BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – Universal Instruments has relocated its European headquarters here.
The new office will provide service and support across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Romania and Bulgaria.
The office will also provide technical support and improved access to the customer order center for the firm’s 16 representatives/distributors and other customers across Europe. In addition, it will feature a demo room to accommodate product demonstrations and training classes.
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