Teknek emerging into new markets
28 February 2008
TEKNEK sees its growing sales force as the key to continued success, especially in emerging markets such as India and China.
A RENFREWSHIRE company whose cutting-edge technology cleans the machines used to manufacture flat-panel TVs and fuel cells is targeting a doubling of sales as it taps deeper into emerging markets such as India and China.
Teknek, which was founded 30 years ago and has its headquarters and manufacturing base at Inchinnan, aims to grow revenues to some £40 million within the next three to four years.
Part of that growth will come from bolstering overseas sales operations, while the privately owned company also plans to "upskill" its 200-strong workforce.
Teknek, said to operate at the "BMW and Mercedes end of the market", already has more than 15,000 contact cleaning machines installed worldwide and counts some of the biggest consumer electronics brands among its customers.
The firm's products help manufacturers reduce wastage - one failed pixel in a flat-screen display, for example, can lead to its costly rejection.
Managing director Stephen Mitchell said.
To read the article in full, click on the link provided below.
http://business.scotsman.com/business/Teknek-emerging-into-new-markets.3823832.jp