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Both iSuppli and DRAMeXchange Rank Kingston Technology as World’s Top Memory Maker in 2006
Hsinchu, Taiwan -- (July 27, 2007) – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent
world leader in memory products, was recently ranked No. 1 by both iSuppli and DRAMeXchange, the world renowned
independent research companies, in the global dynamic random access memory (DRAM) module supplier market,
based on revenues.
According to iSuppli, Kingston® had total DRAM module sales of over $2.2 billion (U.S. dollars) in 2006, nearly
$800 million more than in 2005. The 2006 total represented a market share rise to 18.1%, over three times more
than its closest competitor, as indicated in a statement released on June 29, 2007.
DRAMeXchange also reported Kingston as No. 1 with annual DRAM revenue of US$1.8 billion and a 20.55% market share.
“To be No. 1 on both iSuppli’s and DRAMeXchange’s lists is exciting and humbling, especially as Kingston turns
20-years old later this year,” said David Sun, co-founder, Kingston. “Our growth could only have been accomplished
through the loyalty and support of our employees, customers and our vendors,” added Sun.
Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston now offers more than 2,000 memory products. In addition to
Flash memory for the latest digital devices, Kingston’s DRAM module offerings include branded or system-specific
memory; ValueRAM® memory built to JEDEC specs and designed for system integrators and white box builders; and
HyperX® for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand higher performance and speed.
The iSuppli report encompassed DRAM module revenues only and did not include OEM contract manufacturing or Flash memory
sales. In February, Kingston announced its 2006 revenues were the highest in company history, as global sales
reached $3.7 billion.
| 2006 Rank | 2005 Rank | Company | 2006 Revenue* | 2006 Market Share | 2005 Revenue* | 2005 Market Share |
| 1 | 1 | Kingston | 2,210 | 18.1% | 1,475 | 16.7% |
| 2 | 2 | Smart Modular | 668 | 5.5% | 483 | 5.46% |
| 3 | 7 | Ramaxel | 648 | 5.3% | 325 | 3.68% |
| 4 | 3 | A-Data | 618 | 5.1% | 453 | 5.12% |
| 5 | 13 | TwinMOS | 494 | 4.0% | 418 | 4.73% |
| 6 | 4 | Crucial | 476 | 3.9% | 355 | 4.02% |
| 7 | 16 | PQI | 431 | 3.5% | 202 | 3.68% |
| 8 | 8 | Corsair | 425 | 3.5% | 317 | 3.59% |
| 9 | 5 | Apacer | 381 | 3.1% | 355 | 4.02% |
| 10 | 12 | Transcend | 359 | 2.9% | 229 | 2.59% |
| 11 | 9 | Wintec | 278 | 2.3% | 250 | 2.83% |
| | | Others | 6,708 | 54.9% | 4,611 | 52.2% |
| | | Total | 12,229 | 100.0% | 8,833 | 100.00% |
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| 2006 Rank | 2005 Rank | Company | 2006 Own Brand DRAM
Module Revenue* | 2006 Market Share |
| 1 | 1 | Kingston | 1800 | 20.55% |
| 2 | 2 | A-Data | 631.4 | 7.21% |
| 3 | 3 | Smart Modular | 482 | 5.50% |
| 4 | 9 | Transcend | 352 | 4.02% |
| 5 | 6 | MA Labs | 335 | 3.82% |
| 6 | 14 | Apacer | 303 | 3.46% |
| 7 | 5 | Crucial | 292 | 3.33% |
| 8 | 8 | Corsair | 285 | 3.25% |
| 9 | 12 | TwinMOS | 282 | 3.22% |
| 10 | 7 | Geil | 272 | 3.10% |
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For more detailed information visit the Kingston Web site at: www.kingston.com/asia.
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, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United
States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more
information, please visit www.kingston.com/asia.
Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All
other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
Media Contact:
Solange Chiu
Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
+886-3-566-6972
solange_chiu@kingston.com.tw
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