Building upon its previous top vendor awards from three of the world's largest telecommunications infrastructure providers, Andrew Corporation, a global leader in communications systems and products, has been named "best global partner" by ZTE Corporation.
ZTE, the fastest growing global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, chose Andrew for this annual award based on cost, quality, delivery, and service during 2005.
The award is Andrew's first from a Chinese communications equipment provider, and follows the company's designation as supplier of the year for 2004 by Nortel, Lucent, and Siemens (Brazil).
"We are pleased to earn this recognition, as it reflects the hard work of our people and Andrew's comprehensive support of ZTE in China and throughout the world," said Patrick Leung, managing director--China, Andrew Corporation. "Through a combination of global resources and local focus, we remain fully committed to helping ZTE achieve success in addressing wireless opportunities in China and markets around the world."
ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE's product range is the most complete in the world, covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, and handset markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to customers in more than 100 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world's communications.
About Andrew Corporation
Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ:ANDW) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Westchester, IL, is an S&P 500 company founded in 1937.
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