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Elcoteq Bangalore Received the Karnataka IT Export Awards for the year 2007-2008
Elcoteq Bangalore received the recognized “Certificate of excellence among Electronic Hardware Export in Karnataka” award for the year 2007 – 2008. The award was given during the BangaloreIT.Biz 2008 event on November 7, 2008.
The award has been conferred jointly by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), the government of India and the government of Karnataka to the best performing software or hardware technology company units located in the state of Karnataka. The award was presented by Mr. Omakar Rai, Senior Director of STPI.
The General Manager of Elcoteq Bangalore, Mr. Sukhvinder Kumar, congratulated the Elcoteq Bangalore employees for their dedication and hard work in achieving yet another milestone in the journey of Elcoteq Bangalore. Many dignitaries were present at the ceremony including the Information Technology Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Katta Subramanya Naidu.
The STPI is a society set up by the department of communication and information technology, government of India, in 1991. Its main objective is to encourage, promote and boost the software export from India.
The STPI maintains internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training and implementation services. Services cover network design, system integration, installation, operations and maintenance of application networks and facilities in varied areas ranging from VSATs to ATMs.
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Bangalore, CN, Communication, Communication Technology, Communications Networks, ems, India, Integrated EMS
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Manufacturing Communications Technology Products in India
WiMAX is one of the fastest growing wireless broadband technologies and India is the world’s fastest growing markets for wireless telecommunication. This combination offers a fertile location for the volume manufacturing of communications technology products.
by Petra Ebner and Arno Kolk, Elcoteq
To successfully manufacture WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) and communications technology-related products in India, OEMs are looking for a number of things. These include technology expertise, sourcing, a global footprint, design support, and asset management.
Communication network products being manufactured in India by Elcoteq include wireless and wireline infrastructure products and equipment for enterprise networks. Products for wireless infrastructure are cellular base stations, microwave systems, plug-in units for mobile base stations, and antennas. For wireline infrastructure, products include ADSL multiplexers and other broadband network products, and enterprise network products such as switches for data networks. The WiMAX product mix ranges from customer premises equipment (CPEs) to remote radio heads (RRHs) and complete WiMAX base stations.
Investing in Experts
Technology expertise in these sectors requires years of experience and a substantial investment in the engineers who specialize in radio frequency and microwave frequencies and the accompanying challenges. Establishing a manufacturing plant involves a major investment in capital equipment. At these high frequencies, testing and measurement equipment and their operation all become more complex. Elcoteq has established complete Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing lines and radio frequency (RF) test and measurement capabilities in its Indian facility.
Component sourcing is another issue to consider before deciding on manufacture in India. The source from which parts are obtained affects not only their purchase price, but also the cost of delivery, time schedules and inventory demands. It also introduces the possibility of tariffs on imported components. If parts are available in India, both the reliability of the source and the quality of the parts must be determined, and quantity and delivery issues must be resolved. Linking up with an EMS partner that has a local supply network can save a lot of time and money and reduce cost of ownership.
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Bangalore, CN, Communication, Communication Technology, Communications Networks, Elcoteq, India
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Elcoteq Dongguan Honoured as One of Top 100 Information Enterprises in Dongguan, China in 2008
Elcoteq Dongguan was honoured as one of the Top 100 Information Enterprises in Dongguan in 2008 at the 10th Dongguan International Computer Communication & Consumer Electronic Products Exposition (3C Expo). Mr. Edmund Xia, deputy general manager of Elcoteq Dongguan, accepted the award at the opening ceremony of the conference, which was held at the Dongguan International Conference & Exhibition Center in Dongguan, China on October 20.
Elcoteq received this honour for its contribution to accelerating the development of the manufacturing industry in Dongguan. Elcoteq Dongguan was ranked number 34 among the major enterprises in this manufacturing center of China which boasts over 20,000 manufacturing enterprises covering over 30 sectors and making 60,000 types of products.
