The U.S. delegation headed by U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu (PhD) visited the Optogan LED production plant in St. Petersburg. Nobel Laureate Steven Chu (PhD) is a recognized expert in the development of energy efficient technologies. The aim of the official visit of the US delegation to Russia was to become acquainted with Russian industry innovation and to search for possible ways to implement joint projects in energy and energy efficiency. Mutual projects were discussed within the Working Group on Energy and Environment - a bilateral...

In Russia the Optogan Group of Companies has found a prosperous environment for their ambitious expansion plans in LED lighting.

LED manufacturer Optogan GmbH  announced the appointment of Markus Zeiler as General Manager of Global Sales & Marketing. Optogan Group, an innovative manufacturer of LEDs and luminaires is driving forward its sales activities by filling the new top management position. Markus Zeiler (36), who can provide a decade of broad experience within LED sales, marketing and engineering at a global level, will oversee the expansion of Optogan to worldwide operations.

It is reported that Optogan Group of Finland has acquired the industrial facility of CJSC Elcoteq in St. Petersburg, Russia. CJSC Elcoteq is a subsidiary of Elcoteq SE of Russia. Elcoteq started the production of electronic devices and telecom equipment on its plant in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2006. Total area of the fab is 15 500 m2, and its production area is over 5 000 m2.