MTS opens its office in Russia

MTS Systems, a leading global supplier of high performance test systems and position sensors, has announced the opening of a new office in Moscow, Russia.

This office will focus on the growing Russian market for the MTS Test business by providing local sales and service support to its business partners in the region.

" Having a direct presence in Russia will enable us to work more closely with our customers, quickly anticipate the changing market dynamics, and better position MTS to support our local business partners," said William Hardy, vice president of product sales and marketing for MTS Test.

"Today, MTS products and service solutions are represented in the Russian and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries through business partners. The Russian economy is an important component of MTS' growth strategy. MTS is committed to exploring new opportunities - finding new customers and markets that can benefit from the MTS world renowned testing expertise. The non-commercial representative office in Moscow officially opened on November 18, 2013, and will focus on expanded sales and service capability," the company mentioned in its statement.

" Today we see our customers, the global OEMs and their suppliers, expanding their businesses in Russia in response to renewed investments and corresponding economic growth potential. MTS Test will be at the forefront of their expansion, providing them with high technology and proven testing innovations," stated Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president and CEO of MTS.