Nokia’s Facility in Hungary Produces 500 Millionth Phone

Earlier today, Nokia celebrated an industry milestone at its mobile phone manufacturing facility in Komarom, Hungary - the production of its 500 millionth phone from a single factory.

In his address to Komarom employees, Nokia Chief Executive Officer Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, praised staff on their achievement and dedication to quality.

Established in 1999, the Komarom facility manufactures mobile phones for the European, Middle East and African markets. During the past 10 years the Komarom factory has produced many of Nokia's most popular models including the best selling Nokia 2760, the highly popular Nokia 6300 as well as Nokia's latest music device the Nokia 5800 ExpressMusic.

The 500 millionth device produced in Komarom was the Nokia N79 in silver.

Posted to the site on 26th January 2009