Media Alert/Photo Opportunity - Siemens Canada hosts open house to welcome customers and employees of Prairie West Technical Services

Acquisition supports long-term growth strategy for Saskatchewan and Western Canada

REGINA, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - With the acquisition of Prairie West Technical Services, Siemens is opening its doors to customers and media to share more information about its current offerings, as well as introduce the expanded portfolio Siemens is now able to provide.

What:	Open house event to welcome customers and employees to the Siemens family. The day will include remarks from Siemens Canada's top management team, tours of the plant facility, demonstrations and a showcase of additional product offerings to support the Saskatchewan market.
When:	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:00 am - Opening addresses 11:45 to 3:00pm - Lunch and plant tours
Who:	Robert Hardt, President and CEO, Siemens Canada Michael Gross, Senior Vice President, Industry sector, Siemens Canada Lee Eady, Director of Operations, Prairie West Technical Services.
Where:	Siemens Canada Limited - Prairie West Technical Services facility 811 Roulston Bay, Regina, Saskatchewan

The acquisition of Prairie West Technical Services was officially announced by Siemens Canada in November 2011 to support Siemens' existing mining and oil & gas customers in Saskatchewan and advances the company's technical capabilities in the region. Prairie West is one of the largest electrical service organizations in Canada, specializing in engineering solutions for the utility, industrial, commercial and institutional electrical markets.

About Siemens in Canada 
For 100 years the innovative ideas from Siemens have helped make Canada a better place. From the Atlantic to Pacific oceans, more than 4,400 employees in Canada work together to provide answers that last in the fields of industry, energy and healthcare, as well as deliver infrastructure solutions for cities. Since it was federally chartered in August of 1912, Siemens has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality and reliability. Sales for Siemens in Canada in fiscal 2011 (ended September 30), were $3.0 billion CAD. The company has 61 offices and 13 manufacturing/assembly facilities across Canada. Further information is available at www.siemens.ca

Siemens Canada Limited
Communications and Strategy
Media Relations
Burlington, Ontario

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