Universal Instruments named a “Most Influential Enterprise” in China
Universal Instruments named a “Most Influential Enterprise” in China
Keywords: Quality awards, China, Electronics industry
To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, Chinas flagship information technology publication, China Electronic News, jointly organised an awards event to identify “The Most Influential Enterprises in Chinas Information Technology in 20 Years”. On 15 December 2004, Universal Instruments was named one of the top 40 businesses at a prestigious ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Information Industry – Peoples Republic of China (Plate 3).
Plate 3Gene Heiser (left), VP Sales & Marketing for Universal Instruments, displays the plaque presented by China Electronic News alongside winners from other firms
Based on voting by the readers of China Electronic News and visitors to www.sina.com.cn, Chinas most popular web portal, Universal Instruments was chosen for its “superlative performance” in the China region over the past 20 years. The judging criteria decreed that an enterprise must be top ranking in Chinas information industry or in its sector; that it must be outstanding in its innovations in the areas of technology, market, administration and services; and that it must be a brand of high awareness and reputation. A panel of specialists and market experts adjudicated the voting to determine the winners.
Besides Universal Instruments, other companies honoured included top Chinese enterprises such as Sichuan ChangHong, Skyworth, Haier, Hisense, Huawei Technology, Lenovo, and multinationals like Alcatel, Cisco, Epson, Ericsson,Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Philips, Sony, Samsung and Toshiba.
The awards ceremony saw 400 influential technology leaders gather at a 5-Star Beijing Hotel for a prestigious event that included a networking opening ceremony, formal dinner, speeches, Chinese dancers and musicians, and finally the awards announcements. Gene Heiser, VP Sales & Marketing at Universal Instruments, was invited on stage to accept a plaque on the companys behalf.
“We were pleased to be nominated and delighted to be among the winners. Now we will proudly display this award in our Shekou facilitys Hall of Fame”,says Heiser. “It is very rewarding to gain such recognition for our continuing efforts and commitment to the technology industry in China. We know were on the right track and intend to stay the course”, Heiser adds. The award is also a fitting climax to Universals own 85th anniversary celebrations.
