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Sumitomo Electric Strengthens Sales of Low- and Medium-Voltage Cables in Myanmar

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July 11, 2016
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
*This press release was originally published in Japanese on June 30, 2016.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has concluded a sales partnering agreement with a Myanmar company, Waminn Group of Companies (Wa Minn) for expanding the market of low- and medium-voltage cables* in the country.

In the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a new government was established in March, 2016. As investment from overseas has grown steadily, the country is expected to achieve further economic development. Meanwhile, the development of infrastructure, such as roads, ports, railroads, electric power and communications, has posed a great challenge. In the field of electric power, while Myanmar's electrification rate is approximately 35% at present, the country plans to achieve 100% by 2030. This means that the demand for electric power is expected to grow.

Accordingly, the expectation is that the electrical infrastructure market will grow substantially in Myanmar. Taking this opportunity, Sumitomo Electric concluded in February 2016 a partnering agreement with Wa Minn, a local company, regarding the sales of low and medium voltage cables in the country. On June 18, 2016, Sumitomo Electric announced the business collaboration between the two in Yangon City, inviting approximately 350 guests from the Myanmar business community, relevant companies, the Japanese Embassy in Myanmar, andJapanese enterprises located in Myanmar. Sumitomo Electric also held a seminar for relevant organizations and companies in Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar.

Sumitomo Electric is determined to deepen the collaboration with Wa Minn to expand its business in Myanmar, and thereby contribute to the development of the country.

Launching ceremony of Sumitomo Electric cable

Launching ceremony of Sumitomo Electric cable
From left: Yasuyuki Shibata, Executive Officer of Sumitomo Electric, Yasuo Nakazawa, Managing Director of Sumitomo Electric (Thailand) Ltd., Naung Kun Myint Wai, CEO of Wa Minn, Kun Naung Myint Wai President of WaMinn

Wa Minn

Established in 1996, the company expands its business in diversified sectors, including the manufacture of porcelain enamel and aluminum building materials, apparel manufacturing, real estate development, mine development/refining and sales of water treatment equipment.
The company's founder, Mr. Myint Wai, is also President of the Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA). Due to his close relationship with Japan, he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette from the Government of Japan in 2014.

* Electric power cables that carry low- or medium-voltages of up to 35 kV.
They are used as basic materials in general industries and construction sites of houses, buildings, power networks, railroads and many other structures.

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