B&R Opens Subsidiary in Japan

Automation provider now has 24 wholly owned affiliates worldwide

  • September 11, 2014
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  • Managing Director Masashi Ono leads the new B&R subsidiary in Japan.
    Managing Director Masashi Ono leads the new B&R subsidiary in Japan.

Automation technology provider B&R announces the opening of its 24th subsidiary - B&R Japan, headquartered in Yokohama and led by Masashi Ono. "Japan is one of the toughest markets in the world, but we're ready," says Ono. "We're confident that Japanese customers will enjoy working with us, and we look forward to showing them all the exciting things that our innovative portfolio and automation expertise can do for their business."

B&R Japan starts with a full team of sales, application and support engineers to care for Japanese customers at their locations and in their own language. "With the strength of open technology and international standards as well as a network of subsidiaries and partners in over 70 countries, B&R is a solid partner for Japanese companies looking to compete with the top players on a global scale," says Ono.

Graduated in political sciences and international relations in Paris, Anis joined the team in early 2019. Editor for IEN Europe and the new digital magazine AI IEN, he is a new tech enthusiast. Also passionate about sports, music, cultures and languages. 

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