NOTE and Kongsberg sign long-term co-operation agreement
”This agreement is largely a result of NOTE's previous acquisition of CAD company NPD, now NOTE Oslo, and proof that our new NearsourcingTM business model is appreciated on the market. By being close to the customer with the right competence and services in the development and industrialisation phase, we can offer an unbeatably short time-to-market,” says Arne Forslund, CEO of NOTE.
The Kongsberg group develops hi-tech products that require complex production processes and set high standards on quality and process control. ”The core of our decision to join NOTE lies in our proximity to NOTE Oslo, the potential for cost-efficient production, access to the NOTEfied component database and rapid prototyping. These factors help us to get to market faster and achieve favourable overall economics. The agreement also includes component sourcing and technical services such as PCB design, something we very much demand from our suppliers,” says Morten Vatneberg, Vice President Purchasing & Logistics at KDA. ”In NOTE, we've found an industrial partner with whom there's great potential for long-term development,” Vatneberg continues.