GF Machining Solutions opens Center of Competence in Singapore

April 24, 2024

GF Machining Solutions has inaugurated its new Center of Competence in Singapore (Courtesy GF Machining Solutions)
GF Machining Solutions has inaugurated its new Center of Competence in Singapore (Courtesy GF Machining Solutions)

GF Machining Solutions, headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, has opened a new Center of Competence in Singapore. The ceremony was attended by 120 customers and partners, along with the GF Machining Solutions management team for South East Asia.

The new Center of Competence displays an array of equipment, including laser, milling and EDM machines such as the LASER S 1000 U, LASER P 400, MILL E 700 U, MILL P 500, CUT F 350, FORM P 350 and FORM P 450, as well as System 3R tools, Service + Success displays, a quality control testing room and various market segment cut parts. It also features a seminar room with a capacity of 80 people to host both customer and internal events. The centre offers the opportunity to carry out live testing, seminars, and training.

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“The new Center of Competence is of strategic importance as Singapore serves as a technological benchmark for some of the developing S.E.A. countries,” explained Scott Fosdick, Vice President and Head of Global Sales at GF Machining Solutions, at the ceremony.

The event included a tour of the facility, giving attendees a firsthand look at the innovative solutions and advanced technologies on display. “The solutions we develop are designed to give you, our customers, a real competitive advantage in the market,” added Fosdick. “Our mindset means that we work closely with you, we try to understand your pains that you are experiencing each and every day in your workplaces, and we try to overcome the challenges and support you in every stage.”

This opening is seen as a significant milestone for GF Machining Solutions as it expands its presence in Asia-Pacific, solidifying its commitment to supporting regional and global customers.

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