IRVING, TX — EMS provider Elcoteq Network Corp. has opened a new plant in Bangalore, India, and will manufacture telecommunications equipment there. The facility will employ approx. 1,000 people and manufacture products, including mobile phones and communications network equipment, for global customers operating in India and the Asia-Pacific.

"With a population of over one billion people, mobile-phone penetration of a mere 3% and a telecom services market growing at over 100% annually, India represents one of the most exciting regions for handset OEMs and EMS providers," said president and CEO Jouni Hartikainen. "Given the huge opportunity, cost advantages, availability of highly skilled manpower, infrastructure and software development facilities, proximity of key suppliers and the government's agenda for telecommunications and electronics manufacturing, we find this an extremely attractive location."

"This inauguration is more than the launch of a manufacturing facility. It is about revolutionizing the EMS sector in India and tapping the vast opportunities it offers. The telecommunications sector in India has surpassed all forecasts," added chairman Antii Piippo.