Imation opens Indian subsidiary

US-based Imation Corporation, a provider of removable data storage media for PCs, servers and other devices, announced the setting up of its Indian subsidiary, Imation India Pvt Limited. Its aim is to increase its market share in the growing Indian market and better customer service support. 

Headquartered in New Delhi, Imation India will have three other offices in
Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta . "India is a growing and challenging market. IT literacy is proficient and leaps ahead of other Asean countries. With the supportive government, and liberal and conducive environment for foreign participation, we are confident and eager to expand our foothold in India , and to grow the data storage industry as whole," says Nancy Tan, MD, Imation South Asia Region. 

Imation has been operating in India since 1996, working through its distributors and dealers. "With this new setup, we will continue to work closely with our partners to directly engage with end-customers. This is our commitment to our buyers and partners" adds Peter Raymond Campbell, Business Development Director, Imation India and Emerging Region.

Ajit Karunakaran heads the India team of Imation. "Over the years, we have doubled to an eight-man team, and well supported by a global strength of over 2000 staff, of which 300 are scientists," says Ajit
Karunakaran.

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