Compete for Middle-west Market, Further Expand Footprint in China

Shanghai, China, March 10, 2014 – Schüco, a leading company in the field of energy-efficient building, today officially announced the establishment of its new office in Chengdu, the most important financial center of China in middle-west area. Following the “Go West” step of Chinese government, Schüco China has been well positioned to make a great contribution through the leadership and broad technology capability in the industry.

“With the support of government policy and the strengths of itself, Chengdu nowadays presents incredible and potential opportunities for Schüco China. And I am so convinced that more customers in the area will benefit from our advanced solutions and products.” Said Benedikt Herweg, Sales Director Greater China & Business Development.

Schüco has seen the high-speed development of Chengdu as the 4th largest airport hub and the growth engine for China with geographic advantage, long history, cosmopolitan culture and convenient transportation. As the heartland for Schüco Central China business, Chengdu office covers four provinces: Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan and Guizhou. It will make Schüco the connection of developer and fabricators in these markets, to serve for energy efficiency and high quality buildings.

The new office creates an approach for Schüco to be closer to the market. It is expected to offer full-chain services from planning, design, fabrication and installation, so as to further enhance the partnership and customer intimacy, as well as to help the company better serve the customers and explore growth opportunities in the emerging region.

“In recent years, Chengdu government has paid increasing emphasis on the energy-efficient buildings with the introduction of some related implementing advice. Which brings favourable factors for us to step into the market.” Complemented Michael Zhang, Managing Director, Schüco China, “With the new office, I think our regional capability and competitiveness is strengthened. It allows us to compete for the middle-west market, bringing the global leading energy-efficient products and technologies.”

“This an another strategic movemet for Schüco to expand the footprint in China. I believe that this will further strengthen the partnership for Schüco in middle-west China by offering comprehensive portfolio and fast service for customers. With the mission to ‘build a beautiful and green China’, I also believe the new market will play as a strong driving engine for our domestic business.” Günter Strauss, Executive Director of Schüco Greater China emphasized.

Chengdu office will be the fourth in China for Schüco. With headquarter in Shanghai, North sales bub in Beijing, South Sales hub in Shenzhen and Central Sales hub in Chengdu, as well as other 13 sales representatives and offices around Chinese mainland and Taiwan, Schüco will continue its commitment to China and high quality of product.

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