Laird to set up a manufacturing plant in Vietnam and expand its Design Centre in South Korea
Laird PLC today announces it has committed to expanding its Asian presence through the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam and the expansion of a Design Centre in Seoul, South Korea, broadening its geographic market presence and overall customer diversity.
The manufacturing facility near Hanoi will principally manufacture EMI products for the global smartphone and portable electronic device market. The factory will be equipped over the next quarter, with production starting early in the second quarter of 2014. The design teams in Seoul will work with the Hanoi facility as well as with our existing site in Shenzhen, China.
The overall cost of investment will be approximately $7 million US Dollars in 2014 with a further $3-5 million US Dollars in 2015. This investment will help underpin our growth prospects for 2014.
David Lockwood, Chief Executive, commented:
"This is an important development for Laird as it expands our design and manufacturing capabilities for our Asian customers. As we said a year ago, we would not only diversify our customer base, but focus on those customers and markets which exhibit good growth characteristics.
Our operational structure allows us to flex resources whilst continuing to invest for future growth and our differentiation of innovation, reliable fulfilment and speed is enabling us to expand into new territories and become a strategic partner with key industry leaders."
An update on strategic progress will be made on 28 January 2014.
For enquiries:
Laird PLC
David Lockwood, Chief Executive
Jonathan Silver, Chief Financial Officer
Anna Hartropp, Head of Investor Relations
Tel: 020 7468 4040
MHP Communications
John Olsen
Reg Hoare
Tel: 020 3128 8100
About Laird
Laird is a global technology business focused on enabling wireless communication and smart systems, and providing components and systems that protect electronics. Laird operates through two divisions, Wireless Systems and Performance Materials. Wireless Systems solutions include antenna systems, embedded wireless modules, telematics products and wireless automation and control solutions. Performance Materials solutions include electromagnetic interference shielding, thermal management and signal integrity products. As a leader in the design, supply and support of innovative technology, our products allow people, organisations, machines and applications to connect effectively, helping to build a world where smart technology transforms the way of life. Custom products are supplied to major sectors of the electronics industry including the handset, telecommunications, IT, automotive, public safety, consumer, medical, rail, mining and industrial markets. Providing value and differentiation to our customers through innovation, reliable fulfilment and speed, Laird PLC is listed and headquartered in London, and employs over 9,000 people in more than 58 facilities located in 18 countries.
Trademarks
© 2014 All rights reserved. Laird and the respective logos are trademarks owned by Laird and/or Laird PLC, either directly or indirectly through one or more subsidiaries. Other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein, may be trademarks of their respective owners.