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AIM Solder Hires Francisco Rodriguez as Regional Sales Manager for Northeast Mexico
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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04/10/2026 | Circuit Technology Center, Inc.Significant progress was made in developing the proposed standard IPC-7712, Component Safe Removal for Failure Analysis and Reclamation, during in-person meetings held at APEX EXPO, March 16 to 18.
BTU Appoints Performance Technologies Group as Exclusive Representative in Tri-State Region
04/08/2026 | BTU International, Inc.BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, announced that Performance Technologies Group, Inc. (PTG) has been appointed as its exclusive manufacturers’ representative for New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania, effective March 20, 2026.
2026 IPC Masters Competition China Wraps Up With Record Participation
04/07/2026 | Blair Yan, Global Electronics Association East AsiaThe three-day 2026 IPC Masters Competition concluded March 27 at productronica China in Shanghai, bringing together the largest and most highly skilled group of electronics assembly professionals in the event’s 16-year history. With 623 participants from 77 companies across China—up 30% from last year—the competition reflected a growing focus on the practical application of electronics manufacturing standards.
Leonard Polte Named Solder Chemistry Field Sales Manager
04/02/2026 | Solder ChemistrySolder Chemistry, a leading innovator in industrial material solutions, announced the appointment of Leonard Polte as Field Sales Manager.
Solderstar Appoints Scanditron as Nordic and Baltic Distribution Partner
04/02/2026 | SolderStarSolderstar, a global leader in thermal profiling innovations, has appointed Scanditron as its official distribution partner across the Nordic and Baltic regions, further strengthening its presence in Northern Europe.