(GWINNETT- METRO ATLANTA) May 12, 2015 – Georgia Department of Economic Development and Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development, joined SELF Electronics USA Corporation to celebrate the expansion of its new office and warehouse operations in Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Located at 3264 Saturn Ct., the company’s 28,000-square foot Peachtree Corners facility will house the company’s sales operation, technical support, as well as distribution of SELF Electronics’ LED products to major America retailers.

“This new warehouse and office space is vital to meeting our market’s demand for immediate availability of our products, as well as supporting the growth of our sales and marketing team,” said Vivian Wang, President of SELF Electronics USA. “By expanding our operations in Gwinnett, we are reinforcing our commitment to this community, as we increase our efficiency and provide quality energy saving LED products to our customers through the U.S.”
Governor Nathan Deal’s office presented a letter of commendation congratulating the company and highlighting SELF’s commitment to the local business community.
“SELF Electronics USA’s decision to expand in Gwinnett demonstrates that our logistics infrastructure and skilled manufacturers have what it takes to attract innovative companies to Georgia,” said Gov. Deal. “Our pro-business climate, solid network of companies and longstanding business relationship with China continue to support Georgia’s thriving international business community. I have no doubt that this leading global company will continue to find success in Gwinnett County.”

SELF Electronics’ announcement comes on the heels of multiple international relocation and expansion wins for Gwinnett County, which boasts a global business base of more than 600 companies. SELF Electronics is one of a growing number of companies from China with active operations in Gwinnett County.

“Companies like SELF Electronics play a significant role in Gwinnett’s diverse economy,” stated Gwinnett County Board of Commissions Chairman Charlotte Nash. “Our business climate is further strengthened when companies, such as SELF Electronics, choose to expand and grow in our community. We congratulate them on this great accomplishment.”

“We’re excited that SELF Electronics has chosen the City of Peachtree Corners as the site of this expansion,” said City of Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason. “SELF Electronics will be a welcomed addition to the growing list of innovative, global companies that call Peachtree Corners home.”

SELF Electronics designs, develops, and manufactures a wide range of optoelectronic products such as full series LED lamps, LED displays, LED drivers, sensors and control systems. With a strong R&D department and production capability, the company has produced many custom-designed, high-quality products that are favored by clients both for residential and commercial applications. SELF USA’s new facility currently houses 10 employees, a distribution warehouse, technical support and a showroom. This expansion will help SELF USA to accommodate 10 additional employees, supply more product lines and provide higher service levels to customers. SELF Electronics’ Headquarters in Ningbo, China has been rated among the biggest exporters and manufacturers in LED indoor lighting industry.  SELF also has a subsidiary in Cologne, Germany, and sales office locations in Paris, France and ShenZhen, China.

“We work with our partners to create a welcoming environment for international businesses seeking to expand or relocated operations to our community,” said Nick Masino, Senior Vice President of Economic Development and Partnership Gwinnett. “As a result, many of the companies we support choose Gwinnett for their expansion into US markets and SELF Electronics is a perfect example of the sustained growth companies experience in this community. We wish them continued success.”

This project was a collaborative effort between the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Gwinnet Chamber Economic Development.