FRENCKEN MECHATRONICS AND NYQUIST ANNOUNCE ALLIANCE
04 June 2004 - Nyquist Industrial Control

Frencken Mechatronics designs, produces and assembles high-quality mechatronic modules for high-end applications in, among others, the medical, semiconductor and graphics industries. Nyquist Industrial Control develops and sells control systems for this type of mechanical system in major market segments including the semiconductor market and the market for complex robots and machines. The activities of both partners are complementary.

With this alliance, Frencken and Nyquist meet the demands of large OEM's in south-east Netherlands and beyond. These have been pleading for more 'clustering'. Clustering is a form of intensive collaboration whereby suppliers assemble a complete mechatronic unit which they then offer as a complete product to the client. The clustering of suppliers therefore leads to the flexibility and efficiency that is required to continue to be successful in local and international markets. Discussions concerning this have recently taken place within the context of the BOM/LIOF regional development societies. These societies were established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs to support economic activities at the regional level.
After a study into the problems in the south-east region of the Netherlands, the Berenschot Consultancy Bureau also recommended a form of clustering of suppliers, in addition to promoting south-east Brabant as a 'brain port' and focussing on a number of technologies unique to the region.

With their clustering decision, Frencken Mechatronics and Nyquist take the lead in these developments. 'This is more than just hype. Not only our clients, but also we are convinced that this is the only way of retaining manufacturing in the south-east of the Netherlands. We can calculate the cost advantages resulting from our alliance for anyone who is interested', says Eric Hezemans, managing director of Nyquist. He sees the alliance as a concrete step following months of discussion. 'Someone had to finally take the lead.'

The objective of Frencken and Nyquist is to arrive at a network of specialised companies that collaborate as if they are one company. Both do not rule out more companies joining. A condition is that they are complementary and are necessary for the production process.

Jack van Sprang, managing director of the Frencken Group says: 'The advantages for our clients are evident: one face and one responsible party. Of course in addition to cost and efficiency advantages. Incidentally, we will not just promote ourselves to OEM's in the Eindhoven region, but also in other countries including Germany, Switzerland and England.'

Frencken Mechatronics and Nyquist will continue to operate individually. From the moment that a client requests an assembly, both companies will act as one. As far as both companies are concerned, the future is completely open. Transfer of ownership is not a consideration. 'You don't have to own a company to be able to work together. OEM companies have indicated that they require one business partner that can do everything. We have taken a major step in that direction. The client must make the next step', according to Hezemans.

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