A manufacturer of robotics headquartered in China has opened a new 海角视频 head office in Birmingham.
Quicktron has launched the 1,000 sq ft operation at the iCentrum building on Bruntwood SciTech's Innovation Birmingham campus in the city centre.
Founded in 2014, the company specialises in so-called intralogistics automation, designing and building robotic products which move items around warehouses and factories.
The multinational corporation is headquartered in Shanghai and has offices in the US, Germany, Spain, Japan, South Korea and Singapore.
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Quicktron is the latest tech company to join the Innovation Birmingham campus, following a recent deal with sustainable gifting business XD Connects.
Liang Kien Yew, vice-president of iInternational business at Quicktron, said: "Our move to Innovation Birmingham is a vital step in the business' strategic ambitions to establish firm roots in the 海角视频 and enhance our on the ground support for our clients.
"Accessing top talent and lowering our carbon operating base are two of our biggest priorities as we look to grow our market share with our 海角视频 audience so we're pleased to have a partner in Bruntwood SciTech that has helped us to facilitate both."
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Joseph Venables, head of business development at Bruntwood SciTech which owns Innovation Birmingham, added: "Quicktron's expansion comes at a time of immense importance for 海角视频 R&D, with the West Midlands continuing to lead the charge both nationally and internationally.
"We're excited to welcome another international brand to one of the most innovative and diverse technology clusters the 海角视频 has to offer and look forward to supporting their growth through our key strategic partners.
"Birmingham is fast-becoming a magnet for inward investment and we look forward to seeing Quicktron grow its global market share here while benefiting from co-locating with the city's other high growth businesses at Innovation Birmingham."