epcos is the successor to siemens matsushita components and manufactures some passive electronic components. epcos with headquarters in munich, germany, is the market leader in europe and no. 2 worldwide and has design, manufacturing and marketing facilities in europe, the americas and asia. no electrical or electronic device can operate without them. our components process electrical signals, protect electronic circuitry and control energy supplies. our corporate strategy is based on competence in technology, customer orientation and innovative strength. in fiscal 2004, we were no. 1 worldwide for saw components, piezo technology, power capacitors, surge arresters, thermistors and varistors. these products account for 55% of sales. as the largest broadliner, we are concentrating on the innovative markets of information and communications as well as automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. epcos. just everywhere.....<br><br>epcos has been rapidly and consistently stepping up its presence in china for years. today, each of our five divisions manufacture in china. more than 4,100 employees in china alone make up almost a quarter of our global workforce. our customers in china include both multinational and local companies. our presence in china comprises five manufacturing locations and six sales offices. we have combined our chinese business activities under the roof of epcos (china) investment ltd. epcos thus offers customers in china the optimum solution for obtaining sound advice and the full range of passive electronic components from a single source, and paying for them in local currency.<br><br>more information can be found on the company website www.epcos.com.