Siemens is one of the most well-known, liked and respected corporate citizens in China. And this is not surprising given Siemens long history of co-operation dating back to 1872, when the company delivered China’s first pointer telegraph. Siemens has witnessed the tremendous changes that have taken place since China’s opening up and reform drive and is proud to be a reliable, committed, and trustworthy partner in China’s development.
All business segments of Siemens worldwide are active in China including Automation and Control, Power, Transportation, Medical, Information and Communications, Lighting as well as Household Appliances. Core business areas are infrastructure development and industrial solutions. To date, Siemens has established more than 90 operating companies and 60 regional offices in China. These offices are the backbone of Siemens’ regional marketing strategy and ensure that the company is close to its customers to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to their needs.
With more than 50,000 highly qualified local staff, Siemens is one of the largest employers amongst foreign invested enterprises in China. The company has been striving to become a fully integrated part of the Chinese economy and is committed to continue its investment to develop and extend local manufacturing, engineering, R&D, software development, as well as procurement activities to ensure the sustainable and profitable growth of its business in China.