News
- Titlee2v extends its Asia Pacific presence
- Date22 August 2007
Just 7 months after establishing its first office in the Asia Pacific region, e2v has recruited more staff, is moving to new larger premises and is planning to extend its presence into Japan and Korea.
e2v has a long history of supplying product to the region, both from direct sales and via a network of distributors. With sales to the Asia Pacific region now over US$30m, e2v’s Hong Kong office plays a vital role in the company’s global operations.
There are now 6 people in the Hong Kong office and 1 in Beijing. The office is staffed by a strong combination of experienced e2v employees and Hong Kong nationals, with essential local business and custom knowledge. e2v is now also in the process of recruiting field engineers for Korea and Japan specifically to support the company’s imaging business.
In recognition of the importance of the new office, e2v was recently invited to a reception held for new companies setting up in Hong Kong, hosted by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang.
‘We have always been committed to the region, but by establishing our own office here in Hong Kong we have taken our commitment to another level.’ Commented John Brewster, VP of sales Asia Pacific, adding ‘our customers and distributors have been very positive about our new office, recognising how it helps us to provide them with a better service. The invitation to the Chief Executive’s reception, in recognition of our commitment to the region, was a real honour.’
Attached picture of John Brewster (front row 6th from left) standing next to Donald Tsang.
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e2v technologies plc
e2v technologies is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of specialised components and subsystems, falling within two product groups:
o Electronic tubes
o Sensors and Semiconductors
These products enable some of the world’s leading OEMs to deliver innovative systems for medical and science, aerospace and defence, and commercial and industrial applications.
For the year ended 31 March 2007, e2v achieved sales of £173.9m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (e2v.l). In July 2006 e2v technologies plc acquired a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialised electronic components and sub-systems, based in Grenoble, France and in May of 2007 e2v plc acquired MiCS Microchemical Systems SA a designer and manufacturer of semiconductor based gas sensors. These acquisitions strengthen the Group’s position as a major global provider of specialised electronic components and subsystems.
e2v’s products are supplied into three core market areas:
o Medical & Science: Sensor technology includes imaging sensors for intra-oral and panoramic dental X-ray, mammography, life science applications and X-ray microscopy. Electronic tubes are the enabling technology behind radiotherapy cancer treatments, microwave medical therapy and high-energy physics.
o Aerospace & Defence: Sensor technology includes products for military surveillance, targeting and guidance, space-based imaging and astronomy, radar, electronic warfare, and broadband data converters and microprocessors for aerospace applications. Electronic tubes provide the enabling technology behind radars, electronic countermeasures (ECM), electronic warfare and satellite communications.
o Commercial & Industrial: Sensor technology includes marine radars, industrial safety sensors, automotive radars and alarms, thermal imaging cameras used by fire fighters, CCD and CMOS high resolution line scan cameras for industrial inspection. Electronic tubes provide enabling technology behind TV broadcast, satellite communications, marine radar and food & industrial processing.
The overall purpose of the business is to grow sustainable shareholder value whilst appropriately meeting the expectations of customers, people, partners, suppliers and the wider community. e2v’s vision is to create value through bright ideas in technology and materials science. The Company’s mission is to place customers at the heart of the business, providing enabling products of premium quality that extend technical barriers and enhance the competitive position of our partners.
e2v has approximately 1,800 employees worldwide with three UK based manufacturing sites in Chelmsford, Lincoln and High Wycombe, one in Grenoble, France and one in Corcelles, Switzerland. In addition e2v has sales offices in the UK, USA, Germany, France and Hong Kong, as well as a network of distributors and representatives covering other key territories.
Further information on e2v technologies plc is available from its website, www.e2v.com
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