Despatch Industries Opens New Regional Office in Japan
Minneapolis, MN., - April 7, 2009 -Despatch Industries, a global provider of thermal processing equipment to the solar, carbon fiber and thermal technology markets, announces the official opening of its regional office in Tokyo, Japan. Despatch operates its global headquarters out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and also has regional offices in Shanghai, Berlin, Singapore and Hsinchu, Taiwan. The new Tokyo office will house sales, service and technical support operations in Japan.
Patrick Peyton, Despatch CEO, said of the expansion, "Opening a regional office in Japan is a great step for Despatch in continuing to grow our direct global business presence. We have been serving the Japanese market through dealers for many years." Peyton continues, "This office opening is an important milestone in our company's development and symbolizes our commitment to serving our customers in the Japanese market and growing our business there."
Despatch has been a thermal equipment manufacturer for 107 years and has provided solutions that have influenced some of the world's greatest innovations. In 2008, Despatch realigned to focus efforts on three strategic markets: solar, carbon fiber and thermal technology. Japan houses some of the world's top carbon fiber manufacturers and has a strong market for thermal technology and solar applications.
"I am very pleased that Despatch is extending direct support for the Japanese market," states Masahiro Ito, General Manager, Northeast Asia. "There is growing demand in this area and having a local office will allow us to take advantage of new growth and improve service and support to existing customers."
Despatch provides integrated, thermal processing solutions to manufacturers throughout the world. Through innovative clean technology solutions, Despatch is playing a significant role in the effort to positively affect climate change. Despatch partners with leading solar manufacturers to provide the tools and technical expertise required for processing highly- efficient, low-cost solar cells. Carbon fiber manufacturers around the world are using Despatch technology to produce super-strong, lightweight composite material for use in fuel-efficient vehicles, and aerospace and wind energy applications. We are driven by the challenge of providing advanced technology solutions for a sustainable future
