AsianScientist (Mar. 26, 2011) – This week, Dell, the world’s leading systems and services provider, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Chengdu Global Operation Facility at the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone.
The company’s expansion to Chengdu supports the Western-China Development Strategy (Go-West policy) aimed at developing the country’s inner-western region for trade and commerce.
Chengdu is an important emerging city for global IT industry, with Intel, TI, Foxconn, Lenovo, Compal, and Wistron having facilities there. The computer output capacity of Chengdu is expected to reach 100 million units in Oct. 2011, accounting for 20 percent of the world’s 170 million units in 2013.
In addition to Chengdu, Dell has other facilities in Xiamen, Shanghai and Dalian.
Dell’s expenditure in China is expected to be greater than US$100 billion over the next 10 years, and it may hire up to 3,000 team members for its Chengdu facility. According to industry analyst firm IDC, Dell is the No. 2 supplier of computer systems in China with a 9 percent share.
Said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell:
“Our tremendous growth in China over the past 12 years reflects the dedication of our more than 6,000 talented Dell team members operating there today. We are committed to the success of our new flagship operation in Chengdu and the promise it holds for all our customers.”
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Source: Dell Inc.
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