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HP’s International Operations

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As Hewlett-Packard continued to expand its product line, the company also branched out into international markets. Beginning in the late 1950s and continuing throughout the rest of its existence, Hewlett-Packard operated numerous corporate and production facilities around the globe, each of which faced unique challenges and opportunities. But regardless of where in the world this expansion occurred, leadership at Hewlett-Packard always maintained its world-renowned corporate culture as a means of fostering further technological innovation.

Bill Hewlett helping to unveil a sculpture to celebrate Hewlett-Packard SA's 25th anniversary in 1983.
Going Global: HP S.A. in Geneva
Matryoshka dolls representing HP Russia's leadership, from the Moscow office head (smallest) up to Bill and Dave (largest).
HP’s Moscow Office Matryoshka Doll
Bill and Dave wearing YHP-branded Japanese robes while visiting Yokogawa Hewlett-Packard during its 10th anniversary.
10 Years of Yokogawa Hewlett-Packard
Video: HP Joint Venture with China
HP CEO John Young spending time with employees during a trip to Hewlett-Packard Malaysia in the 1980s.
Continuing the HP Way
Interior shot of computers in production at Hewlett-Packard's production facility in Grenoble, France.
A French Connection: HP Grenoble
Photo of employees working at terminals in Hewlett-Packard's Hong Kong office in 1981.
Doing Business in Hong Kong: HP Office
Exterior photo of the Hewlett-Packard manufacturing plant in Boblingen, Germany, in 1959.
Built in Böblingen: HP’s Manufacturing
Hewlett-Packard CEO John Young speaks with Chinese officials during a visit to China in 1984.
Creating China Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett and Packard speaking with employees in the 1970s.
Management by Walking Around Continues
Lew Platt meeting with South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung.
Starting Hewlett-Packard Korea
Photo of Bill Hewlett (right) and Dave Packard (left) with Boblingen's Lord Mayor (center) at the Medal of Honor ceremony.
The Gold Medal of Honor of Böblingen
A group photo of the Hewlett-Packard Taiwan team in the 1980s.
Building a Presence in Taiwan
Front view of the Deming Prize featuring a profile view of W. Edwards Deming.
A Meaningful Medal: HP’s Deming Prize
Dave Packard shakes hands with an unnamed Japanese official during the formation of Yokogawa Hewlett-Packard.
Founding Hewlett-Packard Japan
Group photo taken during the Hewlett-Packard Board of Directors' Visit to Beijing in 1963.
HP’s Board Meeting in Beijing
Dave Packard shaking hands with Jiang Zemin, then-president of the People's Republic of China.
A Presidential Visit: Packard in China
Photo of unnamed Blue Star team members in front of the Blue Star House building.
HP Making Inroads in India
Bill Hewlett, Dave Packard and other men during the unveiling of a sign at Hewlett-Packard Malaysia in 1972.
Made in Malaysia: HP in Malaysia
Photo of HP's Barcelona production floor demonstrating open floor plans and individual space.
Barcelona Business: HP Production Facilities
A group photo from the opening of the China Hewlett-Packard Representative Office in 1981.
Cementing a Foothold in China
Hewlett-Packard production facility in Germany with open spaces and individual workstations.
Purpose Built: Open Floorplan at HP
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