Chula Vista, CA, April 2, 2010—SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. (www.smkusa.com), the world’s leading provider of automotive-grade touch panel technology, has expanded its presence in North America by opening a sales office in Detroit, Michigan headed by Katsunori Irie. Irie brings over 16 years of experience to his new role having worked with a range of global clients within the automotive community.

A dramatic increase in demand for the company’s products and services necessitated a move to a new facility in the heart of the global automotive sector. "We are very excited about this expansion," said Paul Evans, president of SMK Electronics Corporation, U. S. A. "Irie brings the expertise and dedication to sales promotion and customer service that we need to capitalize on opportunities as the economy begins to recover."

This office intends to strengthen and expand SMK's business with not only within North America but also throughout the global automotive industry with greater involvement, participation, and communication. “Our new Detroit office will enable us to better respond to the needs of our customers and will support growth in our ISO/TS16949 certified touch panels, including product development, technical support, and global business strategy.”

The company’s new address is SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A., Detroit Office, 39111 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152. The new telephone number is (734) 779-1685, and the new fax number is (734) 293-4234.

SMK Corporation (www.smk.co.jp) established in 1925 with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan is the largest manufacturer of automotive-grade glass-on-glass touch panels and remote control units in the world. SMK is uniquely focused on quality, cost effective production of touch panels and remote control solutions with an extensive product offering including: unparalleled engineering, R&D and design services. SMK also produces a wide variety of electronic components used by major OEM’s in the fields of communications, information, audio-visual, car electronics and home electronics.

Headquartered in Chula Vista, California (in the vicinity of San Diego) SMK America Group (SMK-AG) provides real solutions ranging from standard products to fully customized products with local manufacturing facilities in their NAFTA certified facilities in Tijuana, Mexico.  SMK-AG includes an Engineering/ R & D team that support three ISO9000-2000 and ISO14001 certified factories in Tijuana, Mexico. Sales offices are located in California (Chula Vista, San Jose, Los Angeles), New York (White Plains), Washington (Seattle), Illinois (Chicago), Mexico (Mexico City), and now introduces its new Detroit location.