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News Release from: DEK
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 31 August 2007
Imaging company opens Chinese facility
DEK has opened a state of the art manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China as part of its ongoing strategic expansion programme in the region.
DEK has opened a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China as part of its ongoing expansion programme in the region The new facility covers an area of 2,600m2 and includes production, office, training and exhibition facilities
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 28 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Since this output is expected to account for 50% of DEK's total worldwide production by the end of the year, the new facility will substantially enhance the company's capacity to accommodate the increasing demand for its product and process expertise.
"In such a fast growing economic environment, it is imperative that the manufacturing industry evolves in line with the needs of its domestic markets", explains DEK's General Manager for Asia, Peland Koh.
"As a global technology leader, we understand the importance of meeting local market requirements - which is why we have significantly developed our manufacturing capacity in Shenzhen".
The new Shenzhen site will be managed by TK Wong, the General Manager of DEK's existing facility.
He said "The location of the new facility was chosen for its close proximity to our former site in Shekou".
"Retaining all the benefits of convenient travel routes for customers and suppliers, the new site provides continuity for our highly skilled workforce - 100% of which has already transferred to the new environment".
"Having invested heavily in our knowledge base, facilities and resources, we continue to deliver the tools our customers need to drive productivity and business growth".
"The new manufacturing facility in Shenzhen will enable us to maintain a highly responsive service, delivering products and services on a rapid turnaround to meet customer requirements".
"Having recently expanded our engineering team in Asia, we continue to re-inforce our regional infrastructure and innovation focus to ensure we remain at the forefront of industry growth".
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