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PDR Teams Up with Restronics Florida
April 14, 2022 | PDREstimated reading time: 1 minute
PDR, a leading manufacturer of BGA rework systems, test and X-ray inspection systems since 1985, announces that it has hired Restronics as its new manufacturers’ representative in Florida. Joan Carroll Kennedy will represent PDR’s SMD/BGA rework and X-ray systems throughout Florida.
Dave White, CEO of White Industrial Corporation, parent company of PDR Americas, states “As a premier manufacturer of both rework and X-ray systems, PDR is proud to be represented by Joan Carroll Kennedy. A consummate professional with the heart of servant, Joan is always at the ready to assist and advise customers in selecting the best-in-class equipment for demanding applications. Welcome aboard, Joan!”
Restronics provides provide valuable end-customer activity and manages distribution channel relationships. A nationwide sales representative company, Restronics serves the electronics industry with 13 offices and more than 28 sales professionals covering the United States.
PDR IR rework stations have become the benchmark for soldering and desoldering quality, loaded with the features required for modern SMT/BGA rework and these days. PDR customers achieve ultra-high production line yields, in a simple rework process.
PDR X-ray Solutions was founded in 2012, distributing and supporting X-ray Solutions for the industry under the PDR brand as well as other well-known X-ray brands. GenX X-ray systems offer truly remarkable image clarity with proprietary HD camera and software. Additionally, the high-performance X-ray systems offer programmable 4-axis (X, Y, Z 1/Z2) fully motorized motion control.
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