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March 9, 2026 | AIM SolderEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
AIM Solder is pleased to hire Francisco Rodriguez as Regional Sales Manager for Northeast Mexico.
Francisco comes to AIM with decades of experience in electronics manufacturing and sales. In addition, his degree in Electronic Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán supports his strong technical background.
“Francisco brings the rare combination of deep electronics manufacturing knowledge and a strong commercial mindset,” said Oscar Lopez, AIM’s LATAM National Sales Manager. “In particular, his technical foundation and experience in the region will help us strengthen customer partnerships across Northeast Mexico, and I’m excited to have him on the AIM team.”
In his role, Francisco will support electronics manufacturers throughout Northeast Mexico, working closely with customers to understand production needs and connect them with AIM’s solder materials and technical resources. He will partner with AIM’s technical support and operations teams to help ensure responsive service and long-term customer success.
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