Technology
Huawei opens new headquarters in Canada
Updated: 2011-01-19 15:33
(Xinhua)
TORONTO - Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a Chinese telecom equipment maker, Tuesday celebrated the official opening of its Canadian Headquarters in Markham, Ontario.
The new 46,000-square-foot facility includes sales and marketing capabilities as well as a test lab.
"The establishment of our headquarters in Markham underscores our long-term investment in the Canadian market, and on a broader scale signifies Huawei's continued growth in North America," Charles Ding, president of Huawei North America, said.
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Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello hailed the new launch. "Our government is excited to partner with Huawei on their most recent expansion into Ontario," she said.
"The fact that this company chose to set up their Canadian headquarters in Markham and their R&D Center in Ottawa speaks to the confidence Huawei has in Ontario's skilled workforce and competitive business environment," the minister said.
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