Slogan: Sound Innovation
Well-known manufacturer of headsets for various devices and communication systems. Wired and wireless solutions are produced for both professionals and ordinary mortals. In the latter, the company is firmly associated with Bluetooth headsets for mobile phones, which, however, is not surprising.
The history of this company began long before the appearance of mobile phones suitable for mass production. Pacific Plantronics was registered on May 18, 1961. Initially, she was engaged in the "development and production of specialized electronics for aviation." With particular pride, the company recalls the fact that when NASA began exploring the moon, it used its products for this. In 1969, Neil Armstrong uttered his famous phrase about small and big steps into a headset. Plantronics. A good start and great advertising, agree.
Plantronics Discovery 925 (image from the official website) |
More such bright moments in history Plantronics did not have. However, the company stands firmly on its feet even without them, being a leader in its industry. Numerous studies help her to gain a foothold in this role. Plantronics is the owner of many unique developments. The company's products often carried the proud nickname "first in the world" or even became the standard.
After the "conquest" of the American markets, Plantronics began its European expansion, having arrived in the UK in 1986. Now there are already representative offices in many countries.
The company's headquarters is historically located in Santa Cruz, California, USA (Santa Cruz, California, USA). In factories and offices Plantronics more than one thousand people work (at the end of 2009 - 3000). Unlike many other companies, Plantronics is in no hurry to transfer its production facilities to the Asian region.