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The Japan-based Vessel Group is making a name for itself in France and across Europe. The company, with a 105-year history, manufactures high-quality screwdrivers, driving bits, railway track maintenance impact wrenches, precision fastening products, cutting tools for robotics and electrostatic discharge-related products. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Vessel Europe is strengthening its position and taking on new challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kazuko Tokuoka<\/strong>, Vessel Europe Managing Director | \u00a9 VESSEL EUROPE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cAs a company, we are inspired by strong communication and I firmly believe true partnerships create value,\u201d said Kazuko Tokuoka, managing director of Vessel Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe value the relationships we have built with our customers and always strive to do better business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today the company\u2019s pan-European distributor network serves customers large and small. In France the company works with railway SNCF, Renault and auto parts makers Valeo and Schneider Electric, and while industrial partners remain crucial to the company\u2019s growth, the retail sector is a growth market for Vessel Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching out to retail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In France and across Europe, the pandemic, and subsequent lockdown, has led to an increase in homeowners and property developers refurbishing houses and office buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur customers demand quality products that are able to help them get the job done and we have recognized a shift in customer demands towards retail solutions,\u201d Tokuoka said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are passionate about continually strengthening our business ties with cooperative partners in France and across Europe.<\/p>Kazuko Tokuoka<\/strong>, Vessel Europe Managing Director<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Grow with people, grow with customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn order to realize our vision, I believe there is a strong need for constant dialogue, openness and cooperation \u2014 the value of partnerships, listening and exchanging with different cultures and customers and innovating cannot be underestimated,\u201d Tokuoka said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 VESSEL EUROPE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are passionate about continually strengthening our business ties with cooperative partners in France and across Europe. We look forward to gaining an even deeper understanding of customer requirements and establishing long-term partnerships based on professionalism and passion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 VESSEL EUROPE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

www.vessel-europe.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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