NanoMission Helps SME Secure New Sales

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) is pleased to announce the success of an overseas mission that has helped a UK manufacturer generate global commercial interest and secure new sales. Tetreon, manufacturer of diffusion furnaces, has seen a direct benefit from participating in NanoKTN activities and encourages other companies looking for networking and business opportunities to join the NanoKTN.

Based in Sussex, Tetreon specialises in diffusion furnaces for semiconductor, MEMs, photovoltaic, nanomaterial and scientific applications. The company was selected to attend the ‘Nanotechnology Product Design & Applications in Energy & Environment’ NanoMission, which visited major research organisations and companies in Germany. By putting the company in direct contact with industry professionals, Tetreon has secured sales from international customers.

Being a member of the NanoKTN has given us huge benefits, including of course receiving funding for the NanoMission to Germany. Missions give us the chance to network with businesses and the science base on an international scale, as well as providing an arena for innovation and knowledge transfer,” comments Iain McGregor, Business Development Manager.

McGregor continued: “Attending the NanoMission has enabled us to organise meetings and consultations with international audiences and through the German mission we have established business partnerships that have now led to large orders. In addition, we have been able to improve processing and form strategic partnerships that will enable Tetreon to grow in the future.”

Martin Kemp, Theme Manager at the NanoKTN added, “Business partnerships are vital to companies in the early stages of development, enabling them to develop strong connections with industry in the UK and overseas. By providing our members with an arena for networking and discussions, they can make themselves known within the industry. I would recommend joining the NanoKTN to anyone that wants to raise their company’s profile and speed up their sales cycle.”