Summary
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world?s independent memory leader.
Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and mobile phones. In 2008, the company's sales reached $4.0 billion.
With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the 'Best Companies to Work for in America' by Fortune magazine, Kingston's tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston's success.
Kingston serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers and OEM customers on six continents. The company also provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs.
At the Forefront of Memory: The History of Kingston
Kingston Technology grew out of a severe shortage of surface-mount memory chips in the high-tech marketplace in the 1980s. John Tu and David Sun were determined to find a solution. They put their engineering expertise to work and designed a new Single In-Line Memory Module (SIMM) that used readily available, older technology through-hole components. A new industry standard was born - and, on October 17, 1987, so was Kingston Technology.
2005
Kingston reports record-breaking revenues of $2.4B for 2004.
iSuppli ranks Kingston as world's number-one memory module manufacturer for the third-party memory market for the second consecutive year.
In May, Kingston launches line of validated ValueRam modules for Intel-based servers.
In July, Kingston is granted a U.S. patent on dynamic burn-in tester for server memory.
Kingston announces $26M investment in Tera Probe, the newest and largest wafer testing company in the world.
In September, Kingston opens the world's largest memory module manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China.
2006
Kingston breaks the $3B milestone with revenues of $3.0B for 2005.
iSuppli ranks Kingston as world's number-one memory module manufacturer for the third-party memory market for the third consecutive year.
In March, Kingston introduces first fully-secure 100% privacy USB drive with 128-bit hardware-based encryption, and later with 256-bit hardware encryption.
In April, Kingston launched Fully-Buffered Dimms (FBDIMMs) breaking the 16GB barrier.
In August, Kingston enters the portable media market with KPEX (Kingston Portable Entertainment eXperience).
In September, Kingston receives Intels Outstanding Supplier Award for Exceptional Support, Quality and Timely Delivery of FB-DIMM Products
2007
Kingston reports revenues of $3.7B for 2006.
January 2007: Inc. Magazine honors Kingston Technology Founders with Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Goldhirsh Award.
iSuppli ranks Kingston as world's number-one memory module manufacturer for the third-party memory market for the fourth consecutive year.
October: Kingston Celebrates 20 years in the memory business.
Forbes lists Kingston as number 83 on its list of "The 500 Largest Private Companies in the U.S."
Inc. ranks Kingston as the #1 Fastest Growing Private Company By Revenue.
2008
Kingston reports revenues of $4.5B for 2007, marking the highest revenues attained in its 20-year history.
iSuppli ranks Kingston as world's number-one memory module manufacturer for the third-party memory market for the fifth consecutive year.
In August, Inc.com's "Top 100 Inc.5000 Companies" ranks Kingston #2 in both Gross Dollars of Growth and Overall Revenue.
In November, Forbes lists Kingston as number 79 on its list of "The 500 Largest Private Companies in the U.S."
2009
Kingston reports revenues of $4.0B for 2008, the second-largest in company history. Volume increased 41% in memory units shipped from 2007.
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Press Releases
Kingston Technology Releases HyperX Fan
June 2, 2009 Fountain Valley, CA (Link)
New Fan Keeps HyperX Memory Cool While Looking Cool
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its new HyperX® Fan, designed specifically to keep Kingston® HyperX memory cool. The dual 60mm fans optimize airflow around the modules helping memory run at peak performance for longer periods of time. A video of the new HyperX Fan has been posted on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKMtqL7pyQk.
"At LAN parties and benchmarking events worldwide, HyperX enthusiasts told us they wanted something cool looking to keep the memory cool," said Dara Sun, HyperX product manager, Kingston. "We listened and thus developed this fan as the perfect complement for both the standard and taller HyperX T1 series modules. The hip blue lights give it a bling factor that could be the difference between first and second place in a system-build competition."
The HyperX Fan is made of anodized aluminum and in the same familiar blue color as the HyperX heatspreaders. When turned on, the fan blades are illuminated by eight small blue LEDs. Power use is minimal and noise is not an issue as the fan runs at a whisper-quiet 25 dBA*. The fan is available as a standalone or bundled with Kingston?s 6GB 2000- and 1800MHz triple-channel memory kits with the T1 heatspreaders for Intel Core i7 systems.
The HyperX fan is backed by a one-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com.
Kingston HyperX 1600MHz 12GB Triple-Channel Kit
Part Number
Capacity and Features
MSRP (U.S. only)
KHX-FAN
HyperX fan (stand-alone fan)
$ 23.00
KHX16000D3T1FK3/6GX
6GB 2000MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.65v)
DDR3 kit of 3 optimized for XMP w/HyperX fan
$ 334.00
KHX14400D3T1FK3/6GX
6GB 1800MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.65v)
DDR3 kit of 3 optimized for XMP w/HyperX fan
$ 297.00
* Maximum acoustical noise 28 dBA
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world?s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit www.kingston.com.
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