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The Automation and Drives Group (A&D) of Siemens Ltd., China today holds an opening ceremony for the newly built Phase II of Siemens Electrical Drives (Shanghai) Ltd. (SEDS). The Phase II consists of a manufacturing base and a warehouse centre. Upon its completion, SEDS is able to double its production capacity and shorten delivery time to the market. As a major move taken by Siemens A&D in China's medium-voltage converter market, it enables SEDS to better serve the needs of customers and exceed customer expectation, reaffirming its strong commitment to the China market.

SEDS is located in Gaodong Industrial Zone of Pudong New Area, now covering a total area of 3,400 square meters. With the Phase II going into operation, SEDS will double its monthly production capacity to reach 100 units and thus able to satisfy the rapidly-growing demand for medium-voltage drives in China as well as in other Asian markets.

Mr. Peter Herweck, Executive Vice-President of Siemens Ltd, China and President of A&D China, said, " We have been dedicated to increasing the productivity of our customers in various industries… the completion of Phase II indicates that Siemens' new investment to expand the medium-voltage drives business was carried out smoothly, and our customers will be ensured shorter delivery time for their orders."

SEDS, a former subsidiary of global-leading medium voltage Air Cooled drives provider Robicon Corporate, joined Siemens in 2005 as Siemens AG acquired Robicon Corp globally. Thanks to the excellent quality and outstanding performance, SEDS' products are well accepted and widely used in various industries including oil & gas, metallurgy, water and waste water treatment, iron & steel, cement, paper, mining, public utility, etc. Meanwhile, SEDS witnessed its sales volume reaching 270 million RMB in 2007, three times that of 2005. Now with an annual output of about 400 million RMB and still increasing steadily, SEDS has become the third-largest subsidiary in Siemens' medium-voltage drives business worldwide.

The new factory not only sets a milestone in Siemens' medium-voltage converter business development in China, but also will fortify the presence of Siemens A&D in Shanghai. To date, Siemens A&D has set up five operating companies in Shanghai, engaged in electrical drives, low-voltage power distribution, circuit protection, process analytics and electronic assembly.