Wales: open for business.

From: Europe | Date: December 1, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

Wales has the highest concentration of consumer electronics and semiconductor plants in Europe due to the advantages that the country offers to foreign businesses. These include the availability of qualified employees, low costs and the use of English as the primary language. Some of the largest foreign investors in the country include LG Semicon, LG Electronics, Sony, Ford, general Electric, Dow Corning and Alcoa.

"Location, location, location. Never underestimate location. I know people in the United States certainly don't. It is so key as are the infrastructure, quality of ...

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