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April 12, 2017 | SmtXtraEstimated reading time: 1 minute
SmtXtra is pleased to announce the appointment of Horizon Sales. The leading manufacturers’ representative firm will represent SmtXtra on behalf of the mid-western states including: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, Illinois, Eastern Iowa and Wisconsin.
Horizon Sales takes great pride in its ability to maintain a strong customer base alongside a reputation as one of the most trusted suppliers to the electronics industry. The representative firm supplies to the top names in the industry with state-of-the-art equipment and supplies, helping them to achieve a best-in-class status in their respective markets.
Dave Trail, President of Horizon Sales commented: “We are very pleased to be chosen to represent SmtXtra. We see a large market potential for the vast array of consumables, feeders and spare parts that they offer for many of the main players in the SMT equipment industry. Horizon has been the Midwest’s most trusted source for equipment, supplying for more than 26 years now. With the addition of the product variety that is offered by SmtXtra, we believe that our broad customer base will continue to contact us first when it is time for replacement parts and consumables for their entire SMT lines.”
Horizon Sales will offer the same parts that SmtXtra currently provides worldwide. These include: original SMT nozzles, feeders, printer parts and other consumable items. SmtXtra remain one of the only companies of its kind to be awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management of its products and services.
Paul Pittman, SmtXtra USA’s Sales Manager adds:
“Horizon is a company that is recognized for their strong business ethics and ability to meet each customer’s needs. The collaboration between both Horizon and SmtXtra will enable companies located within the Horizon territory to gain access to the same level of service, with the additional benefits of the highly discounted prices that SmtXtra have to offer.”
SmtXtra and Horizon Sales will be attending the SMTA International show in Rosemont (Chicago) on September 19th-20th.
About SmtXtra USA Inc.
SmtXtra USA, is the sister company of SmtXtra: a leading European Company specializing in SMT production spares and consumables. The company is able to offer great cost savings of up to 40%, coupled with quality original parts, supplying to a global customer base from their offices in the UK, Hungary, and now the USA. For more information, click here.
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