Kalstein in China – A Business Journey at the Heart of Innovation
After the first two episodes of our special series, we continue our exploration of Kalstein’s strategic partnerships in China.
Today, we invite you to discover Kenton, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment, with whom we have been working for over 10 years.
Episode 3: A Longstanding Partner in the Laboratory Equipment Sector
Kenton is a key player in the production of high-quality laboratory equipment, offering a wide range of products: biological safety cabinets, incubators, drying ovens, and more. Since its foundation, Kenton has distinguished itself through continuous innovation and the ability to meet evolving market needs.
An Immersion into Their Manufacturing Proces
During this visit, our team had the opportunity to explore several key aspects of Kenton’s operations:
- Production line: a rigorous industrial process where each piece is carefully crafted.
- Storage: optimized organization to ensure smooth logistics and efficient stock management.
- Quality control: every product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Commercial office: a strategic space for coordinating upcoming projects and customer orders.
A Productive Meeting with Kenton’s Team
What made this visit remarkable were also the human and strategic exchanges.
Our team had the opportunity to meet directly with engineers and the commercial management of Kenton to discuss several important topics:
- New products: Kenton presented its latest innovations, including updated versions of their equipment with enhanced features.
- Quality improvements: discussions focused on further improvements to production processes to strengthen equipment reliability.
- Production timelines & logistics: Kenton shared its efforts to reduce lead times and improve logistical efficiency.
- Customization: an important point for responding to specific customer needs, with the possibility to adapt machines according to tailored criteria.
Key Decisions and Future Projects
The meeting also resulted in discussions about future projects and concrete decisions:
- Ongoing orders: several orders were confirmed, including equipment for specialized laboratories.
- Optimization projects: Kenton expressed particular interest in Kalstein’s solutions, notably the idea of manufacturing certain machines in France to obtain the Made in France label, an added advantage for the quality of their products.
Kalstein’s Proposed Solutions
Kalstein proposed several key solutions to support Kenton’s development:
- Optimizing production with tailored solutions suited to their specific needs.
- Continuous product improvements to offer an even more competitive range.
- Customization of machines to meet the unique needs of their international customers.
These proposals were warmly received, and concrete projects are already underway for their implementation.
Kalstein’s Voice
“This partnership with Kenton allows us to go further in our mission to offer reliable and innovative solutions. Their openness to innovation and their willingness to adapt to the global market’s needs are major strengths.”
Anecdote & Cultural Exchange
A convivial moment also marked this visit: a meal shared with the Kenton team, where we discussed cultural differences, especially in terms of meals. We laughed about the diversity of dishes and the richness of the flavors, which were absolutely delicious!
Photos & Shared Moments
We captured photos from the visit, including demonstrations of their equipment and the team in action at the production workshop. These images complement the first stage of our partnership.
What’s Next?
This third episode is a key step in our collaboration with Kenton.
Next week, we will reveal another stage of this business journey with another strategic partner.