New Subsidiary of Blohm + Voss Industries
Having been represented by a regional agency, Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI) has opened its own sales and service branch in Singapore at the beginning of 2011. The new subsidiary will be managed by C.J. Ng (photo) who has worked in this region and in the ship supply industry for many years. The ship component manufacturer offers sales and service activities for its Simplex Turbulo product group in the city state.
The Singapore branch will be serving other countries in South East Asia and South Asia. Blohm + Voss Industries currently has subsidiaries in China and South Korea as well as strategic holdings in companies within Japan and the UK. In all other countries with shipbuilding markets, BVI works through a closely-knit network of sales and service agents. The company produces and sells ship components such as seals, bearings, stabilisers and bilge water separators.
This expansion into the Asian market proves that the manufacturer of ship components recognises the strong growth potential in this region. “By taking over our Singapore business and handling it through our own company, we have created an important module that will ensure our greatest possible presence in strategic markets”, said BVI Managing Director Martin Johannsmann. Asia has developed into a core market in shipbuilding over the last few years, and Singapore alone has over 100 shipyards and related industries. The new subsidiary will be managed by C.J. Ng who has worked in this region and in the ship supply industry for many years. “BVI subsidiary in Singapore would mean that customers of Simplex Turbulo product group can expect higher service quality in the most efficient way”, says Ng. “And of course BVI sales and services is not limited to just Singapore but beyond the region.”