Official Opening of TRUMPF Thailand Technology Center

Bangkok, August 10, 2017 - TRUMPF Thailand officially unveiled its new Technology Center. The establishment of the Technology Center would not only boost TRUMPF’s market presence in Thailand, but more importantly it would serve to fulfill the ever growing customer needs.

The new TRUMPF Thailand Technology Center is equipped with a showroom showcasing the latest technologies for sheet metal processing, allowing customers to run application and processing tests. Customers will also have the possibility to get hands-on trainings on machines and software programming. The facilities also encompass the factory to overhaul used machines, a regional business for South East Asia.

The invitation to join TRUMPF Thailand Official Opening event on 10th August 2017 followed a large number of customers as well as several guest of honor. Amongst others his Excellency Ambassador Mr. Peter Prügel, Dr. Roland Wein (Executive Director of the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce), Dr. Gang Yang (International Sales Director TRUMPF GmbH), Mr. Yoshikazu Hamakawa (Vice President TRUMPF Japan) and Mr. Quingshan Wu and Mr. Pan Hongwei from JFY. Of course, also Mr. Jörg Ellerkmann, Managing Director of TRUMPF Asia Pacific, was welcomed.

The event started with a traditional Thai monk ceremony to bless TRUMPF Thailand and their customers with fortune and auspiciousness. Afterwards Mr. Ellerkmann started the official part with some introductory words, followed by his Excellency, Ambassador Mr. Prügel, focusing on TRUMPF Thailand as a success story. Dr. Zock (General Manager TRUMPF Thailand) gave the guests an insight into his views regarding the evolvement of TRUMPF Thailand, the current status of the company and its strategy and the future plans for further growth, followed by Mr. Wein (Executive Director of the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce) and Mr. Reongpunyaroj (General Manager TRUMPF Thailand) closing with the introduction of the whole TTH team and presentation of the Technology Center. The speakers then proceeded for ribbon cutting.

After seated lunch visitors had the opportunity to take a tour through the new Technology Center and inform themselves about the TruMatic 1000 fiber, the TruBend 5170, the TruLaser 3030 fiber and TruLaser Cell 3000; stop by the TruMark station to get a TRUMPF pen marked with the own name or participate in some gaming at the TruServices station. Furthermore TRUMPF employees were ready to answer all questions on reconditioned machines, TruLaser Tube and TruTops Boost.