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“Made in Germany” production strengthens supply chain resilience, ensures faster delivery for European customers, and upholds world-class engineering standards.<\/p>\n
BERLIN, October 14, 2025<\/b>–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Mitel<\/a>, a global leader in business communications, announced it is relocating its IP phone production to Germany through a new agreement with Gigaset<\/a>, a global leader in communications technology with precision manufacturing expertise.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Desk and cordless phones are essential for frontline and desk-based workers and continue to be a core element to Mitel\u2019s hybrid communications portfolio. Ensuring a resilient and efficient supply chain for these devices means customers can rely on access to the technology they depend on every day. With devices Gigaset already manufactures for Mitel, this represents production of approximately one million devices annually and underscores Mitel\u2019s commitment to providing customers with secure, reliable, and high-quality communications solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n Building a Resilient Global Supply Chain “As global supply chains face increasing volatility, we are taking strategic, proactive steps to ensure quality and reliability for our customers. This move leverages renowned German engineering to enhance device quality and reliability,” said Martin Bitzinger, Senior Vice-President of Product Management at Mitel. “For our customers, this means predictable access to our trusted products and a robust foundation for their communications infrastructure.”<\/p>\n Designed by Mitel, Manufactured by Gigaset Gigaset\u2019s highly automated, environmentally responsible, and TAA1-compliant manufacturing processes provide additional assurance for customers operating in regulated industries and geographies.<\/p>\n “We are delighted to further expand our partnership with Mitel and, through our production in Bocholt, send a strong signal of quality, reliability, and \u2018Made in Germany\u2019. With our highly automated and precision-driven manufacturing, we provide Mitel customers in Europe and worldwide with the assurance of faster delivery times, the highest quality standards, and long-term planning security,” said Ralf Lueb, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Marketing at Gigaset.<\/p>\n Phones Remain a Critical Element of Modern Business Communications “Mitel\u2019s decision to move handset production to Germany is a significant strategic move that strengthens supply chain resilience and reinforces its connection to European markets. This transition allows Mitel to leverage Germany\u2019s rigorous and high-quality standards and demonstrates its commitment to long-term competitiveness and customer trust,” said Chris Pennell, Industry Principal, Frost & Sullivan.<\/p>\n About Mitel Mitel is the registered trademark of Mitel Networks Corporation.<\/p>\n All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n Source: Mitel Networks Inc<\/p>\n 1 Trade Agreements Act (TAA) is a requirement for companies seeking to do business with the United States Government<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251014880102\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/b>Relocating production to Gigaset\u2019s Bocholt facility in Germany reinforces Mitel\u2019s supply chain stability in light of geopolitical uncertainty and complex global logistics, leveraging the country\u2019s engineering and manufacturing automation and quality. Manufacturing in Europe shortens lead times for European customers while providing stronger resilience and continuity for Mitel\u2019s partners and customers worldwide.<\/p>\n
<\/b>Mitel designs the hardware and owns the software that powers it, while Gigaset provides precision manufacturing. This model ensures seamless integration across Mitel\u2019s wider portfolio, aligns with the company\u2019s hybrid communications strategy, and paves the way for future AI-driven embedded capabilities.<\/p>\n
<\/b>Despite the rapid growth of mobile and software-based communication, desk and cordless phones remain essential. Frost & Sullivan estimates this global market at around $2 billion, driven by speed, simplicity, and their critical role in emergency response systems and frontline operations.<\/p>\n
<\/b>A global market leader in business communications powering more than two billion business connections, Mitel helps businesses and service providers connect, collaborate, and provide innovative services to their customers. Our innovation and communications experts serve business users in more than 100 countries. For more information, go to www.mitel.com<\/a> and follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n