| Corning Incorporated (Corning) is a global, technology-based company that operates in four business segments: Display Technologies, Telecommunications, Environmental Technologies and Life Sciences. Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for use in liquid crystal flat panel displays. Telecommunications segment manufactures optical fiber and cable, and hardware and equipment components for the telecommunications industry. Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filters for automobile and diesel applications. Life Sciences segment manufactures glass and plastic consumables for pharmaceutical and scientific applications. On December 31, 2007, Samsung Corning Precision Glass Co., Ltd. acquired Samsung Corning Company, Ltd. In August 2008, Corning completed the sale of its Steuben Glass Division to Steuben Glass LLC, an affiliate of Schottenstein Stores Corporation. |
