Controls and joysticks distribution agreements for Asia

The company says these deals form part of its strategic plan to support increasing demand for its levers and joysticks, and involve a service partnership and agency agreement with Z-Power Automation and a separate distribution deal with Shanghai EJH Group.

The new distribution agreement with Shanghai EJH Group came after the Chinese organisation made an initial approach to Lilaas in 2011. With activities extending across a wide range of sectors, EJH Group focuses on the delivery of high-end instruments, including testing meters, automation components, electromechanical components, pneumatic elements, electronic components and electrical equipment.

Lilaas marine controls are already well established in China, where they are certified for purchase, with initial type approval from Det Norske Veritas.

In attracting a number of new clients over the last 12 months, notably in Japan, Lilaas has been encouraged by its ability to supply its control units to Asia at competitive prices, according to Terje Akerholt, head of Lilaas sales and marketing, maritime division.