Wuxi The Seagate operation in China was established in 1995 to build the latest generation hard drives for the PC and consumers. Located in the Wuxi-Singapore Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, the Wuxi plant underwent a major expansion in 2002. The 50,000 square meter state-of-the-art facility houses automated printed circuit board assembly lines, hard drive product lines and testing operations—all designed to address the increasing demand for volume production in the region. Today Seagate Wuxi is the company’s largest hard drive manufacturing facility. The plant also plays a strategic role in establishing the company’s leadership position in the world’s fastest growing technology market. Seagate Wuxi combines top-notch manufacturing technology with a highly qualified team of engineers. Teams actively practice corporate initiatives such as Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. These components combine to create greater efficiency and superior quality, matched only by a high standard of excellence. This is evident through the recognition the Wuxi operation has garnered over the years. Since opening in 1995 the plant has earned the distinction of top foreign company by export value in the Jiangsu Province. Seagate Wuxi also enjoys strong support from the local government. Address: Xing Chuan Er Lu, WuXi-Singapore Industrial Park

Suzhou Seagate began operations in Suzhou in 2005 in a 76,000 square-foot facility. Using state-of-the-art automation, activities here include head stack assembly and disc drive assembly for the personal storage market. To ensure quality and on-time delivery, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing initiatives are embedded in the systems and practiced by all employees. Address: No. 200 Su Hong Zhong Lu, Suzhou Industrial Park 215021

Life Here
Wuxi and Suzhou are found in the southern part of Jiangsu Province in one of China's fastest growing economic regions known as the Golden Triangle. The cities are located south of the Yangtze River, between Nanjing and Shanghai on China's southeast coast and bordering Lake Taihu. These ancient cities, important tourist destinations both, date as far back as the Han Dynasty (205 BC) and are renowned for hand-woven silk, clay figurines, meticulous gardens, pagodas and Taihu Lake to name a few. Residents enjoy a comparatively high standard of living. Although the nearest international airport is in Shanghai, the area is well-served by an extensive train system terminating and originating in Suzhou. If your new job with Seagate takes you to China, learn about the country's history, leadership, social issues and current news before you go.

The Wuxi-Singapore Industrial Park is a complete manufacturing and business center containing a full range of amenities and support. You will find international clinics, international schools, expatriate clubs, banks, insurance companies and supermarkets. There is also a golf course and quality apartments for foreign executives. Learn more about living and working in Wuxi.

Education
Since the early 1980s, basic education in China has achieved widespread, fundamental reform. Several international schools serve the needs of expatriate children in elementary through high school, including the American International School of Wuxi and the Suzhou Singapore International School. You will also find a number of quality public, private and vocational institutes of higher learning in Jiangsu Province. For more background and information on China's educational system, check with the Ministry of Education.

Have Fun
Along with neighboring cities and towns, Wuxi and Suzhou offer up many opportunities for culture, dining, recreation and relaxation. After a dinner of the delicious, sweetly flavored local cuisine, treat yourself to an evening of classical performing arts featuring Kunqu Opera, Pingtan and Guzheng at the Garden of Master of Nets in Suzhou. For a quiet, contemplative stroll, visit Plum Garden and Liyuan Garden in Wuxi, or the gardens in Suzhou, famous for their beauty and artistry in design. Gaze upon the giant Lingshan Buddha Statue, standing 100 ft higher than the Statue of Liberty. Or visit one of the dozen springs in Xihui Park. One of the area's best attractions is Taihu Lake. If you travel to the lake's western shore you will find Yixing with its bamboo groves, limestone caverns and tea plantations. For a taste of the big city, Nanjing and Shanghai are not too far away.