Reutech
Reutech Fuchs Electronic
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Primary brands, products and services
Capabilities include electronic and precision mechanical design and high volume production of electro-mechanical assemblies.
Designs and manufactures the internationally recognised range of Fuchs electronic fuzes and related defence products for artillery, mortar, naval and aircraft weapon applications. |
Operational areas
Factory based at Alberton, Gauteng. |
Market sectors
Most of the company’s revenue is generated from export sales to government agencies and ammunition manufacturers. |
Standards & verifications
ISO 9001: 2008 |
Intellectual property rights
The company owns the intellectual property of all products produced. |
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Fuchs maintained production and supplies on existing contracts and retained its presence in all major markets.
Fuchs Electronics manufactures electronic fuzes for military application. During the year, Fuchs’ export business was negatively impacted by countries cutting their defence budgets in the wake of the global economic downturn, in some cases by as much as 25%. While new orders were difficult to come by, Fuchs maintained production and supplies on existing contracts and retained its presence in all major markets.
A substantial export contract, which was expected to materialise in the first half of the year, was only confirmed in September. In anticipation of this order, staffing and production levels were retained with a resulting negative effect on the business’ bottom line. However, the confirmation of this order should impact positively on the 2012 results. |
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