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January 23, 2020 | DuPontEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
DuPont Interconnect Solutions announced today that it is expanding Insulectro’s role in North America by adding Canada to its sales territory for DuPont™ Pyralux® flexible circuit materials. Effective January 17, 2020, customers in Canada will be able to purchase Pyralux® and Interra™ through Insulectro. Insulectro will expand their warehouse location in Canada to best serve new customers for Pyralux®.
"Insulectro is an important partner for DuPont and we are pleased to expand their role in North America," said Andy Kannurpatti, West Business Leader, DuPont Interconnect Solutions. “We believe this expansion will best serve these customers while also demonstrating our continued commitment to the circuits industry in this region.”
DuPont™ Pyralux® flexible circuit materials are part of a comprehensive, industry-leading portfolio of materials and systems designed to meet today’s and the next generation’s design challenges. Insulectro’s support and warehousing will expedite regional product shipments.
“Today is a strategic day for both Insulectro and DuPont,” commented Insulectro President & CEO Patrick Redfern. “Our two companies have enjoyed a strong relationship for over a decade and this announced expansion allows us to further solidify our commitment to distribute best-in-class PCB materials in Canada.”
The Pyralux® portfolio includes a diverse collection of core dielectric materials and customized dimensional constructions that enable the designer and manufacturer of complex circuits to deliver high-performance solutions. DuPont™ Pyralux® copperclad laminates, bondplys, coverlays and adhesive systems offer excellent functional performance and high reliability that allow for the fabrication of thin, solderable, high-density electrical interconnects for single and double-sided, multilayer flex and rigid/flex applications. DuPont™ Interra™ embedded planar capacitor laminate is used to make thinner, more efficient power and ground planes within a multilayer printed wiring board.
About Insulectro
Insulectro (insulectro.com) is the largest distributor of materials used in the manufacture of complex, multilayer circuit boards and printed electronics in North America. Insulectro maintains premiere product offering with local inventory in 11 strategic stocking locations in the United States and Canada. In addition, the company offers fabrication capabilities and expert customer and technical support services. Insulectro serves a broad customer base that manufactures flex, rigid and rigid/flex circuit boards for applications in a variety of end markets including mil-aero, medical, automotive, telecom, data communications, high speed computing and mobile devises.
About DuPont Electronics & Imaging
DuPont Electronics & Imaging is a global supplier of materials and technologies serving the semiconductor, advanced chip packaging, circuit board, electronic and industrial finishing, display, and digital and flexographic printing industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies. More information about DuPont Electronics & Imaging can be found on our electronic solutions and advanced printing websites.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information can be found at www.dupont.com.
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