Schaffner Strengthens Its Position in the US
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With the new function of Group Vice President Sales Marketing North America the Schaffner Group strengthens the sales organization in the US, with the goal of significantly increasing sales over the next few years. The head of the US market, Ralph Rosa, started his new position on 1 September 2015. He manages the US sales organization and coordinates market activities of Schaffner.
The two production sites Schaffner Trenco and Schaffner MTC will be merged into a single plant in Wytheville, Virginia. This move will considerably increase Schaffner's competitiveness in North America as well as improve the technical and logistical support for clients.
Already in early 2015 an EMC prototype center was opened in Edison, New Jersey. This enables a closer collaboration with customers in North America and accelerates the realization of customer specific products.
The reorganization is an expression of the importance that the Schaffner Group ascribes to the North American market in the Strategy 2020.
Please note – Investor Day 2015
On the occasion of the 2015 Investor Day, Schaffner will provide details on its Strategy 2020 on 24 September 2015.
Luterbach, 3 September 2015
Contacts
Alexander Hagemann
Chief Executive Officer
T +41 32 681 66 06
alexander.hagemann@schaffner.com
Kurt Ledermann
Chief Financial Officer
T +41 32 681 66 08
kurt.ledermann@schaffner.com
Calendar
24 September 2015 Investors' Day 2015
8 December 2015 Publication of Annual Report 2014/15 (full-year results)
12 January 2016 20th Annual General Meeting
Schaffner – energy efficiency and Reliability
The Schaffner Group is a global leader in the development and production of solutions that ensure the efficient and reliable operation of power electronic systems. The Group’s portfolio of products and services includes EMC filters, harmonic filters and power magnetic components as well as the development and implementation of customized solutions. Schaffner components are used in energy-efficient drive systems and electronic motor controls, in wind power and photovoltaic systems, rail technology, electrical infrastructure, machine tools and robotics, as well as in power supplies for a wide range of electronic devices in sectors such as medical technology. For the automobile industry, Schaffner develops and produces EMC and power quality components for electric drive trains and for the charging infrastructure, as well as components for convenience and safety electronics. Schaffner provides on-site service to customers around the world through an efficient global organization and invests continually in research, development, production and distribution to further expand its international market-leading position.
