Kongsberg Maritime has opened a new factory in Zhenjiang, China. The 25.000 m2 factory is one of the largest Norwegian establishments in China.
The factory houses Kongsberg Maritime China Jiangsu (KMCJ) and Kongsberg Maritime China Zhenjiang (KMCZ). KMCJ now has 55 employees, and will expand to nearly 80 by the end of this year. The company produces sensors and tank management systems. KMCZ is a joint-venture, in which Kongsberg Maritime has a 56.2 per cent stake. KMCZ has 200 employees, and produces switchboards and transformers for the maritime market.
Håvard Johnsen from Kongsberg Maritime in Trondheim, Norway, is the leader of KMCJ. KMCZ is led by Mr. Wu. Dagfinn Müller from Horten, Norway, is Deputy General Manager.
