Upson International Corp. is the Philippines’ largest retailer of IT products with a NATIONWIDE REACH, NATIONWIDE SERVICE commitment. The company was organized and incorporated as Proton Microsystems, Inc. in 1995 by Mr. Ricardo A. Lee and Mr. William Lim. Established as a distribution company in 1995, the company switched its focus on retailing in 1997, launched its Octagon Computer Superstore brand in 2004, and introduced Micro Valley stores in 2006. Upson International Corp., as it was rebranded in 2017, now has a presence in 16 out of the 17 regions of the Philippines.
The company now operates 200 stores, offering a wide and up-to-date product assortment and serving thousands of people every day. The collection of store brands includes Octagon, Micro Valley, and Gadget King, while also carrying a growing portfolio of exclusive branded products such as Silvertec, Delta Force, Imperio, Akawa, Norgicool, and JW Concept. Products are also available on the company’s website and in popular e-commerce platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, and Pick-a-roo.
Upson International Corp. retails information technology products including IT hardware and software products, communication devices, gaming equipment, and related accessories. As the Philippines’ largest IT product retailer, the company brings to the country some of the world’s leading players, including Samsung, HP, Apple, Brother, Vivo, Asus, Acer, and Lenovo. From 2022 to 2026, the company plans to open 250 stores or additional retail space of 25,000 sq.m., with an aggressive rollout in the next three years.
The company’s leadership includes Ricardo A. Lee, a Director who was Chairman from 1995 to 2021, and William Lim, who has been a director since 1995. Anthony Thomas C. Roxas, Jr. is the Finance Executive Director with at least 23 years of banking experience in Investment Banking and Corporate Banking, and is currently Finance Executive Director of Orion Group International and Quantity Solutions Inc.
Upson International Corporation recently shared a summary of its President’s Report at the company’s 2026 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, revealing how the company performed in 2025
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