Teknos Group Oy, a sustainable coating solutions provider for the manufacturing industry, building professionals and consumers, announcef the opening of its new Commercial and Competence Centre with technical application laboratory, training and warehouse facilities in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Vietnam is an important growth market for Teknos, and in order to be close to our customer we have invested in and are committed to the region and our existing and future customers. The new office is set to officially open on 13 September 2022.
The expansion in the Asia-Pacific region enhances the company's ustainability targets by building long term collaboration with customers close to them and commitment in this region.
“The decision to establish the new service center in Asia Pacific supports our growth plans. Vietnam was a logical choice for us as our Vietnamese export business has grown steadily over the past years. We want to meet customers where they are located to be able to enhance our collaboration and support them with faster response time and tailored solutions and services,” says Paula Salastie, CEO and owner of Teknos Group. “This will also enhance our sustainability as it reduces the emissions from logistics. Our team in Vietnam play a crucial role in broadening our global development and service network. Our model will always be working in close cooperation with our customers, building a stronger relationship, by providing them with sustainable coating solutions,” she continues.
Wanda Smith, Managing Director of Teknos (M) Sdn. Bhd., who is also taking care of the Southeast Asia region, leads the new Teknos Vietnam set-up, looking after the Sales, Customer Support, Technical Service and Warehouse functions. “It is an exciting time to mark this milestone and starting a new chapter in this region to be closer to our Vietnamese customers”, said Wanda Smith.The new office is located at Nhon Trach Industrial Zone III - Phase 2, Hiep Phuoc Town, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province. Total area of about 650m2, branded with the iconic blue and green Teknos corporate colour scheme consists of office space, meeting room, technical application laboratory and warehouse.
Teknos will continue to invest and grow in Vietnam, with a mid-term of three to five years expansion plan to become a secondary production site and gain better control over lead time and reduce the dependence on imports to meet the growing local demand. As such, the Vietnamese expansion will be able to support the export to other Southeast Asian or Asia Pacific countries complementary to Teknos Malaysia plant.