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Of course low labor costs are also attractive to us, but we quickly realized that our Tunisian staff was
highly motivated and responsible. This too built confidence considerably, since it meant that our objectives
in the area of quality could be achieved at the same level as in Germany. The Tunisian site has also
succeeded in achieving essential gains in productivity, with a reject rate below 0.1%.”
Others have tried to copy GRUNER’s success as a leader on the relay market. But an electrical relay is a
part subjected to extraordinary operating conditions, the main parameter being the level of voltage at
which a relay cuts off. This cannot be tested on production chains on a continual basis since it would
quickly wear down the relay. Thus quality must be obtained upstream, by prior trials and management
on production lines.
GRUNER’s interest in Tunisia can be easily understood since the country readily provides the stability and
performance levels that are required.
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