For Beckhoff's Swiss operation, the year 2001 has been characterised by significant exhibition presentations, such as at BEST in Zurich, and by the development of their marketing activity. The growth of the marketing network through the addition of a further branch at Montagny-près-Yverdon now means that Beckhoff are represented three times in Switzerland. Alongside the main office at Schaffhausen and the Tessin Support Centre in Gravesano, the new representation in western Switzerland means that the French-speaking area is now also covered. In addition to the full range of PC-based automation equipment, Beckhoff's Swiss branches offer skilled consultation, support and training to the Swiss market. Requests for engineering services are satisfied through co-operation with system partners.

The new branch in Yverdon was opened in the middle of April by Gerhard Meier, General Manager of Beckhoff's Swiss division, and by the manager of the branch, Philippe Monnin. The Yverdon branch makes Beckhoff's automation know-how available now in western Switzerland. In addition to the sales of Industrial PCs, fieldbus I/Os and the TwinCAT automation software, technical support is also readily available to the customer. Training and workshops in the French language are offered at Yverdon or, by agreement, at the customers' site.

Contact:
Beckhoff Automation AG
En Chamard
1442 Montagny-près-Yverdon
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0) 24 / 447 27 00
Fax: +41 (0) 24 / 447 27 01
p.monnin@beckhoff.ch

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