Applied Vision establishes Southeast Asian sales and support center

JULY 3--To support its growing customer base in Southeast Asia, US-based machine-vision supplier Applied Vision (Akron, OH, USA) recently opened a service and support center in Malaysia and a direct-sales office in Singapore. "Machine vision is a necessity in Southeast Asia due to increasing competitive pressures and rising quality standards," said Bud Patel, vice president of business development at Applied Vision. "As the machine-vision partner to several metal-container manufacturers in Southeast Asia, we are committed to delivering quick turnaround and technical support."

Applied Vision's Southeast Asian support services are based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Through a strategic partnership with Formach Asia, Applied Vision offers 24-hour technical support on its line of machine-vision inspection systems for packaging, food and beverage containers, and color printing. A factory-trained engineering staff is available for on-site service and phone support. Demonstration equipment and a full line of spare parts are also located at this facility.

For technical support in Southeast Asia, Applied Vision customers can call (607) 863-1122. To contact the direct-sales office in Singapore, call (656) 260-0679. For more information on Applied Vision's machine-vision solutions, visit www.appliedvision.com.