Samsung Honored Local Veterans at Ninth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon

Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Ninth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry on November 1. The event was part of the company’s commitment to honor local veterans for their service to the nation. The company also provided 650 meals to veteran families during a drive-thru luncheon at the local Veterans’ Affairs Office.

Samsung hosted its Ninth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry

Samsung saluted veterans by participating in the Newberry Veterans Day Parade. After the parade, the company welcomed veterans and their families to the luncheon, where they could pick up their meals and enjoy outdoor seating with live music. The event brought smiles and conversation to everyone who attended.

“Every year, we look forward to this event to show our commitment and appreciation for those who gave so much,” said Thomas Komaromi, General Counsel at Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America. “Veterans hold a special place in our community, our company, and our hearts. We look forward to continuing our efforts and showing the local community how important they are to the success at Samsung.”

Since opening its home appliance manufacturing plant in Newberry County in 2017, Samsung has worked to improve the lives and opportunities of military communities in the area . To support this effort, the company continues to team up with organizations such as the American Legion and the Freedom and Hope Foundation.

“We are so grateful for Samsung and the continued commitment they’ve made to veterans across the Newberry community,” said Raleigh Hickman, Director of Veteran Affairs in Newberry County. “This veterans celebration is a highlight of the year and means so much to our veterans and their families.”

Samsung’s manufacturing plant in Newberry County plays a big role in the company’s growth in the US. Located right outside the city of Columbia, the facility produces a bunch of home appliances, including washing machines. It is the company’s second major manufacturing site in the country, which helps deliver new products to American customers quickly.