congatec slår salgsrekorder
congatec, der har specialiseret sig inden for embedded computermoduler, voksede med 75 procent i 2010. Firmaet har i øvrigt netop etableret samarbejde med Avnet Embeddd i Norden.
congatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, recorded an annual revenue of 45.6 million euros in 2010, a record win. With its embedded computer modules and accessories, the company increased sales by 75% from the previous year. In 2009, the annual turnover rate totaled 26 million euros.
- The constant development of the multi-channel distribution strategy, which involves both the partner and direct marketing, paid off, explains Gerhard Edi (pictured), CEO of congatec AG.
- We will further pursue this approach while at the same time promoting global expansion of logistics and development in the USA and Asia. We are consistently focusing on improved value added and product enhancements locally, which is already reflected today in high customer satisfaction as well as long-term customer relationships.
congatec is intensifying its activities in market cultivation, particularly in the areas of medicine technology, transportation and digital signage in order to further increase the number of new design wins in these fields. It is planned that these and other measures will help the company to achieve another record win by the end of 2011.
Avnet Embedded new sales partner
congatec has just announced a collaboration with Avnet Embedded to serve the industrial market in UK, Nordic and Baltic with congatec’s Computer-On-Modules. The new partner will immediately begin utilizing the congatec products in UK, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Avnet Embedded provides displays, embedded computing hard- and software, customized products and system integration support.
As a sales partner, Avnet Embedded will have access to congatec’s extensive range of COM Express, XTX, ETX and Qseven products. While congatec focuses on the development of computer modules, the core activity at Avnet Embedded is to fulfill the British, Nordic and Baltic industrial market with a local service and support for Computer-On-Module projects in customers' systems.
Mats Sjoebrand, Director North Europe at Avnet Embedded, comments:
- The cooperation with congatec means that Avnet Embedded can now offer clients significant industrial solutions. We are seeing a huge demand for Computer-On-Modules like COM Express and Qseven based solutions and congatec has the most extensive and high quality portfolio of products in this field. With this cooperation we can extend our current product range. For new developments we are able to focus on the latest technology products.
Gerhard Edi, CEO of congatec AG, adds:
- From congatec’s point of view, Avnet Embedded is an ideal partner for the UK, Nordic and Baltic market. Together we can provide a truly unique combination of knowledge and skills in industrial products with the best service and support.
