Cargotec's Tampere unit to become a competence and technology centre
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 22 OCTOBER 2009 AT 1 P.M. EESTCargotec's Tampere unit to become a competence and technology centreCargotec Corporation plans to develop its unit in Tampere, Finland,into a competence and technology centre to strengthen thecompetitiveness of the company's products globally. The focus inTampere is planned to be on strengthening the expertise in productdevelopment, proto-type production and testing of yard cranes,straddle/shuttle carriers, heavy terminal tractors and automationsolutions. In addition, the development of control systems andresearch of energy efficiency is planned to be centralised in thecompetence and technology centre in Tampere."Tampere is an excellent location for Cargotec's competence andtechnology centre, because a cluster of companies specialised inmobile equipment, a technical university and other educationalinstitutes supporting competence development are also situated in theregion. We want to lead the technical development in our industry forthe benefit of our customers and improve the efficiency of cargoflows. Investing in our Tampere unit's expertise is essential for usin succeeding in this task", says Pekka Vauramo, Cargotec's SeniorExecutive Vice President.The focus of the operation is planned to change from traditionalmanufacturing to developing new products and solutions and readinessfor serial production. This would also lead to personnelimplications."Today we can estimate that after a three-year change processapproximately 250 persons would be working in our Tampere unit, ofwhich 20% in production", Vauramo says.The planned change in production operations is in line withCargotec's global supply strategy to move production closer tocustomers, e.g. some Kalmar products are planned to be produced inCargotec's multi assembly unit in Poland.Cargotec is planning a suitable site for the competence andtechnology centre in Tampere, which would include modern premises fortechnological research, a combined testing track and demonstrationenvironment, production, maintenance and service premises as well asoffice space.In addition to product competences, other operations related to theFinnish market and Cargotec's support functions are planned to belocated in Tampere in future. Cargotec employs today approximately550 people in Tampere.Further information for the press:Pekka Vauramo, Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy to CEOTel. +358 (0)204 55 4873Matti Sommarberg, Chief Technology OfficerTel. +358 (0)204 55 4371Minna Karhu, Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsTel. +358 (0)204 55 4630Further information for investors:Eeva Sipilä, CFOTel. +358 (0)204 55 4281Paula Liimatta, IR ManagerTel. +358 (0)204 55 4634Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows by offering solutionsfor the loading and unloading of goods on land and at sea - wherevercargo is on the move. Cargotec's main daughter brands for cargohandling Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are global market leaders intheir fields. Cargotec's global network offers extensive servicesthat ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance ofequipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 3.4 billion in 2008 and itemploys approximately 10,500 people. Cargotec's class B shares arequoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.cargotec.comThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 22.10.2009 - 11:59 Uhr
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