DKSH and Kolzer, a leading manufacturer of vacuum coating equipment, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement covering its full range of products for Japan and Taiwan.
Media release
Zurich, Switzerland, October 3, 2019 – DKSH Business Unit Technology, the leading Market Expansion Services provider for technology companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, has partnered with Kolzer, a leading manufacturer of vacuum coating equipment. The collaboration covers Japan and Taiwan. DKSH will provide sales, marketing, application engineering and after-sales services for Kolzer.
Kolzer manufactures a complete range of machinery including PVD sputtering, PVD metallization, PLASMA, PECVD to meet requirements of different processes. Its solutions are leveraged in a wide range of applications including car reflectors, furniture accessories, automotive components, glass products and bottles etc. Kolzer's equipment offers customers the opportunity to innovate their products and achieve a significant and competitive advantage in economic and ecological terms. Kolzer also implemented advanced technology and processes that not only safeguard the environment but also improve the quality of life.
Antonio D'Esposito, Managing Director, Kolzer stated: “We are excited to introduce our solutions to the customers in Japan and Taiwan and we are delighted to partner with DKSH to help us achieve the goal. We believe DKSH's expansive market coverage, customer database, and industry knowledge will help us enter the market successfully.”
Hanno Elbraechter, Head Business Unit Technology, DKSH commented: “We are committed to bringing the most advanced machining technologies to our customers in Asia to increase their productivity and strengthen their competitiveness. We will ensure best-in-class after-sales service support to enable our customers' productions. With our extensive market coverage, successful track record in the market segments and structured go-to-market approach, we are confident to grow Kolzer's business in the markets.
For further information, please contact:
Irene Chen
Director, Group Communications
DKSH Business Unit Technology
Phone + 886 2 8752 7611
irene.yr.chen@dksh.com
About Kolzer
Kolzer designs and produces Vacuum Coating Machines in Milan, since 1952. From the beginning, we had a strong connection with the industrial world that has laid the foundation for business development. We are a Lombard company with strong growth and predisposition to the global market with 95% of foreign customers. Today Kolzer occupies a strong and consolidated leadership in the European and world market, proven by the presence of over 1200 plants.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps other companies and brands to grow in the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Technology sectors. DKSH’s portfolio of services includes sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 35 markets with 33,000 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2018. With its strong Swiss heritage and long business tradition since 1865, DKSH is deeply rooted in Asia Pacific. The DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized industrial applications. With around 1,220 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 412.1 million in 2018.