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Pillarhouse USA Appoints E-tronix as Sales Rep for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin
January 4, 2018 | Pillarhouse International LtdEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Pillarhouse USA has appointed E-tronix, a Stromberg Company, to spearhead sales efforts in the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, & Wisconsin territories.
The E-tronix team brings over 50+ years of selling experience to the table. Pillarhouse selective equipment and reputation compliments their current SMT capital equipment & consumable offerings. E-tronix of Illinois Managing Partner, Anthony Noto states, “From the start, our strategic approach has been to align with best-in-class suppliers, limiting our line card to the highest of quality and ensuring that we’re offering synergistic products to our customer base. Among electronic equipment providers, Pillarhouse is in a class by itself, both from an innovation and partnership perspective. Pillarhouse is constantly developing next generation technologies to address emerging market needs. The breadth of the Pillarhouse product line, along with the backing of its team and resources will be a huge factor in our future success. It will be a pleasure to be associated with Pillarhouse and their amazing culture and drive for excellence. We look forward to a very long and successful partnership.”
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 E-Tronix
E-Tronix, which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has recently expanded its operation with the addition of a Sales office & Demo Lab in Downers Grove, IL. With a team of five highly-experienced electronics professionals, E-Tronix has built a reputation for being a focused, strategic, knowledgeable and results-driven sales partner. Anthony Noto and Nick Kreidermacher of E-tronix of IL will be the direct sales and support contacts for the IA, IL, IN & WI territories for Pillarhouse. To learn more about E-tronix, a Stromberg Company, please click here.
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