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QMS Invests in Two More Pillarhouse Selective Soldering Systems
October 23, 2017 | Pillarhouse International LtdEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Quality Manufacturing Services (QMS) has placed an order for two additional Jade Mk II selective soldering systems from Pillarhouse International, for their manufacturing facility in Lake Mary, Florida.
QMS provides excellent contract manufacturing services to their low- to medium-volume customers and has created a solid reputation within the industry and its clients. QMS is a full service EMS provider, located in Central Florida's technology hub. It is a 21-year-old, employee owned ESOP company. QMS helps its clients design for manufacturing through technical excellence and superior service with innovation, creativity and unrelenting tenacity to be the best EMS provider in its class. They work hand in hand with its customers to provide robust manufacturing solutions.
This order was facilitated by Pillarhouse's Florida Representative, The EMC3 Group. Pillarhouse has had an exceptional long-term relationship with one of Florida's foremost Manufacturing and Test Solutions Company.
The Jade platform is the world's most successful hand load selective soldering system, with an installation base of nearly 1000 systems.
About Pillarhouse International Ltd
Pillarhouse has been a leading force in the selective soldering of today’s modern machines; offering a range of machine options to cover the wide variety and complexity of today’s modern electronics. Our philosophy is to produce high engineering standard products with a focus on innovation and cutting edge development. With Headquarters in Chelmsford – UK alongside supplementary Manufacturing, Sales/Service facility in Suzhou – China and Sales/Service support in Chicago – USA. Pillarhouse has developed into a Global Company with Sales and Service facilities in over 50 countries.
About Quality Manufacturing Services, Inc.
QMS is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services provider, located in Central Florida’s technology hub. Founded in 1995 and emerging as the region’s premier Electronics Contract Manufacturer, QMS is an Employee-Owned company with the resources to deliver a wide range of services to a broad spectrum of industries and technological requirements. Our motto is "Be Positive, Strive for Perfection, Do It With Passion!! "
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