Lectra inks €5m cutting technology deal with Johnson Controls
13 Feb '06
3 min read
Convinced by the high-quality cutting and performance reliability of this technology, as well as by Lectra's commitment to support and service, Johnson Controls decided to continue the expansion of automated cutting in its emerging market plants along with a consulting, training and services package to ensure optimal integration and utilization.
Willy Van Looy, Group Engineer and Manufacturing Manager of Johnson Controls, said, “We have worked with a broad range of Lectra technology for many years, and this new investment highlights the continuing value of our relationship."
"We integrated the VectorAuto MP9, and conducted intensive studies of the machine's applicability to our other worldwide factories and did in-depth comparisons with competitor solutions," he added.
"Providing the automotive industry with the most advanced software and equipment technologies, backed by a complete line of value-added services and a worldwide network, is a strategic priority for Lectra," said Lectra's CEO, Daniel Harari.
"We are very pleased that Johnson Controls has chosen Lectra's technology to make this strategic purchase and transition into a future of automated cutting," continued Daniel Harari.
"Our technology is the result of unmatched experience in this industry and our commitment to listening to customers in order to provide them with the solutions they need to address the challenges of the future."
Lectra is number one worldwide in software and CAD/CAM equipment dedicated to industrial users of textiles, leather and other soft materials. It is present across a broad array of major markets, including fashion and apparel; footwear; luggage & leather goods; furniture & furnishings; and the automotive, aerospace and marine industries.
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