Elcoteq Dongguan was established in 1999 in the Nancheng District of Dongguan, China and is one of Elcoteq’s four volume manufacturing plants in the Asia-Pacific region. Along with manufacturing services, the company supports Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) with fully integrated solutions comprised of collaborative design, manufacturing, engineering services, sourcing, demand and supply chain management, and after-sales services (product repair and product recycling) for the entire lifecycle of their products. Capabilities include box build and sub-assembly manufacturing for communications products like mobile phones and RF modules; mobile phone box build (GSM, PHS, CDMA); LCD driver modules; combiner and distribution units (CDU – Band Pass Filter), and remote radio units (RRU). The plant is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certified and has Six Sigma, SA8000, and EHS implementation.
The Dongguan International Computer Communication & Consumer Electronics Exposition (3C Expo) is a signature show in Dongguan, featuring computer accessories, software, communication and network products..
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award, China, Communication, Communication Technology, Computer, Dongguan, ems, Integrated EMS
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FIRST ELCOTEQ FORUM IN ZURICH
The first-ever Elcoteq Forum was held on October 28, 2008 in the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland. Hosted by Elcoteq’s Communications Networks Business Area, numerous Swiss and European technology industry leaders took part. The majestic Hotel and its beautiful surroundings provided participants with abundant benchmarking and networking opportunities.
The event began with a highly informative presentation about trends in globalization and the changes and challenges facing European industry in 2009.
The keynote speech was given by Professor Dr. Paul Schönsleben, well known for his work at Zurich’s ETH University. Mr. Bruno Cathomen, Vice President, Sales and Business Development, Communications Networks Business Area, Elcoteq, then presented the host’s perspective on globalization and the realities of communications technology manufacturing in Europe. An open and fruitful discussion followed.
“Globalization shows risks but also opportunities for key industries. Focusing on engineering competence and education still are keys for European and Swiss industrial companies”, said Dr. Schönsleben.
“Globalization still offers strong growth potential for the communication technology industry and other industries in Europe and Asia,” Mr. Cathomen said at the event.
The Elcoteq Forum is a platform for decision makers in related industries that offers information about current topics in the communications technology industry. The target is to view and analyze trends, opportunities and challenges in global markets from a variety of perspectives..
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Brand Protection, Communication Technology, Communications Networks, ems, ETH, IEMS, Industry, Industry Platform, Swiss Industry, Switzerland, Technology, Zurich
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Reaping Success from Online Banking and Mobile Device Marketing
GE Money Bank Austria is headquartered in Vienna and has 35 other branches and around 500 employees. It specializes in consumer and online loans.
by Carsten Barth and Pertti Rönkkö
The bank provides retail sales financing for the customers of Ikea, Suzuki, Apple and other partners, and also engages in service cooperation with Allianz. Bank Manager Mr. Gürol Sari, who joined GE Money Bank in 2005, is delighted by his company’s success in online sales and tele and Internet marketing. Sari has achieved exceptional results in developing sales of consumer loans over the Internet and mobile phones.
Mr. Sari says that GE Money Bank branches used to look like old Viennese cafes. They are now state-of-the-art service institutions. The company’s new approach is well in evidence on its Internet site, too.
“We’ve modernized all our branches. Our staff has been trained by a team of coaches. We’ve focused especially on the quality of the advice we provide – after all, satisfied customers are the key to success. We’ve also extended our opening hours until six in the afternoon, which is unusual in Austria. In addition, we’ve set up a mobile customer advisor team and expanded our online functionalities.”
In the Internet, Personally
Mr. Sari says that GE Money’s online business has grown a whopping 800 percent. The bank has set up excellent online applications for its partners, such as furniture and appliance stores. These applications are so effective that financial advisors and salespeople simply can’t afford not to use them. He says that GE Money Austria has been able to develop and launch the first payment system for online sales (www.teilzahlung.at) in a very short timeframe.
“Consumers have also warmly welcomed our free car sales and leasing portal (www.meinauto.at) and our own service site (www.gemoney.at). These sites make it even easier for consumers to make decisions. 80 per cent of our new customers come to us through the Internet. Our existing clientele is also relying more heavily on the Internet as a source of information. We can state that half of all our business is tied to online marketing.”
According to Mr. Sari, mastering the rules of the game is the key to online success. The Internet must be an integral element in all marketing. He emphasizes that e-mail, SMS, telemarketing and other marketing tools that might even seem old-fashioned nowadays still have a role to play.
