Delta Group Opens Advanced R&D Centre in Singapore That Will Focus on Sustainable Technologies

Singapore, 4 September 2013 – Delta Electronics, Inc. (TWSE: 2308), the global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced the official opening of a Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Singapore. The new centre will focus on sustainable technologies such as energy management, bio-medical, networking and Internet of Things (IOT). Mr. Yeoh Keat Chuan, Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), was the Guest-of-Honour and accompanied Delta's Founder and Honorary Chairman, Mr. Bruce Cheng in leading the grand opening of the Centre.

The Singapore R&D Centre is the latest innovative research base in Delta Group. The Centre is located in Science Park II and currently employs highly-skilled staff members, including software, hardware, bio-medical and process engineers. Over 50% of our current professional staff hold master's degrees or doctorates.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Bruce Cheng, Founder and Honorary Chairman of the Delta Group said, "On behalf of the Delta Group, I extend our gratitude to the EDB for their support of our R&D initiatives. We have selected Singapore as the location for our R&D centre given Singapore's focus on sustainability, which complements Delta's mission to provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions capable of facing the issue of climate change. The Singapore government is strongly committed to developing innovative technologies, and the nation's political and financial stability is exceptional. In addition, there is unparalleled access to a highly qualified local and international workforce".

"We are delighted that Delta has chosen Singapore for its advanced R&D centre. With our vibrant research community and commitment to build capabilities in new and emerging technologies, we are confident that Delta's team in Singapore will complement and strengthen its global R&D efforts," said Mr. Yeoh Keat Chuan, Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

The new R&D Centre in Singapore will add significant value to our current operations in the country. The Centre will also play an important role in allowing Delta to achieve its corporate mission because we are devoted to innovation and systematically developing new products and technologies that are high-efficiency and energy-saving.
Delta's brand promise is "Smarter. Greener. Together." We believe in the importance of a greener, cleaner tomorrow. Delta has dedicated the entire organisation to developing innovative technologies that change the way energy is managed and consumed. With close collaboration among our partners, academic institutions and governments, we can create a smarter, greener world together.