"Our partnership with Bergstrom demonstrates our deep engineering expertisespecific to HVAC and mechanical systems," explained Sandeep Kishore, SVPand Head of Hi-Tech and Manufacturing at HCL Technologies. "Bergstrom wasalso looking to expand into new markets, including India, and ourunderstanding of products required for the emerging markets like India andcapabilities in designing cost-effective products was very helpful tothem."

HCL will leverage its next-generation HVAC R&D Lab and Workshop inBangalore, India, to provide Bergstrom with new features development forthe company's existing product portfolio. The engagement will later expandto support next generation product design as well. Similar services willbe provided to Bergstrom's UK operations.

"HCL's HVAC R&D Lab is a testament to the company's expertise andinvestment in this space," said Paul Von Driska, Vice President ofStrategic Planning at Bergstrom. "By partnering with HCL, we now have aglobal team of dedicated and experienced engineering professionals allowingus to improve our time-to-market and ultimately furthering our competitiveadvantage," said John Bracey, Vice President of Engineering and New ProductDevelopment at Bergstrom.

About Bergstrom

Bergstrom Inc. is a global leader in the design and supply of climatesystems to the commercial vehicle industry. Since 1949, Bergstrom hassupplied many of the world's largest and most respected companies withtheir heating and air-conditioning needs. By combining progressiveengineering talent, lean manufacturing principals and a global footprint,Bergstrom offers a unique blend of commercial vehicle marketplace focus andcustomer value. www.bergstrominc.com

About HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies is one of India's leading global IT Services companies,providing software-led IT solutions, remote infrastructure managementservices and BPO. Having made a foray into the global IT landscape in 1999after its IPO, HCL Technologies focuses on Transformational Outsourcing,working with clients in areas that impact and re-define the core of theirbusiness. The company leverages an extensive global offshore infrastructureand its global network of offices in 18 countries to deliver solutionsacross select verticals including Financial Services, Retail & Consumer,Life Sciences & Healthcare, Hi-Tech & Manufacturing, Telecom and Media &Entertainment (M&E). For the quarter ended 31st March 2008, HCLTechnologies, along with its subsidiaries had last twelve months (LTM)revenue of US $1.8 billion (Rs. 7083 crores) and employed 49,802professionals.

About HCL Enterprise

HCL Enterprise is a $4.8 billion leading Global Technology and ITEnterprise that comprises two companies listed in India -- HCL Technologies& HCL Infosystems. The 3-decade-old enterprise, founded in 1976, is one ofIndia's original IT garage start-ups. Its range of offerings span ProductEngineering, Custom & Package Applications, BPO, IT InfrastructureServices, IT Hardware, Systems Integration, and distribution of ICTproducts. The HCL team comprises over 55,000 professionals of diversenationalities, who operate from 18 countries including 360 points ofpresence in India. HCL has global partnerships with several leading Fortune1000 firms, including leading IT and Technology firms. For moreinformation, please visit www.hcl.in.

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