China’s TP-Link outsources telecom network production to local Optiemus

NEW DELHI: In an instance of a key Chinese electronics vendor localising its production in India, Chinese telecom equipment company TP-Link has outsourced its production to local contract manufacturer Optiemus Electronics Ltd.
The two companies on Monday announced a partnership that will see the Noida-based Optiemus manufacture TP-Link’s networking devices and smart home products.
Under the partnership, Optiemus will be manufacturing a range of key telecom and IoT products like GPON, cameras (security and surveillance), home Wi-Fi routers, enterprise routers, modems/gateways, SOHO switches, and other network expansion devices, the companies said in a statement.
These products will be manufactured in OEL’s facility having a capacity to produce up to six million devices per year. “This collaboration will also pave the way forward to develop and manufacture electronic products for export markets,” it said.
OEL will continue to focus on developing a local supply chain to provide power adapter, mechanical parts, and more for TP-Link. This pact will reduce import dependencies and provide better control on supply, as per the statement.
“This collaboration reinforces TP-Link’s commitment towards the ‘Make in India’ vision and bolsters India’s resolve to become the global hub for telecom and electronics manufacturing,” the companies said.
The strategic partnership aims to serve India’s growing demand for connected devices and pave the way for Made-in-India electronics to reach export markets.