-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueSpotlight on India
We invite you on a virtual tour of India’s thriving ecosystem, guided by the Global Electronics Association’s India office staff, who share their insights into the region’s growth and opportunities.
Supply Chain Strategies
A successful brand is built on strong customer relationships—anchored by a well-orchestrated supply chain at its core. This month, we look at how managing your supply chain directly influences customer perception.
What's Your Sweet Spot?
Are you in a niche that’s growing or shrinking? Is it time to reassess and refocus? We spotlight companies thriving by redefining or reinforcing their niche. What are their insights?
- Articles
- Columns
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
MacDermid Alpha Announces New Distribution Partnership for the UK and Ireland
February 10, 2020 | MacDermid Alpha Electronics SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute

The assembly division of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a world leader in the production of electronics soldering and bonding materials, is excited to announce a new distribution partnership with Advanced Manufacturing Services Limited (AMS) for the sale and distribution of Alpha brand products in the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective 1st April 2020.
Stephen Cooper, Regional Sales Director – Western Europe for the Assembly division of MacDermid Alpha, comments, “We are extremely excited to announce this new partnership with AMS for the UK and Ireland. AMS is dedicated to delivering a high-quality service for its customers and we are looking forward to working together to continue to provide customers with the highest quality products and highest levels of support.”
Richard Jones, Managing Director of Advanced Manufacturing Services Limited (AMS) comments, “We are delighted to have been selected by MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions to be their new Distributor for the UK and Ireland. We believe that we can offer a soldering process-based service to enhance the already excellent Alpha product portfolio to ensure that both new and existing MacDermid Alpha customers receive the best supplier experience.”
AMS was established in 2001 to serve the professional electronics manufacturing market throughout the United Kingdom, building a strong reputation on the quality of service and support offered to customers. As well as Alpha brand assembly materials AMS also offers a number of products and services including soldering equipment, SMT equipment, ESD products and custom designed and built handling equipment.
For more information on AMS visit: http://www.ams-electronics.co.uk/. To learn more about Alpha products please visit MacDermidAlpha.com
About MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate in design, implementation, and technical service to ensure success for our partner clients. Our solutions enable our customers’ manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time. Find out more at MacDermidAlpha.com.
Testimonial
"We’re proud to call I-Connect007 a trusted partner. Their innovative approach and industry insight made our podcast collaboration a success by connecting us with the right audience and delivering real results."
Julia McCaffrey - NCAB GroupSuggested Items
I-Connect007 Launches Advanced Electronics Packaging Digest
09/15/2025 | I-Connect007I-Connect007 is pleased to announce the launch of Advanced Electronics Packaging Digest (AEPD), a new monthly digital newsletter dedicated to one of the most critical and rapidly evolving areas of electronics manufacturing: advanced packaging at the interconnect level.
Global Interposer Market to Surge Nearly Fivefold by 2034
09/15/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamRevenue for the global interposer market is projected to climb from $471 million in 2025 to more than $2.3 billion by 2034, according to a new report from Business Research Insights. The growth represents a CAGR of nearly 20 percent over the forecast period.
ICAPE Group Unveils Exclusive Report on Sustainability in Electronics Manufacturing
09/15/2025 | ICAPE GroupICAPE Group, a global leader in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and custom electronics manufacturing, today announces the launch of its 2025 Industry Outlook & Innovation Report: Sustainability in Electronics Manufacturing. This exclusive report is accompanied by fresh insights from a dedicated Statista survey of 100 electronics manufacturing professionals, commissioned by ICAPE Group.
Sustainability and Selective Soldering
09/15/2025 | Dr. Samuel J. McMaster, Pillarhouse InternationalSustainability is more than just a buzzword for the electronics industry; it’s a key goal for all manufacturing processes. This is more than a box-ticking exercise or simply doing a small part for environmentally friendly processes. Moving toward sustainable solutions drives innovation and operational efficiency.
Smartphone Production Rises 4% QoQ in 2Q25 as Inventory Adjustment Ends
09/12/2025 | TrendForceTrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that global smartphone production reached 300 million units in 2Q25, up 4% QoQ and 4.8% YoY, driven by seasonal demand and the recovery of brands such as Oppo and Transsion following inventory adjustments.