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Count On Tools Receives Mexico Technology Award for New Affordable PCB Support
October 25, 2019 | Count On Tools, Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

Count On Tools, Inc. (COT), a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, announces that it was awarded a 2019 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Assembly Tools for its ezLOAD PCB Support System. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 ceremony that took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.
Curt Couch, Vice President of COT, said, “The COT team is extremely grateful and honored to be considered and chosen for this award. This product truly does represent the approach of ‘keeping it simple’ while maintaining quality, efficiency, and sustainability within many PCB assembly and inspection processes. Thanks again to the Mexico Technology Awards and the customers that support COT.”
Count On Tools recognizes the need for more affordable board support options in the electronics manufacturing industry and has delivered an innovative product that is not only easy to set up and install but also environmentally friendly. The ezLOAD system offers industry-leading benefits to electronics manufacturing service (EMS) providers and contract manufacturers (CMs) worldwide.
The ezLOAD system combines the ease of use found in traditional board support pins with the increased capability and enhanced support of larger automated board support systems at a fraction of the cost.
The Mexico Technology Awards acknowledge the latest innovations available in Mexico produced by OEM manufacturing equipment and materials suppliers over the last 12 months.
PCBASupplies distributes Count On Tools’ products throughout North America and Mexico. For more information about Count On Tools’ products and services, or to place an order, visit www.PCBASupplies.com.
About Count On Tools Inc.
Count On Tools Inc., a precision component manufacturer specializing in all aspects of the machining industry, has been setting new performance standards in the SMT pick-and-place nozzle market since 1991. As the ORIGINAL source for high-quality, low-cost vacuum placement nozzles and associated consumables, they have pioneered with world-class development and process engineers that combine to ensure that innovation and competitiveness is applied to all of its extensive product range. The company also stands behind its products 100% with a full warranty. Count On Tools’ products are in use at many of the world's leading electronics manufacturing companies. Proven engineering expertise, coupled with the latest in design and manufacturing technology, has allowed the company to simplify the complexities of the industry and deliver a solution to its customers.
The company also maintains and supports a strong position in the hand tool industry, offering the highest quality hand tools in the world with PB Swiss Tools. These tools complement any and all high-tech environments requiring optimum performance from both their equipment and technicians.
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