Tsinghua, which operates in cooperation with Tsinghua University, aims to expand its competitive strength in the light-emitting diode (LED) industry through the agreement with Lemnis.
Frans Otten, chairman of Lemnis Lighting, said: “We have been looking for the right partner in China to give us market access to the largest and fastest growing market. Sharing our leading technology with a large Chinese company is essential for Lemnis’ mission to cut energy use in lighting worldwide as soon as possible.”
Remko Gaastra, CEO of Lemnis Lighting, said: “It is our sincere intent to share technology and knowledge with Tsinghua Tongfang and jointly expand the head-start Lemnis has in LED lighting. I also believe that our co-operation will lead to the development of new applications and generate economies of scale through which the adoption of LED in China and elsewhere will accelerate.”
Lu Zhicheng, director of Tongfang Holiding, said: “The cooperation with Lemnis Lighting is an important venture for Tongfang to become a leading lighting player worldwide.
“We hope to become involved in everything from LED chip production to lighting end-applications, and this joint venture with Lemnis Lighting is an essential part of this strategy as it gives Tongfang access to the leading light source and end-application technology.”
