Micro-component and consumer electronics provider AAC Technologies opens new R&D center in Tampere, Finland
Tampere, 17 Sep: AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (AAC), a global leading supplier of integrated micro-component solutions for communication, consumer electronics and automotive markets, announces the opening of a research and development center in Tampere. The company plans to increase its headcount up to 100 employees over the next three years.
AAC Technologies, headquartered in Shenzhen’s Nanshan district, is researching, developing and manufacturing innovative solutions for smartphones, portable electronics and automotive markets across the world. The new Tampere site will be AAC’s Center of Competence for imaging, including research and development of solutions for sensing, optical design and image processing.
Tampere is strategically an ideal location for us, said Jiang Nan, the Senior Vice President of AAC. – The main drivers for AAC landing in Tampere are the highly experienced engineering expertise combined with the extensive technical university network, ensuring solid flow of new talent along with providing research cooperation opportunities.
AAC Tampere starts with 20 employees, but the company has plans to increase its headcount up to 100 employees over the next three years (2018–2021). For Tampere region, the hiring impact is notable and in monetary terms AAC’s office investment is worth 5 million USD, expected to grow to 20 million USD when the plans for full personnel are realised.
The City of Tampere warmly welcomes the newest investment, made by AAC. Our region offers a unique combination and skillset for investments and company operations. The City of Tampere and Business Tampere have an active role in supporting the creation of innovations, said Mr. Lauri Lyly, the Mayor of City of Tampere.
Moreover, the new Tampere University will establish an inspiring and globally attractive environment for research and learning, and also provide a unique hub for the interdisciplinary research on the economy, technology, health and society. Tampere truly provides an extraordinary competitive edge to the companies in the region”, he continued.
The Tampere R&D Center has launched with 20 employees, with plans to increase up to 100 staff over the coming three years, with investment expected to exceed 20m euros as growth plans are fully realized, according to David Plekenpol, Chief Strategy Officer of AAC Technologies.
Business Tampere has worked closely with AAC during the company’s evaluation of Tampere as an investment destination.
Mr. Oliver Hussey, Senior Advisor at Business Tampere added “This is the sixth imaging technology related company to establish an R&D site in Tampere in the past three years, re-enforcing Tampere as one of the leading imaging centers in the world. AAC Technologies brings an excellent addition to the Tampere Imaging Ecosystem.
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