DAMPLO, PA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Penn Engineering®, a market leader in fastening solutions, announced that it has expanded its global presence by opening its first PEM® plant in Tokyo, Japan. This expansion reflects PennEngineering®'s commitment to the region and its focus on providing direct access to PEM® and Haeger® products and local resources, including advanced engineering and product support.

In 2019, PennEngineering® acquired Tokyo-based Eurotec Ltd., a professional distributor of riveting and sheet metal fasteners and fastener installation systems. Eurotec Ltd. has transitioned to PEM® and continues to support the company's growth plans in the automotive, automotive electronics, consumer electronics and sheet metal manufacturing markets.

"Due to the growth of the industries we serve, many of which are headquartered in Japan, it is very important for us to strengthen our relationship and establish a permanent presence in the region. This will allow us to work directly with Japanese customers and provide The capabilities they are looking for in global fastening solutions partners,” shared Leonard Kiely, CEO of PennEngineering®.

With the expansion of PEM in Japan, PennEngineering®'s global footprint now includes facilities in 17 locations around the world, including locations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Since 1942, PennEngineering has enjoyed a reputation as a global leader in the fastening industry. The company’s leading brands PEM® and microPEM® fasteners are considered to be the primary products in the sheet fastener industry, and 6 other respected brands support our expansion capabilities: Haeger® hardware insertion machine; PROFIL® special automotive fasteners Parts; ATLAS® brand rivet nuts; PennAuto™ high-strength fastener solutions; SI® brand inserts and Heyco® molded and stamped products.

PennEngineering's strong commitment to engineering expertise and global innovation ensures that we continue to expand our product portfolio through technologies and solutions, enabling our customers not only to keep pace with market challenges, but to surpass them.

Chris Aldred Senior Marketing Communications Manager caldred@pemnet.com

Chris Aldred Senior Marketing Communications Manager caldred@pemnet.com