EoW September 2013

News Corporate

Ericsson has announced the closure of its copper cable manufacturing operations in Hudiksvall and Stockholm, Sweden. The company said that supply of copper is outstripping demand in Europe as the market moves further towards fibre-based networks. “The decision is based on the fact that Ericsson’s production of telecom cables is small from a global perspective, and that we also have a small market share. Unfortunately, our production has not been operating at full capacity for a long time and has struggled with profitability,” said Tomas Qvist, Ericsson’s head of human resources in Sweden. Hudiksvall and Stockholm plant closures

The closure is expected to be complete during the third quarter of 2013.

▲ ▲ Closing down in Hudiksvall and Stockholm, Sweden. Photograph: Ericsson

Ericsson – Sweden

Website : www.ericsson.com

Remote first for Miyachi

Miyachi Europe, a supplier of laser and resistance welding systems and laser marking products, now offers remote services for high-end resistance welding modules, reducing total cost of ownership thanks to maximised uptime and reduced travel cost. Available for the Miyachi Peco ISQ20 series with programming pendant AWS, AWS3 systems, MG3 standard, as well as most customised resistance welding systems, this new business service is ideal for customers with high system uptime demand. Remote services from Miyachi Europe minimise support efforts and avoid planning and cost for on-site technical support. Specific AWS3 and MG3 products can be upgraded to remote access capabilities. Remote access is achieved with the use of a PC and the installation of a VPN connection that serves as an interface between the Miyachi Peco product and the remote service expert. The company offers a complete hardware and software package. Service can be provided on demand with an hourly rate, or with an annual service contract for 20 hours of remote services at a special rate. Training for remote services of multiple systems support on-site is offered upon request. Remote services are currently offered through Miyachi Europe in Puchheim, Germany, and additional regional service centres will be added in the future. The new business service increases uptime as it allows for fast and efficient diagnostics remotely. It eliminates travelling time to the site and reduces development time by providing remote application support. Miyachi Europe Corporation – Germany Website : www.miyachieurope.com

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