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“ESI has long been recognised as a pioneer and innovator of breakthrough technologies for laser- based LED manufacturing processes,” said Nick Konidaris, president and CEO of ESI. “In working closely with our LED customers, ESI has developed revolutionary systems that are directly aligned with their production roadmaps targeting the next generation of devices for high brightness solid state lighting applications. We are proud to be delivering these state-of-the art platforms, which are providing the industry’s most attractive cost-of-ownership and ROI.”


Samsung LED and KOPTI to enhance LED lighting technology


The Korean LED chip manufacturer and research institute will collaborate to become more competitive in the LED market


On 30 June 2011, Samsung LED and the Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI) signed an agreement to accelerate the development of LED lighting technology.


With the manufacturing know-how gained from years of experience in the LED business, Samsung LED is now seeking to achieve maximum synergy by utilising the assets that KOPTI has obtained over many years such as technical skills, highly skilled researchers and equipment.


Through early development of the supplementary yet essential technologies within the centre, both organisations are aiming to obtain global competitiveness.


“Technologies and the infrastructure that KOPTI has developed for many years will help Samsung LED in great deal to become a leading global company.” said Jae Kwon Kim, CEO of Samsung LED.


Osram completes acquisition of Siteco


The purchase of the supplier of professional lighting applications opens up new growth potential for LED applications. Osram has also appointed Klaus- Günter Vennemann as head of the business unit Professional Lighting.


On 1 July 2011, Osram successfully completed the acquisition of Siteco Lighting GmbH based in Traunreut, Germany.


Siteco offers professional lighting applications for commercial and public areas, including municipal infrastructure such as buildings, streets, tunnels, airports or sport stadiums.


“With this acquisition Osram is strengthening its position in the solution business. This applies to both classic energy-saving and LED-based lighting technology,” says Wolfgang Dehen, CEO of Osram.


To aid this development, the firm has appointed former CEO of Siteco, Klaus-Günter Vennemann, 57, as head of the business unit Professional Lighting.


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