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SCHUNK Opens Technology and Service Center in Houston, TX



SCHUNK recently held its official grand opening event to launch its new Service and Technology center in Houston, TX.

"Manufacturers in Houston will benefit from having this new Tec-Center local to them," said a company spokesperson. The new Tec-Center offers:

  • Factory trained service technicians on-site with over 30 years experience in installing and servicing all brands of chucks
  • Trouble-shooting, repair and maintenance of workholding, toolholding systems and automation accessories
  • Extensive local stock and parts inventory available for same-day dispatch
  • Expert advice and assistance in identifying manufacturing challenges and implementing solutions
  • A fully equipped showroom with demonstration machinery to showcase the latest innovative products.

"The local manufacturing community will benefit greatly from this resource on their doorstep," said Stefan Kiedels, Senior Sales Manager. "Customers now have a fully equipped facility where they can view a demonstration, receive advice and support for their specific application, or get an expert technician for repair or service. The feedback from our customers is extremely positive, they are excited to have this wonderful resource close-by for their service, repair and stock needs," said Kiedels.

"The full-service that the Tec-Center offers is a huge benefit to customers looking to make the most of their manufacturing investments. Whether the challenge is to decrease set-up time, reduce costs or to successfully machine a complicated piece - SCHUNK is locally available to work through solutions. The future of industry in Texas is looking brighter and SCHUNK is perfectly placed to assist our customers with the forecast upturn," said Ron Wright, Director of Sales.

The SCHUNK Houston Tec-Center has a milling machine, lathe and air chuck display and robotic machine-loading display, giving people the ability to see a variety of processes using real parts and machines.

For more information contact:

SCHUNK Inc.

211 Kitty Hawk Drive

Morrisville, NC 27560

919-572-2705

info@us.schunk.com

www.schunk.com

SCHUNK Technology and Service Center

10757 Cutten Road

Building 6

Houston, TX 77066

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