DGAP-News: First Sensor AG / Key word(s): Agreement
First Sensor AG: First Sensor concludes distribution agreement with
Marubun for the sale of optical sensor solutions in Japan
13.06.2012 / 09:48
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Berlin and Tokyo, June 13, 2012 - On June 12, 2012, First Sensor AG (Xetra:
SIS), a leading provider of individual sensor solutions, signed a
distribution agreement with Marubun Corporation, one of Japan's oldest and
largest distributors of semiconductor-based products, in order to place a
wide range of customer-specific photodiodes on the Japanese market from the
portfolio of optical sensor solutions.
First Sensor photodiodes are characterized by maximum precision, maximum
speed and low dark currents, in wavelengths from ultraviolet to visible
light, as well as ionizing radiation. They are used in a range of
applications for various markets such as Life Science, Industrial,
Mobility, Security and Aerospace. First Sensor enables the in-house
development and production departments at 14 sites to offer sensor
solutions from a single source and in flexible batch sizes.
Marubun covers a large proportion of Japanese demand for optical sensors on
the basis of TOF (time of flight) technology, which is used for detection
purposes and in measurement technology products to ensure safety, prevent
danger and measure radiation. It is also used in environmental measurement.
For First Sensor, the cooperation with Marubun signifies its entry into the
Japanese market. Marubun, founded in 1844, is known in Japan and beyond for
its first-class relations with customers, the leading Japanese OEMs and
their Asian suppliers. The company sets itself apart through its rigorous
demands, professionalism and customer orientation - values that are also of
great significance to First Sensor. 'Relationships with customers and,
above all, trust between business partners are very important in Japan.
Marubun maintains very intensive relationships with its clients. This suits
our ethos and we are proud to have found the right partner to market our
sensor solutions on this key sales market. We hope to see appreciably
stronger revenue in Japan following a market entry phase,' confirmed Dr.
Hans-Georg Giering, Chief Executive Officer of First Sensor AG.
Marubun leads the market in distributing specialized power electronics with
high market volumes for a range of applications in high-end and niche
markets. The company offers the world's leading manufacturers of
entertainment and consumer electronics a broad spectrum of semiconductor-
based products, design and development support as well as global
procurement and marketing services. Marubun has already played a
significant role in the upturn of Japan's electronics industry with the
first successful marketing of integrated circuits on the Japanese market.
About First Sensor
First Sensor AG is a leading provider of high-quality, customer-specific
sensor solutions in the life science, industrial, mobility, security and
aerospace industries. With more than 700 employees around the world, First
Sensor is forecasting annual sales of around EUR120 million for 2012. First
Sensor was founded in Berlin 20 years ago and has been listed on the
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SIS) since 1999.
Further information about First Sensor on www.first-sensor.com
Public Relations: Sarah SchieÃer
sarah.schiesser@first-sensor.com
T +49 30 639923-770 Î F +49 30 639923-719
About Marubun
Marubun Corp. is an independent Japanese market leader in the distribution
of semiconductor-based products.
Headquarters: 8-1, Nihonbashi Odenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Established: 1947,
Founded: 1844,
Represented by: Akihiko Inamura, President, Employees: 814 (April 2012),
Capital: JPY 6,214.5 million, Revenue: JPY 242.7 billion (Group fiscal year
2011), Core business: Trading company for imported and domestic top-class
electronics products such as semiconductor components, focusing on
integrated circuits, applied electronic components and systems.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (code no. 7537).
Further information on First Sensor can be found on the Internet at
www.marubun.co.jp/en/.
Public Relations Office: Marubun Corporation
koho@marubun.co.jp
T + 03-3639-9803 Î F + 03-5644-7693
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Language: English
Company: First Sensor AG
Peter-Behrens-StraÃe 15
12459 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)30 63 99 23-710
Fax: +49 (0)30 63 99 23-719
E-mail: ir@first-sensor.com
Internet: www.first-sensor.com
ISIN: DE0007201907
WKN: 720190
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München,
Stuttgart
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