Omron Americas Opens New Creative Lab in San Jose, California


HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL--(Marketwired - March 15, 2016) - Omron Electronic Components is pleased to announce the opening of its Creative Lab in San Jose, California. The new technology lab is in Tisch Tower, located next to Santana Row in the Silicon Valley region.

The Creative Lab is an open-air environment, with unique collaborative spaces and labs. It houses teams from the electronic components and industrial automation divisions, as well as Omron Precision Technologies (OPT).

"Omron Electronic Components (OCB-AM) is excited about the opening of our San Jose office," said Jeff Rogers, President and Chief Operating Officer of OCB-AM. "As our vision is to be a 'Provider of innovative technology solutions committed to enhancing the quality of life,' it was imperative that we establish a foundation in the heart of Silicon Valley. With this new office, we look forward to the creation of new product development, while spreading into new applications and expanding our customer base."

Jeff Winter, the San Jose-based Strategic Business Development Manager, added, "We are excited to have a strong presence of Omron engineers and sales professionals close to high technology companies. We are proud of our growing footprint in the San Jose area, and look forward to working more closely with our customers, as well as local distributors."

About Omron Electronic Components

For over 80 years, Omron Electronic Components has been a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow sensors, pressure sensors, and optical components. Omron Electronic Components is the Americas subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $7 billion global leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services. Omron's broad product offering can be found in applications for the communications, transportation, medical, HVAC, appliance, industrial automation, consumer electronics, test and measurement, and gaming markets around the world. Omron Electronic Components has an extensive sales network consisting of regional sales professionals, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service staff, and an authorized distributor network.

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Contact Information:

Press Contact:
Michael Kedzie
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Omron Electronic Components -- Americas
(847) 755-7820

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