19901986 1993 1991 2000 2002 2005 Establishment of the Group 1993 to 1996: Establishment Establishment of company Kistler Japan Co. Ltd, in Tokyo of Group companies in Italy, Group company in China and Singapore Thailand Establishment of the 2002/2003: Establishment of Group companies in the Netherlands, Kistler Instruments Ltd. in India, and Kistler Nordic for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, as well as integration of IGeL (Ingenieurgesellschaft für Leichtbau) and Velos Measuring Systems (Velos Messsysteme) Establishment of Group companies in Korea and Austria Group company in France Though we think in terms of global logue with our customers, we are able connections, our actions are firmly root- ed in local cultures. Every Kistler Group company is headed by a national man- agement team that has won the con to provide customer-specific adapta- tions for our sensors, electronics and systems.Where necessary, experienced spe- cialists are on hand to support our cus- fi-dence of its home market. Exceptional commitment and loyalty on the part of all the Group companies and distribu- tomers with the mounting, commis- sioning and maintenance of measuring tors constitutes the foundation for the successful development of the Group. systems over their entire service life.Kistler offers a calibration service Thanks to its worldwide presence, Kistler is able to recognize regional for periodical testing of measurement needs quickly and ensure a rapid trans- accuracy. If necessary, this service is fer of technology. Through the avai- lability of system competence on the ground and an intensive ongoing dia- available on site. Kistler documents and maintains a complete record showing when and how often each sensor was calibrated.

" Kistler has maintained a presence and commitment in Asia for over thirty years. Just as the crystal symbolizes purity and precision, so too the name of Kistler Japan signifies reliability and success to its customers."*

Yasutaka Hori, Head of Asia Continental HeadquartersManaging Director, Kistler Japan Co. Ltd.

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