Kingston Technology

Kingston Technology Corporation is an American multinational computer technology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, selling, and supporting flash memory products and other computer-related memory products.

It was once known for its HyperX gaming division, which was sold to HP Inc.

Headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston Technology employs more than 3,000 employees worldwide. The company has facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Taiwan, and China.

It is a significant player in the DRAM memory modules market, holding approximately 68% of the third-party worldwide DRAM module market share in 2017. In 2018, Kingston Technology generated $7.5 billion in revenue. The company serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers, and OEM customers on six continents, providing contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs​​.

Kingston Technology is not publicly traded and is one of America's Largest Private Companies, ranking #19 on the 2021 list by Forbes​​.

The company's recent notable transaction was the sale of its HyperX gaming division to HP Inc. in 2021. This division, known for a range of gaming peripherals including headsets, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, USB microphones, and console accessories, was sold for $425 million. Kingston retained its DRAM, flash, and SSD products for gamers and enthusiasts. This acquisition was a strategic move for HP to grow its Personal Systems business, particularly in the gaming and peripherals segments​​.

Kingston Technology, a multinational computer technology corporation, has its headquarters and key facilities located as follows:

1. Headquarters:

   • Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
   • Address: 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA​​.

2. Major Offices Worldwide:

   • Munich, Germany (Branch Office): Opened in 1995 for technical support and marketing in Europe​​.
   • London, United Kingdom (European Headquarters): Established in 1996​​.
   • Taiwan (Manufacturing Facility/Office): Inaugurated in January 1997​​.
   • Japan (Sales Office): Also opened in January 1997​​.
   • Dublin, Ireland (Manufacturing Facility and Offices): Began operations in January 1997​​.
   • Fountain Valley, California, USA (Expanded Manufacturing): Additional capacity added in January 1997​​.
   • 18 Regional Offices Globally: Kingston maintains a presence with 18 regional offices around the world​​.

3. Manufacturing Facilities:

   • Locations for Kingston’s manufacturing facilities, which cater to the global storage and memory market, are established worldwide. However, specific addresses and details of these locations are not provided​​.

4. Distribution and Sales Network:

   • Kingston serves an international network comprising distributors, resellers, retailers, and OEM customers across six continents​​.

While specific addresses for the largest offices and manufacturing facilities worldwide are not readily available, the company's global footprint encompasses various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Kingston Technology's expansion and establishment of offices and manufacturing facilities in different parts of the world demonstrate its commitment to serving a global clientele.