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ITW EAE Extends Agreement with ATT to Represent Electrovert Products
February 4, 2026 | ITW EAEEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
ITW EAE is pleased to announce an expansion of its long-standing partnership with ATT, expanding their role to include representation and distribution Electrovert soldering and cleaning equipment. This enhancement builds upon ATT’s successful representation of ITW EAE’s Vitronics Soltec soldering equipment, further strengthening the collaboration between the two companies that has been in place since 2001.
“We are delighted to extend our cooperation with ATT by appointing them as our official dealer for the Electrovert wave and cleaning equipment portfolio in Austria, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria. ATT is one of our longest lasting partners, and with their strong expertise in liquid soldering, they are exceptionally well positioned to support our customers and continue strengthening the Electrovert brand,” said Frank van Erp, EMEA Sales Director for ITW EAE.
Christian Thomsen from ATT adds “we are extremely happy to extend our long-term partnership with ITW EAE, and it complements our technology roadmap and product portfolio very well.”
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