The factory will manufacture a number of products, including remote radio heads, multi-carrier power amplifiers, power distribution units and repeaters, according to the company. The plant will support Powerwave’s repair activities in Asia.

Expected to be operational by the end of the year, the 135,000-square-foot facility initially will employ 300 employees, and the company plans to employ approximately 500 employees by the end of 2010.

“As Powerwave expands our presence in the Middle East, China, India and Malaysia, the proximity of Thailand to these fast-growing markets and its world-class infrastructure, shipping and air cargo resources is a significant factor in our decision to base our operations there,” said Ronald Buschur, president and CEO of Powerwave Technologies. “Also key to our decision was the availability of skilled/trained employees, specifically in the area of RF engineering and manufacturing. Once fully operational, we expect that the Thailand facility will further streamline our cost structure, and we anticipate this investment will deliver substantial benefits not only for Powerwave, but also for our direct operator and OEM customers through the ability to support greater volume and greater production efficiencies.”