Åkerströms Björbo AB and Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology Co., Ltd signed a partnership agreement. Through the agreement, the company will be Åkerströms’ partner for industrial wireless remote control products in China. For Åkerströms, the partnership signifies a breakthrough on the Chinese market for remote control and wireless communication solutions, and it constitutes further implementation of the company’s international expansion strategy.
“Our strategy is to expand internationally through partnerships, and Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology Co., Ltd is a perfect partner for Åkerströms,” says Göran Rälg at Åkerströms Björbo.
Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology Co., Ltd founded in 2003 has through six-year development specialised on delivering radio controlled solutions to industry customers in China. Through the years they have possessed their own distinctive characteristics and complete professional knowledge in maintenance and installations of remote control.
”Through our cooperation with Åkerströms, we are very lucky have the chance to introduce Åkerströms, one of the most well-known radio remote control brands to Chinese clients. Åkerströms is specialized in designing various radio remote controls for industrial specific needs, which is very popular among Chinese clients.” says Han Youfa, General Manager at Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology.
Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology Co., Ltd sees a great potential in Åkerströms products, which will be their main product line. They have already started the extensive work marketing Åkerströms products in China and together with Åkerströms they will participate with their own stand at CeMat Asia in Shanghai, October 26-29, 2009.
“China is a gigantic market in which we see a growing need for increasingly complex wireless communication solutions. Our products are built on new technologies, are ergonomically sound, and very well designed. With our products in its product line, Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology Co., Ltd. gains a comprehensive product portfolio,” says Andreas Hedström at Åkerströms Björbo.
Through the partnership agreement, Nanjing Shunmei Science & Technology Co., Ltd will include all Åkerströms’ industrial remote control products in its product line. Åkerströms’ product line includes Remotus, for remote control of cranes, overhead cranes and mobile units; Sesam, for remote door opening; and Locomote, for remote control of locomotives.