http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_(company)
Multitech, which was founded in 1976, was renamed Acer in 1981.
The global headquarters is in Sijhih City, Taipei County, Taiwan.
In 2002, the pan Acer Group employed 39,000 people supporting
dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Revenues
reached US $12.9 billion that year. In 2000, Acer spun-off its
manufacturing operation to focus on developing technologically
advanced, user-friendly computing. In deciding to support the sales
of its product lines through specific marketing activities that
best utilise distribution channels, Acer grew worldwide while its
labour force contracted. By 2005, Acer employed 7,800 people
throughout the world while maintaining a global sales and service
network. Revenues were US$4.9 billion in 2003 and US$7 billion in
2004.
