OSRAM Kunshan new plant officially put into operation 500 local employees

With the continued expansion of global demand for innovative lighting products, OSRAM's second plants are officially put into operation today to further expand its production capacity in the region. The new plant will employ approximately 500 employees in Jiangsu, Kunshan, the main production of automotive and display lighting products. OSRAM Asia Pacific CEO Wu Shengbo said: "the new plant operators will not only be able to meet Chinese strong market demand for innovative lighting technology, will further enhance our influence in the world's largest single lighting market. "

Wu Shengbo, President and CEO of OSRAM Asia Pacific

According to China's National Bureau of statistics released by the bulletin shows that as of the end of 2014, China's civilian car ownership reached 154 million, an increase of 12.4%. Such a huge car market will bring tremendous opportunities for the development of automotive parts market.

OSRAM in 2005 to set up the first plant in Kunshan, engaged in R & D and production of projection lighting components. The new plant put into operation not only close to the original plant, will also be supported by OSRAM Wuxi LED packaging plant. The plant will play an important role in OSRAM's global manufacturing layout and will continue to provide innovative lighting products to meet the growing needs of customers in the region. Kunshan Development Zone, deputy director Pan Jiankang said: "Kunshan photoelectric industry has a strong industrial base, the new factory of OSRAM special lighting production will help Kunshan to further improve the photovoltaic industry chain, to become the development of photovoltaic industry base in East China and Chinese premier. "

OSRAM Special Lighting Co. Ltd. Asia Pacific CEO Gunnar Eberhardt said: "the new new factory special lighting investment in Kunshan further demonstrates OSRAM's long-term commitment to manufacturing services market Chinese Chinese. With the continuous growth of China's auto market, we will continue to provide our customers with the most advanced lighting technology and products. "

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