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Peratech appoints ASTEL as Sales Representative Partner in South Korea

Peratech Holdco Ltd., a Yorkshire-based firm leading the field in next-generation touch-technologies, announces the appointment of ASTEL as its first sales representative in South Korea.


RICHMOND, North Yorks, England – 10 September 2015.  Peratech Holdco Ltd., a Yorkshire-based firm leading the field in next-generation touch-technologies, announces the appointment of ASTEL as its first sales representative in South Korea.

The appointment represents an important milestone in the commercialisation of Peratech’s innovative touch sensing solutions in the APAC region.

Stated Neil Jarvie, Peratech’s Vice President of Global Sales, “We are delighted to announce ASTEL as our sales partner in this strategically-important, application-rich territory.  With a detailed knowledge of the Korean electronics market coupled with excellent technical resources, ASTEL is ideally positioned to drive the adoption of our next-generation touch solutions.  We are already supporting several major opportunities made possible by our partnership with ASTEL.”

Added Jon Stark, Peratech’s CEO, “Not only is the strategic partnership with ASTEL an indication of the traction that Peratech® QTC®-based force sensors are enjoying in Korea, but also clear evidence of the demand in the region that we see for our unique sensors. ASTEL is a professional, high-performing organization that we are honored to have as our partner.” 

About Peratech Holdco Ltd

Peratech Holdco Ltd. is a privately held company with 20 employees based in Richmond, North Yorkshire.  It is currently working with a number of key technology clients who are implementing QTC sensing technology within their own products.  The company is an excellent example of British innovation bringing in global revenue.  QTC technology is protected by numerous worldwide patents and has a wide range of applications.  From robotics to automotive and from touch screens to consumer electrical products, the product has been integrated into over a million products with companies around the world.  Peratech’s multi-award winning QTC nanotechnology received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation in November 2012.

For further information, please contact

Peratech, Old Repeater Station, Brompton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire, DL10 7JH United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 1748 813670  Fax: +44 (0) 1748 813679  Email: info@peratech.com   www.peratech.com

Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, Island House, Forest Road, Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0AB United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 1481 233080  Email: nigel@vortexpr.com

About ASTEL Co., Ltd

ASTEL Co., Ltd. is a privately held company based in Seongnam city, South Korea, representing a portfolio of prestigious international electronics brands in the Korean market.  ASTEL services an extensive customer base including major OEM’s such as Samsung and LG, addressing multiple markets and applications, from wearable electronics to automotive controls and from consumer healthcare to consumer electronics products.  By combining its world class supplier base, value-added solutions approach, and trusted partner methodology, ASTEL continues to drive innovation in the Korean market.

For further information, please contact

ASTEL CO LTD, E-302 Pangyo Innovalley, 622 Sampyeong-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Kyunggi-Do, South Korea 463-400

EG Lee Tel: +82 (0) 31 80187422  Fax: +82 (0) 31 7077694  Email: eglee@astel.kr  www.astel.kr

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