Acer Company Description
Acer proves that third place can sometimes count as a win. The company is a leading manufacturer of notebook, tablet, handheld, and desktop computers. Other Acer products include servers, storage systems, projectors, LCD televisions, digital cameras, and computer displays. The company also provides IT support services. Acer outsources its manufacturing and sells through resellers and distributors worldwide. The company has enjoyed a resurgence of late, ranking as the fastest growing PC vendor for several years running. Acer acquired Gateway for $710 million in 2007. It now trails only Hewlett-Packard and Dell in the global PC market.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Acer's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Acer's evolution in the marketplace.
