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Powerlase Launches Korean Service Centre
POWERLASE Limited, manufacturers of the world’s most powerful nanosecond Q-switched, diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers, today announces the opening of a major service centre in Korea. The move establishes a permanent presence for POWERLASE in Korea, demonstrating its continued commitment to Korea.
The office is located in the city of Daegu and will act as a service centre for POWERLASE’s Korean customer base, which includes two of the world’s leading PDP manufacturers in Samsung and LG.
The office will be staffed by a local team of highly skilled, UK trained service engineers and support staff who will help POWERLASE meet the needs of high volume manufacturers by providing high-quality customer care, service support and rebuild capabilities for the POWERLASE laser products at a local source. Additionally, the centre will act as a test and collaboration facility to assist customers in the development of tailor made products, and a training facility for POWERLASE customers’ engineers.
Spare parts for all POWERLASE lasers will also be available in Korea, thereby ensuring swift and efficient delivery of additional components for customers. POWERLASE plans to develop an application laboratory in 2007.
Company comments
Tong King, CEO of POWERLASE, said, “In the past two years we have signed significant deals with leading Korean PDP manufacturers. Our new Korean service centre will allow us to better service the needs of important customers and to ensure that we continue to provide our customers with the specialist knowledge that they require, and for which POWERLASE is renowned.”
The Korean service centre will be jointly manned by Laser Spectronix, POWERLASE’s major distribution partner for Korea. Dr. Jomsool Kim, President of Laser Spectronix, comments, “By establishing and maintaining a permanent presence in Korea, POWERLASE is sending exactly the right messages to its customers in the region. It is best practice to offer local support to customers – this is exactly what POWERLASE and Laser Spectronix are striving for.
About Powerlase
Powerlase Limited is an innovative, independent, high power Laser Company, focused on Diode Pumped Solid State lasers developed for industrial applications primarily for use in the materials processing and microelectronics markets for flat panel displays, microelectronics, automotive and aerospace sectors.
POWERLASE is supported by venture capital from MTI Partners, Deutsche Venture Capital, Esprit Capital Partners LLP (formerly Cazenove Private Equity), Alice Ventures and FNI Venture Capital.
Powerlase Limited is ranked as the fifth fastest growing venture capital-backed company in the UK in the Daily Telegraph's Business Telegraph Growth Rankings.
About Laser Spectronix
Laser Spectronix, founded in 1994, is a recognised leader in the distribution of advanced laser technology products and solutions in Korea. The company has served customers with premier lasers, laser systems, and customized solutions together with experienced customer support, partnered with globally recognized leaders such as Powerlase.
Combining advanced technology products with indepth knowledge and experience allows Laser Spectronix to continually deliver innovative products, optimized solutions, and best-in-class customer support in research, commercial and industrial laser markets.
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