GN Thermoforming Showcases New Sales andTechnical Service Center in Czech Republic

GN Thermoforming Equipment, a leading manufacturer of servo-driven, roll-fed thermoforming machines for the production of food packaging, recently conducted a series of highly successful customer training sessions to showcase GN Europe's new Sales & Technical Service Center in Jihlava, Czech Republic. The three training sessions were a major success with more than 60 participants, including end users and processors from Western and Central Europe, Russia, India, and the Middle East.

The attendees received training on a wide range of topics including the latest GN technologies, material capabilities, tooling design and specifications, troubleshooting, and processing expertise. It was the first of several training programs that are planned at the technical center over the next year.

"We were thrilled with the turnout and the positive response," said Jerome Romkey, GN Business Development manager. "The training and demonstration center is an important sales tool that offers great value in helping customers access the technology and make decisions."

GN Europe officially opened the new Sales & Technical Service Center just over two years ago in an effort to further solidify its commitment to their customers. At any given time, its showroom displays a selection of GN thermoformers for viewing and demonstration purposes. This facility is also used for specific research and development projects. The Sales & Technical Service Center is staffed with sales, technical, and administrative personnel to better service customers from Western and Central Europe, Russia, India, and the Middle East. GN relocated from nearby offices to the new, larger 1000 sq. m. (11,000 sq ft) facility in Jihlava, which is about two hours from Vienna, Austria, and one hour from Prague.

The new larger facility will help GN expand its business in fast-growing markets, support its customers, and penetrate new growth opportunities, according to Romkey. "We're happy with the steady growth we've seen; this expansion will take us to the next level and position us for further growth in key markets."

The Sales and Technical Service Center has a staff of nine employees with additional hiring in the future as the business continues to expand.

While promoting the latest developments in thermoforming, the center will also offer opportunities for educational institutions and other industry-related organizations for training and product assessment purposes. GN made its first entry into the Czech Republic more than 14 years ago to tap into the growing packaging business in Europe and Russia.