Skyjack, a subsidiary of linamar group, expanded its presence in east Asia with the opening of a new 21,527-square-foot (2,000-square-meter) plant outside Seoul, South Korea. The industry leader has been conducting sales activities in the region since 1994 and has been strengthening its service supply capacity by providing specialized service support since 2013, with a presence in the region.

Simon kelsey, Skyjack's director of sales, operations and market development in Asia, said: This new facility is a testament to our commitment to helping the market for high-altitude platforms develop in Asia, where the market is growing and cannot be ignored. Throughout the &; As we experienced in the Chinese market, we had a slow start in terms of sales and service, and now we have a fully established business team in gyeonggi, Korea, led by general manager JC Chun. JC's experience working with doosan and bobcat in the us and Korean markets makes him a good fit for our team. Throughout the &;

Skyjack representatives also explained that the localization of the company's Korean operations would help it better meet the needs of its growing Korean customer base. Skyjack's opening of a dedicated office for the south Korean market is seen by long-time clients as a confident move that the global MEWP maker will have a long-term presence in the country.

Chun explained: “ The industry is relatively new in Asia, but the future is bright as more and more people are starting to see the productivity advantages of platforms over scaffolding and other traditional forms of high-altitude work. Our new company in Korea has brought more convenience to our customers and increased the brand awareness of Skyjack in the Korean market. Throughout the &;

Skyjack attributes its success to equipment designed specifically for leasing, which means it is rugged, easy to maintain and provides a high return on investment for the leasing company. So far, the company's approachable business philosophy has been a key factor in its growth in the region and one of the driving factors behind its long-term relationship.

Chun concludes: “ Our Korean team is looking forward to faster integration and better service to the region. Throughout the &;