STMicroelectronics' new headquarters for Greater China (China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) is located in the Zizhu Science Park in the Minhang District of Shanghai. ST's new Greater China HQ reflects not only its current status as one of the top five semiconductor suppliers in the Chinese market but also its determination to further increase its presence in one of the world's most important regions.
While the new HQ houses all regional business activities, its main focus will be on Research & Development, creating innovative new solutions for ST customers both in the Greater China region and around the world. The size of the building, some 20,000 square meters, allows for growth of ST staff in Shanghai, from nearly 400 today to a maximum capacity of 1,200.
Currently, around half of ST's employees in the region are engineers, either supporting local customers in developing innovative new products across the spectrum of electronics applications or working in Competence Centers, where silicon designers and applications engineers work together to develop solutions for partners and customers around the world. ST already has two Competence Centers in Shanghai, one focusing on Digital TV software for worldwide platforms and the other dedicated to Multi-Segment applications. To date ST's Greater China silicon design team has developed more than 60 products for both local and worldwide customers.
The new Greater China HQ is built to high environmental standards and aims to provide the best working environment for the staff. For example, it features a long, narrow floor plan that maximizes the level of natural lighting, providing a better working experience while saving energy. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com. |
