Mobile Phone Developer Calls Chatsworth Home

The San Fernando Valley has become the headquarters for the new business unit of wireless phone manufacturer Kyocera Corp. Kyocera Sanyo Telecom, Inc. in Chatsworth handles the development, sales, marketing and service of Sanyo mobile phones in North America. Kyocera finalized its deal with Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. to purchase its U.S. mobile phone unit on April 2. KSTI’s major customers in North America include Sprint and Qwest in the U.S., along with Bell Mobility in Canada. The existing Sanyo technology and product portfolios are complementary to what Kyocera offers, said Atsushi “Andy” Kodera, president of KSTI. In combination with Kyocera’s exceptionally strong financial position and breadth of expertise & #379; ranging from materials and components to advanced equipment & #379; we have the foundation and resources that promise a great opportunity to expand our mutual businesses,” Kodera said.