European expansion

European expansion Demand for vehicle safety systems in Europe has led UK-based Brigade Electronics to add a new wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands to its growing international operation. Brigade BV, based in Heibloem, Netherlands will be a direct sales channel for commercial vehicle and mobile plant users across Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. The move follows Brigade's success in establishing successful subsidiary companies in the US, Germany and Italy, and joint ventures in France and So

March 13, 2012 Read time: 1 min

European expansion Demand for vehicle safety systems in Europe has led UK-based 958 Brigade Electronics to add a new wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands to its growing international operation. Brigade BV, based in Heibloem, Netherlands will be a direct sales channel for commercial vehicle and mobile plant users across Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. The move follows Brigade's success in establishing successful subsidiary companies in the US, Germany and Italy, and joint ventures in France and South Africa.

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