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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has recognized Samsung Electronics, an established leader and innovator in consumer electronics, information technology, and telecommunications with 23 prestigious CES 2010 Innovation Awards, including three Eco-Design honors. Products entered in the CES Innovations program are judged by a prominent panel of industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press.
“The CES Innovations Awards reflect the
important success Samsung has seen this year with our leading-edge product design and sustainability efforts that enrich the lives of consumers in the U.S. market," said CS Choi, president and CEO, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. "CEA is a prestigious industry organization and we are honored to be recognized for our technology innovation and engineering excellence by leading industry experts who judged the award competition.”
In all, Samsung Electronics award-winners include: three LED TVs, one plasma TV, three Blu-ray players, one home theater system, two digital audio players, two digital cameras, one refrigerator, six mobile phones, one LCD monitor, in addition to three eco-design product innovations.
All of Samsung's award-winning products will be on display during the 2010 International CES, January 7-10, 2010, in Samsung booth # 11026 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
As a leader in consumer electronics, technology, and design innovation, Samsung's commitment to research and development across all product categories allows the company to continue to bring the latest advancements in product technology and design to consumers. Its $4.3 billion commitment over the next five years to eco-management and sustainable innovation will propel the company’s eco development cycle beyond these early achievements.
As a widely renowned consumer technology awards program that began in 1976, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.
The Innovation entries are judged based on the following criteria.
- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
- Aesthetic and design qualities, using photos provided
- The product’s intended use/function and user value
- Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
Products chosen as Innovations Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.
Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations :
, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), based in Ridgefield Park, NJ, is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The company markets a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, information systems, and home appliance products, as well as oversees all of Samsung’s North American operations including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. As a result of its commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. The company was ranked #6 in the Electronics Industry segment in Fortune Magazine’s “Most Admired Companies 2008,” and named as one of Fast Company’s “Fast 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2008.” Among popular BusinessWeek rankings, the company ranked #26 in the publication’s “Most Innovative Companies of 2008”. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com :
About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) unites 2,200 companies within the consumer technology industry. Members tap into valuable and innovative members-only resources: unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry, CEA, promoting and advancing member needs and interests. Find CEA online at www.CE.org :
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Samsung Electronics AmericaJose Cardona, 201-229-4118
jcardona@sea.samsung.com : mailto:jcardona@sea.samsung.com orWeber
ShandwickAmy Juaristi, 212-445-8252
ajuaristi@webershandwick.com : mailto:ajuaristi@webershandwick.com