“We’re continuing to develop these tools, although the main thrust is on Internet marketing. But we also boost our mobile device marketing. We use SMS to send product information to customers, leave call requests and confirm appointments. We send background information to our own employees via SMS so as not to disturb ongoing negotiations.”
Tracking Technology
Mr. Sari says that the evolution of the Internet as well as mobile devices such as the Blackberry and the new iPhone open up massive new marketing opportunities. For this reason, it’s vital to keep track of the latest developments.
“Because this is of paramount importance to us, we get to grips with it thoroughly. We track customer behavior on our Internet site with extreme accuracy. Even the slightest changes are analyzed. We know that new innovations are constantly being introduced in Internet marketing. We keep ourselves abreast of them at all times.”
The future of mobile Internet and mobile devices will boost this trend. Internet and mobile device marketing will play a vital role for GE Money Bank’s marketing and customer relationship activities.
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http://www.elcoteq.com/en/Media/Publications/Customer_magazine/frontpage.htm>
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Austria, Bank, Brand Protection, Communication Technology, Elcoteq, ems, GE Money Bank, General Elcetric, IEMS, Integrated Electronics Manufacturing Services, Integrated EMS, Manufacturing services, Total Cost of Ownership, Vienna
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Elcoteq’s REACH approach featured in Technology Forecasters Inc Blog
Why REACH blinds and boggles some, busies others
by Pam Gordan, Technology Forecasters Inc. www.TechForecasters.com
Though the European Union’s REACH regulation is boggling some electronics-company managers trying to understand its implications, and blinding those not yet willing to face the most comprehensive legislation on chemicals ever introduced, the REACH regulation is busying companies such as Elcoteq. European-based electronics contract-manufacturer Elcoteq already has inventoried all chemicals used in their Hungarian, Romania, and Estonian plants, and systematically extracted from all suppliers of these chemicals a signature committing on-time product registration (pre-registration is through Dec. 1, 2008).
This week I was in Finland working with our clients at Elcoteq and Tellabs. Just as when I visited Nokia my first trip to Finland I noticed among top and middle management a fluent understanding of environmental strategy—a fluency prevalent at electronics companies in The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, and elsewhere in Europe.
“We grew up in the forests and many of us have summer cottages that are not equipped with modern amenities, and so we learned to be practical—recycling everything we can and burning the rest for energy,” says Minna Aila, Elcoteq’s Director Corporate Responsibility based near Helsinki. “Environmental conservation comes naturally.” She says many global companies – particularly European ones – think of corporate responsibility as encompassing economic, social, and environmental issues–the triple bottom line. (About social responsibility, Aila says she hates the term giving back, “because it means that one is taking something away to begin with.”)
Elcoteq is embarking on the third of three corporate responsibility levels: The first was compliance, the second was realizing that steps beyond compliance can offer a competitive edge, and the third is integration of environmental and social strategy throughout the business. “I don’t know if a company has a DNA,” Aila adds, “but if it did environmental and social strategy would be in the DNA, or backbone, of thinking.” Environmental leadership at Elcoteq reports directly to the CFO, receiving ample corporate priority and commitment. “Environmental thinking has to be understood at the top management level,” says Aila.
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Arad, Brand Protection, Communication Technology, CR, Elcoteq, Electronics Manufacturing Services, environment, environmental responsibility, Estonia, EU, Europe, Global, Hungary, Pécs, REACH, regulations, Tallinn, Technology Forecasters Inc., TFI
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Elcoteq’s founder’s biography published in Finland
Mr. Antti Piippo’s biography was published in beginning of October in Finland. Mr. Piippo is founder and principal shareholder of Elcoteq. He has held management positions in the electronics industry since 1971. Mr. Piippo also holds hold several positions of trust in numerous Finnish companies and business associations. The biography exposes the eventful life story of the globally well known businessman and explains how he has begun who he is. Mr. Piippo is also known for his colorful private live, which has often been in the limelight of the Finnish press. The book reveals that the prize he has paid for the success is remarkably big.
http://www.otava.fi/kirjat/tieto/2008/fi_FI/antti_piippo/>
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Antti Piippo, Brand, Communication Technology, Contract manufacturing, Corporate Responsibility, Elcoteq, ems, Finnland, principal founder, share holder
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Elcoteq Hungary Celebrated 10th Anniversary
Elcoteq Hungary celebrated its 10th anniversary on September 17, 2008 in Pécs. The anniversary was celebrated at the plants in Pécs during September. The festivities on the anniversary day featured a Gala show at the National Theatre of Pécs, where approximately 520 guests including Elcoteqians, politicians and business partners, gathered to celebrate.
