TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, formerly known as TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited, is a Chinese multinational corporation headquartered and listed in Hong Kong, but incorporated in the Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands. It specializes in the research and development (R&D), manufacturing and distribution of products including televisions, mobile phones, air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators and smart home internet services. It is a subsidiary of TCL Industries Holdings, a company which itself is a subsidiary of TCL Technology.[1][2]: 44 HistoryTCL began its international expansion in 1999 with entry into Vietnam[3] and a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In the early 2000s, it grew through acquisitions and partnerships, including Schneider Electric (Germany) in 2002[3] and a joint venture with France’s Thomson in 2003.[4] By 2005, TCL had become the world’s top-selling color TV brand.[5] Through the late 2000s and early 2010s, TCL won global recognition with partnerships with IKEA (2012)[6] and IMAX Corporation (2013),[7] and consistent top-three global TV market share. Its partnership with Roku[8] and the acquisition of Sanyo’s Mexico factory[9] helped strengthen its North American presence. From 2015 to 2018, TCL expanded further with joint ventures in Brazil and Argentina,[10] new product lines like Thunderbird TV, and high-profile branding moves including Neymar as global ambassador.[11] By 2018, it was the #2 TV maker worldwide. In recent years, TCL launched its first branded smartphone (2020)[12] and deepened global sports sponsorships with FIBA, Conmebol, and the Copa América. In 2025, it signed a landmark deal with the International Olympic Committee to become a TOP global sponsor until 2032.[13] Main business distributionTCL has set up production and marketing systems in dozens of countries and regions worldwide. It manages seven global R&D centers, 17 manufacturing bases, and 40,000 sales outlets.[14] The company has four supply chains: product design and manufacturing, logistics and supply, quality assurance, and product creation and support.[15] in 2025 China based electronics brand TCL eyes to double TV market share this year at 10 per cent.[16] Major developmentsTCL Electronics launches TCL SunPower Global unit.[17] References
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