SMK Electronics Corporation Opens Sales Office in Brazil

São Paulo’s SMK Electrônica Brasil Ltda to Supply Brazil Pay TV Markets With Localized Remote Control Development and Support

SÃO PAULO--()--SMK Electronics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of remote controls and consumer electronics components, today announced expansion of its presence in South America with the opening of a new sales office, SMK Electrônica Brasil Ltda, in São Paulo Brazil. Directed by Mr. Mario Sergio Stehling Melo and under the supervision of Mr. Alfonso Camacho, SMK’s new office will supply OEM remote control design, development and manufacturing solutions to Pay TV markets in Brazil and neighboring countries.

Following closely upon the company’s expansion of its NAFTA-certified manufacturing facilities in Mexico, SMK’s opening of its new São Paulo sales office will bring cost-effective remote control development and manufacturing to Brazil’s Pay TV marketplace. Utilizing the latest IR, RF and Bluetooth® Smart communication technologies, SMK’s advanced remote control solutions enable new interface options for interactive content including voice command, touchpad navigation and gesture-based control of Set-top-Box delivered rich media programming.

”Responding to a sustained increase in demand for Pay TV services throughout South America, we are excited to expand our presence there through the opening of a new sales office in Brazil,” said Paul Evans, president of SMK Electronics Corporation, U. S. A. “The São Paulo office, through localized customer involvement, participation and support, is designed to strengthen and expand SMK's business and market penetration, not only in Brazil, but throughout Latin America.

SMK Electronics’ new sales office address is SMK Electrônica Brasil Ltda, Av. Paulista 37 - 4o Andar, São Paulo, 01311-902, Brazil. The telephone number is (+55 (11) 2246-2832, and the fax number is +55 (11) 2246-2799.

About SMK Electronics

SMK Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo Japan, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM remote controls, producing more than 70 million units annually. SMK Electronics, SMK’s America Group, in coordination with SMK’s Europe Group, is uniquely positioned to offer its global customers advanced OEM remote control solutions that support rich media, interactive content and advanced TV features. For more information, visit SMK Electronics USA, SMK Europe Group and SMK Corporation.

Bluetooth® and Bluetooth Smart are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Contacts

SMK Electronics Corporation
Keith M. Roberts
(805) 987-6662 x 206
kroberts@smkusa.com

Contacts

SMK Electronics Corporation
Keith M. Roberts
(805) 987-6662 x 206
kroberts@smkusa.com