Toronto, Ontario – September 18, 2019.
Baylin Technologies (TSX:BYL) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Galtronics Vietnam Co. Ltd. (“Galtronics”), has been selected as one of a few vendors to supply a tier one network equipment provider with 3.5GHz 5G MMU (Massive MIMO Unit) antenna modules, on a worldwide basis.
Galtronics has commenced construction of production lines in its new facility in Vietnam, with scheduled completion in Q1, 2020. Volume production of these antenna modules is expected to begin in Q2, 2020. There will be additional 5G products produced in this facility commencing at a later date. Galtronics will invest approximately C$9.0M to design and equip this facility which will have sufficient capacity to address its customers’ needs for the next 2-3 years, with the ability to double production if required.
Recent reports from ResearchAndMarkets suggest the massive MIMO sector is poised for explosive growth, with industry revenue expected to grow from US$1.3B in 2018 to US$21.0B by 2026, representing a 41.6% CAGR. “This project represents the single largest new business opportunity Galtronics has ever invested in and we expect it to generate positive ROI within the first 2 years of production. This facility will be dedicated to 5G products and this win launches us into an exciting wave of the future.”, said Randy Dewey, Baylin’s President and CEO.
Source: Baylin Technologies Inc.
For further information contact:
Daniel Kim, EVP Corporate Development
Baylin Technologies Inc.
daniel.kim@baylintech.com
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Baylin (TSX: BYL) is a diversified leading global wireless technology management company. Baylin focuses on research, design, development, manufacturing and sales of passive and active RF products and services. We aspire to exceed our customers’ needs and anticipate the direction of the market.
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