SMT Perspectives and Prospects: Warren Buffett’s Perpetual Wisdom, Part 1
Standard of Excellence: Training Your Team to Excel in Customer Service
Smart Automation: What Industry 4.0 Means for Mid-sized Electronics Manufacturing
Yamaha Appoints Shuichi Imai New European Sales General Manager for Surface-mount Equipment Portfolio
July 2, 2024 | Yamaha Robotics SMT SectionEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Yamaha Robotics SMT Section is welcoming Shuichi Imai as the newly appointed Sales General Manager for Europe, working from the company’s branch office in Neuss, Germany.
An experienced sales manager, Mr Imai has been with Yamaha for 12 years. His knowledge of the EU market comes from having provided sales support for the region, from Japan, since 2020. He first joined the company’s SMT Section in 2012 as sales for Japan, subsequently managing sales in Korea from 2015 until taking over support for EU sales.
“The Yamaha SMT portfolio enjoys a great reputation, bringing speed, precision, efficiency, and the latest technologies to production lines all over the world,” said Mr Imai. “Our success in Europe continues to grow, as everywhere, and I aim to build on the well-established trust of our customers and distribution partners in the region.”
“We know Imai-san well, having worked with him as one of our main contacts in Japan for the past four years, and we are now looking forward to cooperating directly as we continue to strengthen our position here,” commented Ai Nagakubo, Branch Manager of Yamaha Robotics European headquarters. “We hope he will enjoy his new role and we expect to achieve many successes together through our combined energy and enthusiasm.”
Mr Imai will manage direct sales of the Yamaha surface-mount assembly equipment portfolio and will support the company’s distributors, which are active in all territories in the region. The portfolio includes screen printers, mounters, and inspection systems such as SPI and AOI, as well as intelligent-factory software tools such as dashboard, middleware system for MES connection,, and productivity boosting accessories and innovations. Together, these comprise the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION that delivers state-of-the-art capabilities and lets customers efficiently build, optimize, and scale their electronic manufacturing capabilities.
Share on:
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
Dan’s Sales Guide: Master Your Sales Game in 2025 and Beyond
07/30/2025 | Dan Beaulieu, D.B. Management GroupIndustry veteran Dan Beaulieu has compiled more than 80 of his favorite sales tips and suggestions to help you create your own sales and marketing playbook. “I’ve been in this business for over 40 years, and I’ve seen companies spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on equipment, expand factories, rebrand multiple times, and hire consultants until the parking lot is full,” Dan says. But when it comes to time for companies to invest in something that will actually grow their revenue, Dan has found that their sales and marketing strategies aren’t as strong as they should be. However, there's a solution.
Insulectro Promotes Mitchell Benson to Product Manager for Laminates
07/29/2025 | InsulectroInsulectro, the largest distributor of materials used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards and printed electronics, announces the promotion of Mitchell Benson to Product Manager for its rigid laminate portfolio.
From Attraction to Action: Where Marketing Ends and Sales Begins
07/29/2025 | Brittany Martin, I-Connect007Before a PO hits the system, marketing has already done a lot of heavy lifting. Without strategic marketing, the PO might never arrive. At I-Connect007, we have been fortunate to help many companies achieve sales success through marketing. The key to success? Understanding how marketing leads to sales.
PARMI USA Expands Mexico Presence with the Addition of Omar Lopez as Sales Manager for Northern Region
07/29/2025 | PARMI USAPARMI USA, INC., a leader in advanced 3D inspection systems, is pleased to announce the hiring of Omar Lopez as Sales Manager for Northern Mexico.
From Factory Floor to ‘The Component Store’
07/25/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Daniel Beauvois began his career in PCB manufacturing 15 years ago with zero industry experience—just a willingness to learn. Daniel immersed himself in every step of circuit board production, from hanging out on the factory floor to giving plant tours. Now, as founder of The Component Store, he’s an independent sales rep known for integrity, persistence, and deep technical knowledge. In this interview, Daniel reflects on his journey, the realities of being an outside rep, and what it takes to earn—and keep—a customer’s trust in an ever-evolving electronics industry.