ON Semiconductor expands R&D operations in Roznov with opening of a new design centre devoted to energy efficient power solutions

On May 22, the company will host an onsite grand opening ceremony at its new Roznov Design Center. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. at 1. máje 2230, 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. Company executives will be in attendance, with Keith Jackson, president and CEO of ON Semiconductor, presiding over the opening ceremony. The event is organized under patronage of Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas. Government officials from the Czech Republic and Czechinvest have been invited. Members of the media are welcome.

Minimizing the impact on the environment was an important consideration during the design and construction of the new Roznov design center building, which houses 1,000 square meters of high tech laboratories. The building was constructed with power efficient heating and cooling systems. Several innovative energy recuperation systems have also been incorporated, including the transfer of wasted heat for hot water preparation and to warm general office space with the building. High efficiency windows and effective internal insulation have also been installed to further decrease the building’s carbon footprint. The building was designed byTeen Engineering and architect Michael Malysa. The general contractor for construction was Skanska. Last week, the building was awarded “Honorable Mention” in the 2011 Building of the Year Contest for the Industrial Buildings category. The award was given by Czech Chamber of Architects under patronage of regional council president - Zlin region.

“ON Semiconductor’s new Roznov Design center and all our talented teams in Roznov and Brno play a key role within the company’s global network,” said Keith Jackson, president and CEO of ON Semiconductor. “The Roznov design team is charged with developing innovative technologies and products to improve energy usage within the myriad of electronics manufactured by our global customers. As such, the products being designed in the Czech Republic are helping to reduce energy consumption and improve overall CO2 emissions.”

Both ON Semiconductor and the Czech government have made important financial investments into the success of our employees here and the company’s R&D, manufacturing and business support operations located in Roznov and Brno. In recent years, ON Semiconductor has expanded its manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its Roznov fabs, built the new Roznov design center facility, and expanded its IT and new product design teams by more than 50 people.

“The ongoing cooperation and subsidy support we receive from the Czech government, Czechinvest and EU funds have been fundamental to our decision to continue to invest in and grow our operations in the Czech Republic,” said Keith Jackson, president and CEO fo ON Semiconductor. “The government subsidies ON Semiconductor receives assist in the advanced training of our local teams and have enabled us to bring on some of the equipment necessary for the expansion of our research, design, laboratory and manufacturing operations here. We look forward to continuing to build upon our successful working partnerships with government leaders and our outstanding company teams in the Czech Republic.”