Robbins Opens New Asia Pacific Office

Geographical areas covered by the new subsidiary include East Asia, the Middle East, and Australia (excluding India and China). "This new office will allow us to meet the needs of our East Asian customers in real time, and in face-to-face conversations, which was previously difficult due to the locations of our other offices," said David Salisbury, Business Development Manager for Robbins Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. Goals of the new branch include expanding the regional EPB market, as well as providing support for hard rock TBMs and small-diameter tunneling.

In the future, the new branch will include engineering, field service, and other support services, and will assist in the development of a nearby Robbins manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China. "Fabrication and procurement of components from local sources has the potential to make machine assembly quicker and more efficient," said Salisbury. The new manufacturing facility is expected to be fully operational by mid-2009.


Contact:
Robbins Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd.
Suite 11, 15th Floor, Tower 3
China Hong Kong City
33, Canton Road, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Phone: +852 36918611
Fax: +852 36918612
E-Mail: parrenoj@robbinstbm.com
or salisburyd@robbinstbm.com.hk
Internet: www.robbinstbm.com