Teknek opens office in Kobe, Japan

Teknek, a supplier of contact cleaning and yield improvement technology, has continued its Asian expansion with the opening of an office in Kobe, west Japan. 

The company’s team in Japan, led by country manager Akiyoshi Doda, has added Tomoya Hiraka as area sales manager for the west of the country. Hiraka is said to have substantial experience in the wide web converting and extrusion markets. 

Earlier this year Teknek announced plans for expansion in Asia-Pacific with the opening of a number of offices and a forecast of doubling its headcount in the region.

Ruaridh Nicolson, Teknek’s sales and marketing manager, said: ‘Asian growth has been driven by the substantial demand for our market-leading contact cleaning and yield improvement technology. Manufacturers in electronics, Flat Panel Displays and solar cells are all looking for ways of trimming costs, improving quality and eliminating defects. Our equipment helps them deliver on these objectives. 

‘The opening of the Kobe office is very exciting for us as it brings us closer to our customers in the West of Japan. I am also delighted to welcome Tomoya Hiraka as the newest member of the Asian team.’ 

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