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Last week CBI member Siemens signed an investment agreement with Chengdu High-Tech Development Zone to establish a manufacturing and R&D facility for industrial automation products in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in southwestern China.
Scheduled to launch operations by the first half of 2013, the new base will be Siemens' largest digital factory in China and the third R&D centre for Siemens industry automation products worldwide. Siemens currently has such R&D centres in Germany and the U.S.
Commenting on the rising importance of Sichuan to Siemens' global operations, Mei-Wei Cheng, CEO of Siemens Northeast Asia and President and CEO of Siemens China, said, "Sichuan is becoming more strategically important in Siemens' global layout. Leveraging our comprehensive, innovative and environmental concepts and technologies, Siemens will continue to actively participate in Sichuan's economic and social development. Today's announcement of building the most advanced automated factory here is a solid step forward."
Commenting on the benefits to the region that the new facility will bring, Dr. Marc Wucherer, President of Industry Sector Siemens Northeast Asia, said, "We are building the most modern digital factory in China by setting global standards in manufacturing efficiency and productivity, and providing individualised products to customers. This will largely help drive the industrial upgrade of the region and cultivate talents of high caliber in the long run."
Click here to read the full press release by Siemens.
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