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Motorola Announces the Opening of Its Energy
Systems Group Shanghai Center
Center Provides Local
Design Services and Supply Chain Management
SHANGHAI, P.R. China -- July 10, 2002 -- Motorola
(NYSE:MOT) today announced the opening of its Energy Systems Group (ESG)
Shanghai Center. The Center initially provides design services and supply chain
management for the Asia Pacific Region with additional business operations,
quality and product safety centers of excellence to follow. Motorola ESG
provides complete energy system solutions for portable electronics including
cellular phones, personal digital assistants, notebook computers, and two-way
radios. ESG leverages a broad range of technologies and systems expertise to
deliver integrated energy solutions for many of today's leading brand-name
wireless communication and computing devices. The businesses' full range of
services includes global manufacturing, logistics management, product testing
services, technology assessment, licensing partnerships, supply chain
management, dedicated customer support, and energy system design
services.
ESG applies a wealth of energy
systems and components knowledge to deliver integrated energy system solutions
for portable electronics. Through performing ongoing systematic evaluation of
all suppliers, ESG has the flexibility to offer a variety of alternatives in
cells and electronics. With the integration expertise developed through their
years of experience in designing energy systems, ESG offers their customers
solutions that optimize the performance of the host device.
"Motorola Energy Systems Group is expanding
its presence in Asia to demonstrate our commitment to our customers who require
closer working relationships early in their development stages of portable
consumer products," said Padmasree Warrior, corporate vice president and general
manager, Motorola Energy Systems Group.
"Recent
advances in technology require our energy system solutions to provide greater
energy density within ever shrinking product packaging. The increasing demand
by consumers for portable electronic devices with advanced features and
functionality is driving us to partner with our customers and suppliers to work
together to meet the consumers' energy
expectations."
The Shanghai Center, a key
location for Energy Systems Group, supports Motorola's business development
strategy to deliver industry-leading embedded electronic solutions. As Motorola
China recently announced, the corporation has developed a five-year strategy
that is aimed at growing with China by expanding its investments and utilizing a
localization strategy.
"The opening of the
Shanghai Center further demonstrates Motorola's decision and commitment to
establish and secure a strong partnership with China while contributing to the
remarkable business growth in this region," said Percy Lam, Asian general
manager of Motorola Energy Systems Group. "With the great potential for portable
energy systems worldwide and especially in the Asia Pacific region, our Shanghai
Center is a significant growth opportunity for Motorola, Shanghai, and
China."
"The
establishment of Motorola Energy Systems Group Shanghai Center is just one
element of Motorola's China strategy," said Jenny Wang, vice president and
director of corporate finance for Motorola China. "By partnering with China, we
are confident that we will continue leading the China
market."
About Motorola
Motorola Energy Systems Group is a business unit of the
Motorola Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS). ESG provides complete,
integrated energy systems solutions for portable electronics leveraging a broad
range of technologies and systems expertise. IESS is a leading provider of
advanced electronic products and systems for customers integrating electronics
into their products.
Motorola, Inc.
(NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and
embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were $30 billion.
www.motorola.com/esg
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Media Contact
Michael Ning
Motorola
(China) Electronics
Ltd.
8610-65641332
a15872@email.mot.com
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