Richardson Electronics, a global provider of engineered solutions for the RF and wireless communications, industrial power conversion, security and display systems markets, today announced the opening of a new branch office in Chengdu, complementing the company's other branches in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenhzen.

"Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, represents the economic, industrial and trade center in Southwestern China," stated Mr. Cui Wei, Richardson's regional sales manager of China. "Our presence in Chengdu represents an expansion in our geographic coverage to enhance customer service and demonstrates our further commitment to the local market. We will continue to invest in China and are currently investigating potential new locations as well."

"The Chengdu office will further Richardson's ability to provide engineered solutions to its key market segments within China for wireless communications, industrial power conversion, broadcast and medical imaging/ data display," said Wilson Lee, vice president of Richardson's Asia Pacific sales and operations.