TOKYO, July 5, 2007 – Nikon-Trimble
Co., Ltd. (Takashi Tanzawa, Representative Director & CEO,) has announced
its business integration with surveying division of Zao Nikon Corporation
(Akio Nakazawa, Representative Director, President), a production plant
of semiconductor manufacturing equipment units and surveying instruments,
and re-launch business under the newly integrated production-sales
system.
Up until now Nikon-Trimble has outsourced manufacturing of its in-house products to Zao Nikon, wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon Corporation. This integration of manufacturing division aims to establish an integrated system of surveying instrument business and to strengthen competitiveness by unifying Nikon-Trimble’s strong development power and sales network with Zao Nikon’s production know-how and manufacturing technology. With this integration Nikon-Trimble is committed to provide high-quality products and services even in a more timely manner to further satisfy its customers.
1. Summary of Business Integration
1) Date: August 1, 2007 (scheduled)
2) Means of Integration: Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. integrates
the surveying business of Zao Nikon Corporation, wholly-owned subsidiary
of Nikon Corporation, by business transfer.
2. Corporate Profile
Zao Nikon Corporation
| Establishment: |
October 12, 1981 |
| Location: |
20, Shin-oyoke, Miya, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi 989-0701 |
| Capital: |
200 million yen |
| Main businesses: |
Manufacture of devices for IC/LCD steppers and scanners and
surveying instruments |
Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd
| Establishment: |
June 1, 2003 |
| Location: |
16-2, Minamikamata 2-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo |
| Capital: |
1,200 million yen |
| Main businesses: |
Development, manufacture, sales and servicing of surveying instruments |
Any inquiries should be address to;
Marketing Communication Group, Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd.
16-2, Minamikamata 2-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0035
Tel. (+1) 3-5710-2592
URL: http://www.nikon-trimble.com
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