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Indium Corporation Hires New Sales Engineer
December 6, 2023 | Indium CorporationEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Indium Corporation is proud to announce the addition of Sales Engineer Meik Fratzel to its European team.
Fratzel assists the Senior Sales Manager in promoting Indium Corporation’s soldering products—including solder paste, solder wire, technical soldering materials, and thermal management materials—in the DACH regions (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). He also expands the regional sales force through business development and customer service, in collaboration with internal departments.
Fratzel brings a wealth of customer experience to his new role. Prior to joining Indium Corporation, he was an Area Sales Manager for a global system supplier to the electronics industry. He has also held client-facing roles in the automotive sector and in the high-voltage industry. Fratzel is a German state-certified mechanical engineer, specializing in automation technology. He also holds certifications in Lean Production Management and Quality Management.
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08/05/2025 | Indium CorporationWith its commitment to innovation and growth through employee development, Indium Corporation today announced the promotions of Andy Seager to Associate Director, Continental Sales (EMEA), and Karthik Vijay to Senior Technical Manager (EMEA). These advancements reflect their contributions to the company’s continued innovative efforts with customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).