Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Sterlite and Tongguang Communication to form JVC in China to produce optical fibers

SHANGHAI, CHINA: Sterlite Technologies Ltd, a leading global provider of transmission solutions for the power and telecom industries, and Jiangsu Tongguang Communication Co. Ltd (TGCl), a leading provider of total transmission solutions for optical cable and IT industries, have agreed to form a joint venture company – Jiangsu Sterlite & Tongguang Optical Fibers Co. Ltd (STFC) in Haimen, Jiangsu Province, China to manufacture, market and distribute optical fiber used in the production of fiber optic cables.

“With the continued roll-out of 3G and FTTx, China has retained its position as the largest market for optical fibers in the world. We believe that China would continue to develop and upgrade its telecommunication infrastructure to remain globally competitive and this would ensure that the demand for optical fibers would be sustained over the long term”, said Pravin Agarwal, Wholetime Director of Sterlite Technologies.

“China is an extremely important part of the market for Sterlite Technologies and this joint venture represents a significant strategic investment in China.”

Tang Jinming, Chairman of Jiangsu Tongguang Communication, said: “As one important optical fiber and cable manufacturer of China, we have been adhering to the core values of pursuit of excellence, continued innovation, credibility and win-win result. Moreover, with the benefits of extended product lines, Jiangsu Sterlite & Tongguang Optical Fibers Co., Ltd., the joint venture between Jiangsu Tongguang Communication Co., Ltd. and Sterlite Technologies, would make it faster, easier and more cost-effective for utilities and service providers to build new age communication infrastructures.”

As part of the agreement, Sterlite brings expertise in optical fiber technology and Jiangsu Tongguang Communication brings significant fiber cable manufacturing and market expertise in the China market. The joint venture will be committed to offering high-quality and competitive optical fibers and services to customers.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.