Samsung walks away as Manufacturer of the Year 2005-2006

PC magazine has rewarded Samsung Electronics the Manufacturer of the Year Award 2005 - 2006 for the IT industry.

Every year PC Magazine, the regions most influential and largely read technology magazine, assesses the wide range of electronic merchandise that floods the market year by year. A broad array of products is thoroughly examined based on quality, pricing, innovation, consumer image, packaging, and overall performance. The magazine also looks for companies having shown versatility in triumphing over the odds, carved a new niche in the market, or shown innovative leadership in their product strategy.

Over 800 products from 23 categories have been submitted this year alone.

Samsung Electronics won the maximum number of awards throughout the year, by captivating close to 70 awards. The electronics manufacturer dominated across a diverse set of categories including laser printers, photo printers, media players, LCD TVs, and LCD monitors.

"We are very proud to be awarded Manufacturer of the Year 2005 - 2006 for the IT industry in the region. This establishes our success for this year and sheds light on what is yet to come from Samsung Electronics in 2007 living up to our commitment to bring cutting-edge technologies to the Middle East," says Chi Won Suh, President & CEO Samsung Electronics Middle East & Africa.

"Samsung will continue to focus on technology innovation and forward-looking design to enhance consumers' digital experiences in the Middle East and around the world," he concluded.