Beckhoff Automation: Expansion of export activities in Europe

Beckhoff Belgium takes off

In addition to the establishment of new subsidiaries in Brazil, Australia and South Africa, Beckhoff continues to strengthen its position in the European market by opening branches in Spain and Belgium.

Beckhoff Automation BVBA, based in Hasselt, Belgium, opened for business on 1 September 2006. “New Automation Technology” from Beckhoff has already been represented in Belgium since 1998 through a distribution partner. “The main sectors in Belgium are the automotive industry and its suppliers, the process industry, and the food and tobacco industry”, said Kai Ristau, international Sales Manager of Beckhoff Automation GmbH in Germany. Other important sectors for Beckhoff are the textile industry and building automation.

Hasselt is located in the Flanders region east of Brussels. “We chose this location due to its good transport connections. Another factor was that many important industrial companies are located here”, said Patrick Gielis, managing director of Beckhoff Belgium. “In addition to sales and support we will also offer product training for our customers. In future we intend to establish a further office west of Brussels so that we are easily accessible for customers from any region.”

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