Lantek consolidates its presence in Russia

The manufacture of sheet metal parts is a feature of every day life and very important to a large number of Russian companies, where many sectors of industry require these components for their business. Demand for sheet metal parts is escalating globally, as is the requirement for new technology.

For the Russian machine tool sector, this increase requires it to provide the latest technological advances which will enable companies to optimize their business processes and methods. Globally, companies need to be more competitive and to invest in the latest technology if they wish to be at the leading edge of their industry.

“As professionals with a thorough knowledge of the sector, Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions is aware of these market needs, and for the last 22 years we have developed, innovated and marketed CAD/CAM software solutions for sheet metal cutting and punching machines, including the well-known Lantek Expert II range”, said Joseba Pagaldai, Commercial Manager of Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions.

Lantek started out as a small company based in Álava, Spain. It has always had ambitious goals, and its priority has been the development of its international business. “We now have 19 offices in 15 countries all over the world, as well as a wide distributor network covering all five continents,” said Joseba Pagaldai. “This infrastructure means we can supply over 8,500 customers worldwide and provide personalized attention to all of them”.

Lantek’s philosophy of innovation and the use of latest-generation technologies complements its international business model, putting it in a privileged position, as a world leader in the development of comprehensive CAD/CAM and software management solutions for the machine tool sector.

The Russian Market

“We entered the Russian market just over a year ago as part of our expansion plans,” said Joseba Pagaldai. “We are now fully operational, with a team of highly qualified technical experts at our Moscow office, as well as our Volgograd staff”. Russia is a high growth, strategic market, and Lantek anticipates that it will generate significant levels of business.

For customers to obtain the best possible return on their investment in software, Lantek’s Russian office will give them access to a qualified, high-quality technical support service. The company has ensured that its team is highly competent and well trained so that it can solve any queries or problems, maximizing productivity for its users.

“Providing high quality local support was an important factor for us in deciding to start operations in Russia”, said Joseba Pagaldai. “We already have alliances with machine tool manufacturers in the country who install our applications. Combining our skills with those of a technical support team consisting of people from Russia is of crucial importance as it enables us to easily attend to the needs of users, without any language barriers”.

Lantek is committed to providing innovative solutions and quality services. It aims to invest in all the countries in which its products are marketed in order to be closer to its customers, and provide them with the added value of an improved after-sales service, in their own language.

Lantek’s success and exponential growth is a strong guarantee of quality, continuity and commitment for its customers. It provides them with a wide and varied range of sheet metal cutting and punching solutions, supported by a team of over 60 highly qualified engineers with expertise in the machine tool sector. The company is also committed to staff development, with continuous training programs aimed at maximizing their skill levels. Lantek’s dedication has produced technologically advanced software which is both flexible and dynamic, enabling companies to make full use of their machine tools to increase competitiveness, maximize the use of resources and operate successfully in a global market.