Product category:
Switches and Keyboards
News Release from: InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 September 2003
Licence takes novel switch technology to
Japan
Duraswitch has executed a licence agreement with leading Japanese switch manufacturer Ishii Hyoki Co.
Duraswitch has executed a licence agreement with leading Japanese switch manufacturer Ishii Hyoki Co With annual sales of approximately US $80 million, Ishii Hyoki is an established supplier of membrane switch panels, semiconductor equipment and industrial electronics
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This partnership is off to a rapid start and we are pleased that Ishii Hyoki is taking the lead for Duraswitch technologies in Japan", said Tim Kuhn, Vice President Business Development, Duraswitch.
"This was an untapped market for our product line, and one where we see strong opportunities for growth".
Naoaki Kanao, Executive Director, Ishii Hyoki commented: "We are constantly expanding our technical capability to ensure that we have a competitive edge in the market.
We see how our customers can benefit from the advantages of Duraswitch's product line and are excited to bring these technologies to our customers and move this relationship forward".
Ishii Hyoki has already completed initial training for sales, design and manufacture of the Duraswitch technologies.
The company plans to begin promotion at an upcoming trade show in Tokyo.
"In 2003, we have seen solid results in the expansion of our licensee network", said Duraswitch President and CEO Bob Brilon.
"We have added key licensees in new geographic areas, enhancing exposure for our technologies.
Ishii Hyoki has volume production capabilities and extensive customer relationships, and we look forward to our mutual success.
Each new region that we open up through a licensee partner expands awareness for our technologies".
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