TPT September 2008

I ndustry N ews

Three into one: Trumpf establishes new Chinese production facility

and better customer service as important advantages of expanding the Taicang facility. Additional benefits will be onsite training for service technicians. For Trumpf, China is an important market with a significant future potential. In 2002, Trumpf and SiberHegner (new name: DKSH) entered into a sales joint venture (Trumpf SiberHegner), to create a marketing and sales network in China. The new production facilities are wholly owned by the Trumpf Group, while sales and service will continue to be handled through the joint venture company. Overall, Trumpf currently has 180 employees in China. The company’s sales in the last five years have risen considerably, by an average of 40 per cent annually. Trumpf China – China Fax : +86 21 63859608 Email : info@siberhegner.trumpf.com Website : www.cn.trumpf.com Trumpf Group – Germany Fax : +49 7156 303 6115 Email : harald.dickertmann@jp.trumpf.com Website : www.trumpf.com

Trumpf, Germany, has begun work on a new Chinese production facility in Taicang that will combine three of its existing production operations into one facility. Set for completion in July 2009, the new facility will employ about 200 workers. In addition to combining machine tool and operating table production, the company will also include its model job shop for sheet metal parts in the facility.

Trumpf has been doing business in China for many years with sales and service offices in twelve locations along with several production facilities. “This expansion of our operation reflects our philosophy of a continual and reliable commitment to the Chinese market,” emphasized Mr Peter Leibinger, vice- chairman of the Trumpf managing board. In addition to production, Trump’s new 10,000m 2 (107,640ft 2 )

facility will house a training centre, showroom, laser application centre and logistics. The overall volume of the investment in Taicang will amount to €15 million (US$22.5 million). “Expanding local production allows us to be better prepared to meet the requirements of our Chinese customers,” explains Mr Peter Höcklin, president of Trumpf China. The company claim shorter delivery times

 A rendering of the future Trumpf production facility in Taicang. Three existing facilities in China will be housed under one roof

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