from semiconductors and electromedical devices to consumer electronics, home appliances, and nuclear power plants, Toshiba has played an active role in Japan's rise to the forefront of international business.