Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. () is a battery and electronic materials manufacturer headquartered in

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. Samsung SDI operates its business with Energy Solutions and Electronic Materials segment. The Energy Solution segment manufactures rechargeable batteries used for IT device, automotive, and

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(ESS) applications, and the Electronic Materials segment produces materials for semiconductors and displays. In the first half of 2022, Samsung SDI is ranked sixth in the world with a market share of 5 percent according to SNE research. In 2022, Samsung SDI started to build pilot line for solid-state batteries in the South Korean city of Suwon and began its first production from the very line in 2023. In 2012, Samsung SDI and several other major companies were fined by the

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for

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of TV

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Corporate governance

As of 30 June 2023.

Plants

As of October 2023, the company operates two battery cell plants in South Korea and four overseas battery cell plants in the

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and

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Cooperations

Hyundai Motor

The company will supply square batteries for

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from 2026 to 2032.

Rugby Union

Samsung SDI had a

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team that played in the Korea Rugby League, the top division in Korea, from its formation in 2003 to 2014. Winning the competition 4 times.

Honors

* Korea Rugby League ** Champions: (4) 2003, 2004, 2008, 2012

Notable Former Players

Internationals

* Lee Myung-geun * Tae Il Yoon * Kim Young Geun * Jung Sung Kyun * Lee Gye Deok * Chul Woong Kwak * Kim Nam Young * Kim Soon Eun * Park Chan Min * Kwan Jung Hyuk

References

External links

* 1970 establishments in South Korea Companies listed on the Korea Exchange Companies in the KOSPI 200 South Korean brands Samsung subsidiaries Battery manufacturers Electric vehicle battery manufacturers {{SouthKorea-company-stub