Product category:
Electromechanical Components
News Release from: Omron Electronics
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 May 2003
Chinese expansion anticipates demand
Omron is to significantly expand its component manufacturing plant in Shenzhen, China - which it opened in June 2002.
Omron is to significantly expand its component manufacturing plant in Shenzhen, China - which it opened in June 2002 To support expected exponential growth in demand from China, Omron ECB is to add 40,000m2 of factory space, and increase headcount from 1300 to 3000 by March 2004, to support the enhanced capacity
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Quick-release range of 22mm pushbutton switches
Omron launches new 22mm pushbuttons New from Omron is the easy-connection / quick-release A22 range of 22mm pushbutton switches.
The 45,000m2 ISO9001 certified plant produces high quality relays, switches, sensors, connectors and other components.
Commenting on the plans, Jose Luis Gonzalez, European Marketing Manager for Omron Components said, "At Shenzhen, we use the same innovative manufacturing technologies and demanding quality processes as at facilities elsewhere in the world.
Our expansion here is in line with our strategy to support our component business with flexible, responsive and cost-competitive manufacturing support".
The Shenzhen facility was certified to QS9000 before opening, and certification to the demanding ISO/TS16949, the harmonised standard for the automotive supply chain, was achieved in January 2003.
• Omron Electronics: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• Electronicstalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
