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PVA Appoints Smd-Tec in Benelux
April 11, 2019 | PVAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
PVA is pleased to announce the appointment of Smd-Tec in the Benelux region. Both companies have a long history and experience in working with strong technically focused customers and applications.
Smd-Tec’s founder and CEO Tom Van Tongelen has 25 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, and has always had a strong focus on technical sales and support, making sure that the equipment and solution that is provided assures the best result for the customer. With the close relationship with its customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg, the Smd-Tec sales and service team ensure both first-class consultations and on-site technical support.
Pieter van de Vorst, general manager of PVA Europe BV is happy with the new collaboration: "With Smd-Tec, we have a very experienced partner who has a very close technical sales approach assuring the best solution in our process-driven market. Together with our facility in Helmond we will be looking forward to facilitating the Benelux customers with demonstrations, dedicated tests and application support."
Smd-Tec has grown its portfolio to tailor fit the needs of their local customers and market. “The partnership with PVA strengthens our market position and allows us to offer an even greater service to our customers,” says Smd-Tec owner Tom Van Tongelen. “As the market is continuously challenged for coating applications, the need for integration of fully automatic coating solutions becomes a mandatory part of every modern electronics production facility.”
About PVA
PVA is a global supplier of conformal coating systems, innovative fluid dispensing solutions and precision valve technology. PVA’s customer driven solutions are utilized worldwide in industries ranging from solar, semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board assembly, medical device manufacturing, and consumer electronics. Throughout the changing global manufacturing landscape, PVA remains committed to providing our customers with exceptional products and industry-leading global support.
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