Fran M&E Technology Development has been manufacturing high-quality dome covers since 1998, one of the earliest Chinese manufacturers of camera housings and optical covers. The company experienced growth in 2009, through increased exports. Partnerships with well-known international brands have also increased since 2008. "We aim to increase our OEM sales and strengthen our market share in the domestic market," said Min-Zhong Pan, GM.

STRATEGIES AND CORE COMPETENCE
Quality, product innovation and fast market response are the company's key strengths. With growing numbers of megapixel cameras and speed domes, 36x zoom optical dome covers are in demand. "Our dome covers ensure the best refraction angle for cameras," Pan said. Covers can be tailor-made to be explosive-proof, pressurized for submarines or rugged for mobile applications such as high-speed trains. "In a fast-changing market, understanding customer needs helps us serve better," Pan said.

FUTURE OUTLOOK
To keep its technology up-to-date, the company is partnering with a local university in Fuzhou. Improved internal management processes will further help the company expand its global market. Target regions include Japan, Korea, Europe and North America, with increased OEM sales. "We want to provide high-quality products both domestically and internationally," Pan said.