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MUNICH, GERMANY — Würth Elektronik has opened a new branch in Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa. The location operates under the name Wurth Electronics South Africa (Pty.) Ltd and will serve local cus-
Würth Opens Branch in South Africa Luminovo Launches U.S.
dent for Southern Europe, Mid- dle East and Africa. “South Africa was chosen for the new of- fice primarily because of its strategic importance as a gate- way to sub-Saharan Africa,” ex- plained Çakir. “The new location
South Africa (Pty.) Ltd team cur- rently consists of six employees. However, it will soon be expand- ed to ensure the best possible service for customers in the re- gion’s emerging markets. The official opening ceremo-
The team of Wurth Electronics South Africa.
tomers, but will also be responsi- ble for the markets of Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia. Ahmet Çakir, who also
heads the branch in Turkey, will take over the management of the new location, under the leader- ship of Rob Sperring, vice presi-
BRIGHTON, MI — Best known as a manufacturer and global supplier of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and more re- cently laser scanning sensors, LK Metrology Ltd, has acquired ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a special- ist German manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) sys- tems. With this strategic acquisi- tion, LK Metrology broadens its portfolio of high-precision inspec- tion solutions to include industri- al CT imaging, strengthening its position as a long-established provider of metrology systems. Founded in 2003 and based
in Sarstedt, Germany, ProCon X- Ray develops and manufactures
offers excellent logistical advan- tages, thanks to a well-devel- oped infrastructure and connec- tivity. The growing economic po- tential, a diverse industrial base and increasing customer de- mand in the region were also key factors in the decision.” The Wurth Electronics
modular CT and X-ray inspec- tion equipment for industrial and scientific applications. Its systems are renowned for high- resolution focus X-ray technolo- gy, as well as customizable hard-
ny for the new location will take place in early 2026. Four EMC seminars held by Würth Elektron- ik in South Africa’s two largest cities, Cape Town and Johannes- burg, have already been complet- ed. “This once again underlines our commitment and our contri- bution to the region,” emphasized Ahmet Çakir. “We also support our customers here in South Africa through targeted knowl- edge transfer, just as Würth Elek- tronik does in many other regions around the globe. Great engineer- ing deserves great support. And we are happy to provide this sup- port, because we are much more
than just a component supplier.” Contact: Würth Elektronik
eiSos GmbH & Co. KG, Clarita- Bernhard-Strasse 9, 81249 Mu- nich, Germany % +49-7942-945-5186 E-mail:
sarah.hurst@
we-online.de Web:
www.we-online.de r
LK Metrology Acquires ProCon X-Ray
ware and software. They are used worldwide in the automo- tive, aerospace, electronics, med- ical, and materials research sec- tors.
Through this acquisition, ProCon CT imaging system.
LK Metrology can now offer its customers an even wider range of products for inspection and measurement from a single source, from traditional CMMs, portable measuring arms and laser scanners to high-resolution X-ray equipment and CT analy- sis. Both companies will work closely together to further devel- op existing CT systems and de- liver new, flexible, integrated metrology solutions of the high-
Cetec ERP Expands into Larger Office
AUSTIN, TX — Cetec ERP has officially relocated to a larger, modern office facility in central Austin. The move reflects the company’s rapid growth and in- creasing demand for its web- based ERP platform across small and mid-sized manufacturing businesses. The new location, situated
within a prominent Austin busi- ness complex, provides ample room for current operations and
offers flexible space for future ex- pansion as the company contin- ues to scale. Cetec’s growth is fu- eled by rising adoption of its all- in-one SaaS ERP solution, which unifies core business functions — such as MRP, inventory, CRM, quality, accounting, and shop floor control — into a single, af- fordable, browser-based system. “This move is about scale,”
said Taylor Wagen, chief operat- ing officer at Cetec ERP. “We’re
growing to better support the small and mid-sized manufactur- ers who rely on Cetec ERP to run their operations. More space, more collaboration, and more momentum to keep improving how we serve our current and fu-
ture customers.” Contact: Cetec ERP, 3232 E
Cesar Chavez Street, Suite 2, Austin, TX 78702 % 512-299- 9170 E-mail:
scott@cetecerp.com Web:
www.cetecerp.com r
Program DOVER, DE — Luminovo has launched its Ambassador Pro- gram in the U.S. The initiative is designed to grow Luminovo’s North American presence by tap- ping into industry professionals who want to share its solutions with their networks and earn re- ferral commissions in return. The program is aimed at
supply chain consultants, elec- tronics and manufacturing ex- perts, and professionals with strong networks in the EMS, OEM, and contract manufactur- ing space. By referring new busi- ness to Luminovo, Ambassadors can earn up to 20% commission on the first year’s contract value for each successful referral. In addition to earnings potential, Ambassadors receive access to helpful materials, an official partner badge, and a dedicated point of contact at Luminovo. “With this program, a part-
ner can earn tens of thousands of dollars by referring new EMS and CM business to us,” said Sam Mason, business and opera- tions lead — North America at Luminovo. “It’s also a great way for professionals across the elec- tronics supply chain to connect others to tools that truly modern-
ize quoting and procurement.” Contact: Luminovo, Inc.,
111B S Governors Avenue, Suite 28082, Dover, DE 19904 % 716-274-8086 E-mail:
marketing@luminovo.com Web:
www.luminovo.com r
est precision to customers world- wide.
Contact: LK Metrology, Inc.,
12701 Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116 % 810-263-6100 E-mail:
marketing.us@
lkmetrology.com Web:
www.lkmetrology.com r
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