Mr. Jouni Hartikainen, President and CEO of Elcoteq, Ms. Erika Szücs, Hungarian Minister of Social Affairs and Labour and Mr. Tasnádi Péter, the mayor of Pécs gave speeches in the gala. The program of the gala was comprised of a large variety of acts including Finnish, Hungarian songs as well as ballet and folk dances. After the gala, the celebration continued with a dinner at the Palatinus Hotel, where Mr. Hannu Hautala also introduced the new General Manager, Dr. Lajos Gódány, who started on September 15, 2008.
Elcoteq’s operations in Hungary started in 1998 with 250 Elcoteqians working at the Finn plant. Nowadays there are about 6,400 Elcoteqians working at Elcoteq Hungary. The total floor space of the facilities is over 50,000 square meters..
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10 years, Brand, Communication Technology, Contract manufacturing, Corporate Responsibility, Elcoteq, Europe, Hungary, Pécs
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Barrier-free cheering for Paralympics
One hundred Elcoteq employees raised their voices to cheer the athletes who participated in the Beijing Paralympic Games, held September 6-17, in Beijing China. Selected by the Beijing Olympic Governing Committee, they were among the 1000 volunteers participating on the Paralympic cheerleading squad.
Besides yelling slogans like, “Go Go athletes!”, they used sign language, made special gestures, and applauded together when singing, to make sure that there were no barriers to communicating the joy, excitement, and encouragement they felt to these special athletes. Every Elcoteq volunteer considered their selection an honor, and spent many hours in training, learning and practicing the presentation skills.
The Paralympics offered barrier-free facilities and transportation services for all athletes at the Paralympic Games. Just as they did at the summer Olympic Games, these Elcoteq volunteer cheerleaders kept their promise that there would be no barriers to cheering and showing their best wishes to these special world-class athletes.
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Asia, Brand Protection, China, Communication Technology, Corporate Responsibility, CR, Elcoteq, Electronics Manufacturing Services, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games
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EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AWARD for the Elcoteq plant in India
Elcoteq’s manufacturing plant in Bangalore, India has received the prestigious 2007 - 2008 ELCINA -DUN & BRADSTREET first place award for Excellence in Environment Management. The award was presented by Dr. V. Krishnamurthy, Chairman, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC), at a ceremony in New Delhi, India on September 10, 2008.
ELCINA (Electronic Industries Association of India) was established in 1967 and is India’s oldest and largest electronics association. It serves as an interactive forum for electronics and IT manufacturers. The ELCINA - Dun & Bradstreet Awards for Excellence in Electronics Hardware Manufacturing and Services recognize the achievements of electronics/IT manufacturing companies in India. The selection committee was comprised of senior government officials and industry representatives who selected Elcoteq based on an elaborate, well-structured evaluation system that encompassed 1000 aspects of business in relation to environmental management. Dun & Bradstreet Corporation New Jersey, USA, is a leading provider of credit information on businesses and corporations and a consultant for Best Industry Practices.
“It is an honor to receive this award,” said Sukhvinder Kumar, General Manager, Elcoteq Bangalore. “It is a proof of Elcoteq’s commitment to be responsible citizens in the communities where our plants are located and of the world. Elcoteq Bangalore has instituted some major energy saving and environmentally friendly measures, and we are continuing to institute new programs in these areas.”
Elcoteq Bangalore was inaugurated in 2005 in Bangalore, India. It is one of Elcoteq’s four volume manufacturing plants in the Asia-Pacific region..
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Asia, Bangalore, Communication Technology, Contract manufacturing, Elcoteq, ems, IEMS, India
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