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Technica USA to Distribute Symtek Automation Asia Co., Ltd’s Automation Systems and Technology
October 4, 2023 | Technica USAEstimated reading time: 2 minutes

Technica USA announced it has reached a Master Distribution Agreement with SAA to promote and support automation systems & technology offered by SAA.
SAA (www.saa-symtek.com) is a leading global company specializing in innovative automation systems and processes with its core competencies and technologies in the rigid and flex printed circuit board, substrates and semiconductors industries. The company has successfully developed intelligent manufacturing systems over the last 24 years integrating robotics, wireless communication, big data processing and material management systems such as AGV or RGV assist.
Frank Medina, president of Technica USA, stated, “We are very proud to have found a partner like SAA to help our customers achieve a more systematic approach to their manufacturing process. Because of our position in the printed circuit assembly market, we have observed the success facilities have reached by implementing smart factory automation and communication. We understand the power of both hardware and software in this market and believe Technica & SAA will be able to bring the same level of knowledge and expertise necessary to assist our customers in the PCB and substrate markets to become more automated and cost effective in their manufacturing processes.”
Wang Nien-Ching, general manager of SAA Co., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, commented, “We are happy to have partnered with an experienced distributor like Technica. They have vast knowledge of the PCB and substrate process and are positioned well to provide the proper sales and service support for our product line in this market. Through our collaboration with Technica, we believe that SAA's products can be more effectively promoted in the North American market, further expanding our influence in this critical region. We look forward to this partnership opportunity and believe it will bring significant value to our customers and business.”
Medina added, “With over 305 patents, 1,000 employees and 369,600 square feet of manufacturing space, it will further expand its capacity to 704,700 square feet in two years. SAA is a strong, well-disciplined, and organized company. Both companies are excited about the opportunity to work together and expand the SAA footprint in the North American market. We are looking forward to integrating SAA’s expertise and tools with our other supply partners automation offerings in order to provide our customers with a complete automation solution.”
About Technica USA
Technica, USA provides the highest quality equipment and process materials, manufactured worldwide, for the printed circuit board fabrication and SMT assembly markets. For more information on Technica, USA, please contact Jason Perry at 1-408-240-5950 or visit our web site at www.technica.com.
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