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Murray Percival Helping Customers Improve Their Process with SCHUNK
January 19, 2023 | Murray Percival CompanyEstimated reading time: 1 minute

The Murray Percival Company, the award-winning leading supplier to the Midwest's electronics industry, is pleased to announce their sales force will be in attendance at the IPC APEX EXPO 2023 and representing SCHUNK at the show. SCHUNK is widely regarded as the leading provider of depaneling solutions, clamping technology, and gripping systems.
SCHUNK depaneling machines, both inline and batch, are well known and highly thought of in the industry. With the World’s most precise stand-alone depaneling machines, SCHUNK
systems meet the most demanding requirements in today’s PCB industry. SCHUNK is the world’s only manufacturer to offer depaneling machines and flexible workpiece holder solutions from one source.
“As a courtesy, our sales team likes to arrange appointments for customers at key exhibits on the show floor,” said MARCOM Manager Mark Percival Jr. “One of the sales people from our experienced team will ensure that you speak to the right people and see the newest technologies to get the most out of your show experience, so please feel free to reach out to us to set up an appointment at APEX this year.”
Recently The Murray Percival Company was awarded Distributor of the Year by the Global Technology Awards for the second year in a row by Global SMT & Packaging at SMTA International in Minnesota, MN. At the IPC APEX Expo, The Murray Percival Company will represent about 30 of the most prestigious companies in the electronics industry, including MIRTEC, SCHUNK, MacDermid Alpha, Kurtz Ersa, KYZEN, ITW EAE, Hanwha, Cluso, JBC, IDENTCO, Apollo Seiko, EVS International and many more!
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