Slovenian-German Joint Venture Creates 30 New Jobs
The Ljubljana-based Iskra Zaščite will focus on development whereas Weidmüller will be in charge of sales and marketing, company officials told the press on Wednesday.
The joint venture, a 50:50 investment worth EUR 1.3m, created 30 new jobs, with the headcount planned to increase to 40 over the medium term.
"The goal is to set up a competence centre with highly qualified experts," said Weidmüller board member Elke Eckstein.
Otmar Zorn, the owner and director of Iskra Zaščite, said surge protection was a niche segment with considerable growth prospects.
"We and the joint venture with Weidmüller have a bright future ahead," he said.
The family-owned Weidmüller has production and sales locations in 80 countries and generates EUR 640m in annual revenue.
Iskra Žaščite ended last year with sales of around EUR 20m and a EUR 3.4m profit.