ISTMA and Oerlikon Balzers will develop and
strengthen their international tooling network and collaboration platform, with
both entities promoting networking activities that will help to create or add
value within the tooling value chain.
ISTMA Global Partners Program will provide additional
visibility and networking opportunities to Oerlikon
Balzers by allowing its participation on regional meetings and reunions of
the association and providing special conditions for participation in and sponsorship
of industry events organized by ISTMA.
Initiatives such
as specialized workshops, conferences and industry exhibitions or R&D
projects, are among the activities to be performed by both entities. Also news
about specific activities and events promoted by the Partners and valuable information for the tooling industry will be
shared.
The agreement between
ISTMA and Oerlikon Balzers was signed for a two years period starting January
2012.