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JUKI Automation Systems and ETEK Europe Bundle Their Competences
August 26, 2016 | Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
JUKI Automation Systems and ETEK Europe Ltd. are now bundling their competences in order to strengthen their local presence in the markets of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and to further expand their common growth potentials.
As the new sales partner and distributor for the complete JUKI product portfolio, ETEK Europe Ltd. has extensive know-how, a wide-ranging sales and technical support network, as well as excellent contacts to local electronics manufacturers and customers. In the 14,000 m2 Technology Center in Prestwick, Scotland, customers can be trained directly at site.
Mike Nelson, Managing Director of ETEK Europe Ltd., expressed: “ETEK has already been working with JUKI in other countries for five years, and is extremely proud to add JUKI equipment to our product portfolio for UK & Ireland. JUKI equipment has the lowest cost of ownership in their market and this is very attractive to our UK & Irish customer base. We have also just invested in some demo JUKI equipment that UK & Irish customers can view in our Technology Centre… most definitely exciting times ahead.”
Jens Mirau, General Director of JUKI Automation Systems Europe, is also very pleased about this news: “With ETEK Europe Ltd, we have a proven, strong partner at our side, who has been actively successful for us as a distributor in other countries. I am really looking forward to a close cooperation in order to intensify the support for our customers.”
It will be a seamless change for the customer base of JUKI Automation Systems on October 1, 2016, and the known contact persons will be available as before.
About JUKI
JUKI Automation Systems is a worldwide leading supplier of SMT assembly solutions for the electronics industry with customers from Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), Automotive and Industrial / Consumer Electronics. In 1987, Juki introduced the first mounter to the market and established itself as a pioneer in introducing the modern, modular mounting system and the production in large assembly lines.
JUKI Automation Systems belongs to JUKI Corporation - a listed, Japanese company with more than 6000 employees working in sewing machinery and electronic assembly systems business.
Located in Nuremberg, Germany, JUKI Automation Systems GmbH represents the central logistics centre to supply customers across EMEA sales region. Extensive customer service is guaranteed by a 24 hours hotline and the well-known 3 year warranty for JUKI systems.
About Etek Europe Ltd.
Etek Europe is firmly established as a quality provider of products and services to the aerospace, automotive, defence, medical and European electronic manufacturing industries. With over 1800 customers, Etek has built its success on strong relationships with both customers and suppliers, which ensures it continues to deliver the latest premium solutions at a highly competitive price.
With a dedicated team of factory trained and experienced engineers, Etek are able to provide a first class service, and support that focuses on quick response times, clear communication and complete customer care.
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