Agilent Technologies Opens Two New Facilities in Malaysia for R&D and Manufacturing of New Technologies.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PENANG, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2003 Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced that it has opened two new facilities in Penang, Malaysia that will include a research and development center, design and metrology metrology Science of measurement. Measuring a quantity means establishing its ratio to another fixed quantity of the same kind, known as the unit of that kind of quantity. labs, and manufacturing lines of Agilent's latest test and measurement instruments and semiconductor products. The Asia Pacific region is Agilent's strongest growth area, with Agilent Malaysia playing a pivotal role in developing and expanding the markets in the region. Nearly 40 percent of Agilent's total orders and revenue originate in Verb 1. originate in - come from stem - grow out of, have roots in, originate in; "The increase in the national debt stems from the last war" the Asia Pacific market. In highlighting the success of Agilent's operations in Penang, Agilent Chairman, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Ned Barnholt said, "Agilent Malaysia is a solid contributor to the region in areas such as technology innovation, world-class manufacturing, and strong customer relationships. Its dedicated and talented workforce continues to contribute toward our company's ongoing innovation strengths and technological leadership, enabling us to provide innovative new products for our customers." Agilent Malaysia currently holds the responsibility for a number of global functional and business activities. It serves as the Asia hub for Agilent's test and measurement instrument manufacturing and order fulfillment Order fulfillment (in BE also: order fulfilment) is in the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer. Sometimes Order fulfillment functions, semiconductor product manufacturing, and is the Asia Pacific headquarters for supplier management and quality. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 35,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6 billion in fiscal year 2002. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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