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From start-up to global manufacturer

Kingston continues to grow from the shared values of our employees, partners and customers.

Kingston continues to grow from the shared values of our employees, partners and customers.
Built on Commitment

Built on Commitment

Kingston started out in 1987 when two engineers and friends, John Tu and David Sun, saw an opportunity in the technology space.

During a severe shortage of surface-mount memory chips, they designed a new type of memory module which fulfilled a demand for memory that would serve to redefine industry standards for years to come. What began as a garage start-up quickly grew into a technology powerhouse. While Kingston has long since outgrown that garage, the high standards of quality, reliability and customer service remain.

Today, Kingston is a leading global manufacturer of memory and storage solutions. Our customers include businesses of all sizes, tech consumers and a vast network of channel partners. We supply top-tier data centers, cloud providers and PC manufacturers, as well as companies developing the next trends in smart devices.

Our quality products and solutions are backed by unwavering service and support; standards our customers have come to depend on. The resourcefulness and flexibility that started Kingston continue to drive our business today.

Our culture

Our corporate culture is rooted in one principle: Built on Commitment. We are proud of the products we build with the help of our employees’ expertise and our patented testing process, ensuring reliability and compatibility. Our products make today’s world possible and bring tomorrow’s world closer. From data centers and laptops to smart and wearable technology to IoT-based devices, Kingston products drive the everyday technology used to live, work and play.

Kingston’s entire business outlook hinges on commitment. If we take care of our employees and vendors, they will be committed to taking care of our customers. Since our first day, this formula of outstanding relationships and quality products has been pivotal in Kingston’s success.

From a solid foundation of long-term partnerships with suppliers, business partners, resellers and distributors, we continue to develop and strive. If you’re seeking a company that will never stop pushing to go above and beyond in service and support for corporate and consumer customers alike, Kingston is the choice to make.

Kingston Is With You every step of the way

Our people

Our people are at the heart of Kingston’s success. From the beginning, John and David focused on creating an environment where people could come together, work hard and have fun. They modelled the values of respect, fairness and flexibility as Kingston’s standards of conduct. As new employees and global offices join the Kingston family, our core values continue to be passed along:

As a group of passionate and experienced people, we genuinely care about our global community, our business, our partners and each other. We strive beyond our immediate duties to see the bigger picture, meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. This willingness to be accountable and adaptable is key to Kingston’s success in expanding our reach to partners and customers.