OPTOKON

17. 2. 2021

OPTOKON and SIRIM Standards Technology strengthen alliance for calibration in Malaysia

Jihlava, Czech Republic – February 15, 2021
OPTOKON and SIRIM Standards Technology are pleased to announce further cooperation in regard to the recent partnership between the two companies.
Teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, and partnership when implemented into a business strategy are without a doubt an excellent way to enhance productivity and innovation. This was the aim when the OPTOKON Malaysia calibration laboratory, an internal part of the OPTOKON Group with two calibration workplaces in the country, entered into a partnership with SIRIM SST SIRIM Standards Technology Sdn. Bhdin Malaysia.

SIRIM Standards Technology Sdn. Bhd. (SST) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SIRIM Berhad and ranks among the largest calibration laboratories in Malaysia. SST is an ISO 17025 certified laboratory offering a one-stop center with a comprehensive and diverse range of calibration and measurement services. SST accredited laboratories in Malaysia are located in Selangor, Johor, Pulau Pinang, Pahang, and Sarawak.

The SIRIM SST laboratory is certified according to the ISO 17025 standard and offers a diverse range of calibration and measuring services.
SIRIM Standards Technology Sdn. Bhd. (SST) and the OPTOKON Calibration laboratory are committed to providing excellent calibration services to our clients. Continual development of state-of-the-art technology is our priority to ensure that SST and OPTOKON remain at the forefront of customer satisfaction. 

On 21st December 2020, the top management of SIRIM SST visited OPTOKON Malaysia laboratory-1 in Kota Damansara, Selangor where they were given a tour of the premises and equipment demonstrations. The delegation from SIRIM SST included Tuan Haji Abdul Ghani bin Abdul Rahman, the Chief Executive Officer of SIRIM Standards Technology Sdn. Bhd., En. Zulkifli bin Mohd Sahalan, the General Manager, and En. Muhammad Fahimy bin Ahmad Ta'adin, the Head of the Shah Alam Branch.

The full range of Optical Calibration services offered by OPTOKON Malaysia includes:

1. Optical Power Meters (PM)
2. Optical Light Sources (LS)
3. Optical Return Loss (RL)
4. Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
5. Photodiodes
6. Optical Attenuators (OA)
7. Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA) 

OPTOKON looks forward to continuing the excellent progress made so far in our partnership with SIRIM and is confident that the first steps taken will lead to our mutual success. Jiří Štefl, the General Manager of OPTOKON views this alliance as a major step forward in line with the innovation-focused programs of both companies, commenting “The association with a technically well-advanced company such as SIRIM is a major step forward for OPTOKON. I am confident that the high level of experience and knowledge of SIRIM in calibration technologies makes us their ideal partner in this segment in Malaysia and together we can offer the best solution in terms of price and quality”. 

About OPTOKON a.s.

OPTOKON a.s. is a leading global producer and supplier of premium active and passive fiber optic components specializing in fully tested integrated data network, FTTx, and tactical military solutions. Our components and solutions can be found in applications in businesses, communities, and armed forces throughout the world.
OPTOKON, an ISO 9001 and EMS ISO 14 001 certified company, was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in the Czech Republic.
In May 2020, OPTOKON signed a Cisco Solution Technology Integrator Agreement meaning that the company is entitled to 'design in' Cisco products and software into OPTOKON solutions. OPTOKON is also a Select Certified Partner of Cisco with Express Specialization.
The operational management structure of the OPTOKON Group is based on a matrix organization consisting of six manufacturing divisions utilizing state-of-the-art technology and strong technical expertise to create the OPTOKON product portfolio. This is coupled with regionally managed OPTOKON facilities comprised of company branches and distribution outlets thus ensuring an active global distribution network to meet customer demand.
Please contact: OPTOKON a.s. tel. +420 564040111, SALES@OPTOKON.CZ

About SIRIM Standards Technology

SIRIM Standards Technology Sdn. Bhd. (SST), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SIRIM Berhad is one of the largest calibration laboratories in Malaysia. SST is an ISO 17025 certified lab which offers a one-stop center offering a comprehensive and diverse range of calibration and measurement services.  SST accredited laboratories in Malaysia are located in Selangor, Johor, Pulau Pinang, Pahang and Sarawak.    
SST, a subsidiary of SIRIM, is the premier industrial research and technology organization in Malaysia. Backed up by our pool of experts and well-equipped laboratories, we provide Innovative Businesses and Technology Solution to meet the needs of diversified market sectors such as Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Aviation, Semiconductors/Electronics, Utilities, Education, Defense, Automotive, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Construction.
Tapping into our expertise and knowledge base, we support Nation Building by sowing national growth in industry building by working with the industry to develop human capital in Calibration and Measurements.
With the ISO17025 accreditation awarded to all of our laboratories located at Shah Alam, Penang, Johor and Kuching, we can remain assured of our reputable, high-quality standards and services.
SIRIM Standards Technology (SST) is committed to providing excellent calibration services to its clients. Continual development of state-of-the-art technology is our priority to assure that the SST remains at the forefront of customer satisfaction.
Additional information is available at www.sst.com

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