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November 16, 2016 | VJ Electronix, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
VJ Electronix, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has appointed WKK as a Distribution Channel Partner in China.
WKK will represent VJ Electronix’s complete product line in China. WKK has a team dedicated to helping its customers make the right decision. According to WKK Distribution President Hamed El-Abd, “Our strategy is to provide top-of-the-line products coupled with superior support from pre-sale to end of life. VJ Electronix rework and X-ray systems are a great addition to our lines of industry-leading equipment.”
VJ Electronix, with more than 20 years of experience in China’s electronics industry, has a wide range of rework and X-ray systems used by the largest OEMs, contract manufactures and institutes. The addition of WKK will broaden VJ Electronix’s reach and enhance service capabilities to better serve all of China.
About WKK
WKK was established in 1975 as a trading and distribution company supplying capital equipment, materials and services throughout Asia. With nine facilities in China and more than 200 engineers and support staff, WKK represents industry leaders in PCB manufacturing, assembly, semiconductor, and medical equipment manufacturing.
About VJ Electronix Inc.
VJ Electronix Inc. manufactures production ready, automated Rework and X-ray inspection and component counting systems with many advanced capabilities. The company frequently provides custom solutions tailored to satisfy specific application requirements. VJ Electronix is a worldwide leader in X-ray Inspection and Rework equipment.
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