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Nokia plans to start manufacturing in Spain
June 08, 1998
During a visit to Spain today, Jorma Ollila announced that Nokia is studying the possibilities of extending its global manufacturing network in Spain. Extending its global GSM manufacturing network, Nokia intends to establish state-of-the art microwave radio and base station controller factories in Spain. In addition to manufacturing, Nokia intends to create a regional competence centre and co-operate with local Spanish universities in the area of radio technologies.
Nokia offers total GSM systems, with everything from digital mobile phones to transmission to switching. Nokia holds the world's number one position in GSM 1800 networks and is one of the top two suppliers in GSM 900 networks. Nokia is the market leader in GSM 1800 base station systems in Europe. To date, Nokia GSM technology has been supplied or ordered by 70 operators in 36 countries.
Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is a broad-scope telecommunications company supplying mobile phones, mobile and fixed telecommunications networks, data communications solutions, multimedia terminals and computer monitors. With sales in 130 countries, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($9.8 billion) in 1997. Nokia, listed on NYSE (NOK.A), employs more than 38,000 people worldwide.
Further information:
Ms Arja Suominen, Vice President, Communications
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel. (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8193
Fax (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8199
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