VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain, Oct 30, 2024 – Lantek, a global leader in sheet metal software solutions, announces a strategic partnership with FA Service (FAS), a major player in Japan’s metal manufacturing industry. This collaboration marks a significant step in solidifying both companies’ leadership in the sector, combining Lantek’s cutting-edge technology with FAS’s deep understanding of the local market. Together, Lantek and FA Service will provide enhanced solutions that meet the specific needs of Japanese manufacturers, reinforcing their leadership in the country’s sheet metal industry.
The alliance will focus on delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions, including advanced quoting solutions, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and data-driven AI technologies. By joining forces, both companies will provide cutting-edge, multivendor software solutions, tailored to optimize production efficiency and address the complex demands of modern sheet metal processing. The combination of FAS’s industry expertise and Lantek’s innovative technology ensures that Japanese manufacturers will benefit from state-of-the-art tools for digital transformation and smart manufacturing.
“Partnering with FA Service allows us to better serve the needs of our Japanese clients while supporting our global growth strategy. FAS’s local expertise and team, powered with our advanced technology, positions us to drive significant advancements in sheet metal processing across Japan,” said Alberto López de Biñaspre, CEO of Lantek
Jun Yoshida, Sales Director at FA Service, added, “We are excited to partner with Lantek to bring even more value to our clients in Japan. By integrating Lantek’s advanced solutions, we can further empower our customers with the latest digital tools to optimize their manufacturing processes, increase productivity, and stay competitive in an evolving market.”
This partnership aligns with Lantek’s ongoing mission to enhance manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness through the adoption of smart, integrated solutions. It marks another step in the company’s expansion, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and leadership in the global metalworking industry.
About Lantek
Lantek is a multinational which is leading the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry. With its patented manufacturing intelligence software, it enables factories to be connected, turning them into Smart Factories. It rounds off its range of services with CAD, CAM, MES, and ERP solutions for companies that manufacture metal parts from sheet metal, tubes, and profiles using any cutting technology (laser, plasma, oxycut, waterjet, shearing and punching).
Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country (Spain), one of the main European hubs of machine tool development, Lantek enables the integration of sheet metal and metal processing technologies using the most advanced manufacturing management software. The company is currently the outstanding leader in its sector thanks to its capacity for innovation and commitment to internationalisation. With more than 25,700 clients in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2020, its international business contributed to 88% of its revenue.
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