Washington, MO – Aligned Solutions, a leading provider of materials and services to the circuit board assembly, semiconductor, and wire processing industries, is pleased to announce that Bryce Timms will assume the role of Regional Sales Representative for Ohio, Kentucky, and Western Pennsylvania. This transition follows Mike Young’s decision to focus his efforts as CEO of Sasinno Americas, a company specializing in advanced soldering solutions.

Bryce Timms brings a wealth of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, having previously served as Managing Director at Essemtec USA. His expertise in SMT and commitment to customer success make him a valuable addition to the Aligned Solutions team.

Mike Young, who has been instrumental in expanding Aligned Solutions' presence in the Midwest, will now dedicate his leadership to Sasinno Americas. Under his guidance, Sasinno Americas aims to deliver innovative soldering solutions that meet the evolving needs of the electronics manufacturing sector.

“We are excited to welcome Bryce to our team,” said Jim Rittman, Aligned Solutions. “His industry knowledge and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier solutions to our clients. We also extend our gratitude to Mike for his years of service and wish him continued success at Sasinno Americas.”

For more information about Aligned Solutions and its offerings, please visit www.alignedsolutionsinc.com.

About Aligned Solutions

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Washington, Missouri, Aligned Solutions, Inc. is a trusted manufacturers' representative firm serving the Midwest's electronics manufacturing sector. The company provides equipment, materials, and services to industries including circuit board assembly, semiconductor, and wire processing. With a commitment to aligning technology, people, and innovation, Aligned Solutions supports clients across states such as Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Their expertise spans surface mount and through-hole technology, wire harness assembly, semiconductor prototyping, box build assembly, and high-tech lab support.

WASHINGTON, MO ― SASinno Americas, a leader in advanced soldering technologies, is proud to announce the expansion of its product offerings to include private-labeled fume extraction systems manufactured by Purex International Ltd. This strategic addition aims to provide customers with comprehensive solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in electronics manufacturing. This opportunity is facilitated by Brad Banfill, President of BSE, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Purex in North America.

The newly introduced fume extraction systems, branded under SASinno Americas, are designed to effectively remove hazardous fumes generated during soldering processes. By integrating these systems with SASinno's existing lineup of selective soldering machines, wave soldering machines, and soldering robots, customers can achieve a safer and more compliant manufacturing environment.

"Our commitment to delivering top-tier soldering solutions extends beyond the machines themselves," said Mike Young, CEO of SASinno Americas. "By offering private-labeled fume extraction systems from Purex, we provide our customers with a seamless, integrated approach to ensure both quality and safety in their operations."

The fume extraction systems are now available through SASinno Americas' sales channels. For more information, visit www.sasinnoamericas.com.

About SASinno Americas

SASinno Americas specializes in the development and distribution of advanced soldering equipment, including selective soldering machines, wave soldering machines, and soldering robots. With a focus on innovation and quality, SASinno provides solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product reliability.

Attleborough, MA – DISTRON CORPORATION, a leading U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturer, proudly celebrates the 20th work anniversary of Richard Guerin, Manager and Test Engineer of the company’s Test Department. Since joining DISTRON in 2005, Rich has played an essential role in advancing the company’s engineering and testing capabilities, becoming a cornerstone of its operational excellence.

Rich came to DISTRON seeking a contract manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and collaboration. What he found was a team—and a mission—that aligned perfectly with his values. Over the past two decades, Rich has been instrumental in both the hands-on and strategic aspects of testing, managing a high-performing team, troubleshooting complex engineering issues, and leading production testing across a wide range of customer programs.

A certified expert in Seica Flying Probe testing—including the V8 and S20/S40 platforms—Rich has helped strengthen DISTRON’s test offerings and drive efficiency through automation. Among his career highlights, includes: earning recognition from a long-standing customer for his professionalism and leadership, and developing automated testing software that streamlined workflows and delivered measurable cost savings.

“Rich embodies the spirit of continuous improvement and teamwork that defines DISTRON,” said Rob Donovan, CEO of DISTRON CORPORATION. “His technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and dedication to our customers have made a lasting impact on the company.”

Known for his collaborative leadership style, Rich is deeply motivated by the daily challenges of the job and by his ongoing goal to help make DISTRON the best in the business. He describes the company culture as “collaborative,” a word that reflects the cross-functional teamwork he believes is central to DISTRON’s success.

As DISTRON continues to grow and evolve, the company is proud to celebrate the contributions of employees like Rich who help shape its future.

For more about DISTRON’s capabilities, visit www.DISTRON.com.

About DISTRON CORPORATION

Founded in 1970, DISTRON CORPORATION is a premier, family-owned electronic contract manufacturer based in New England. With over five decades of experience, DISTRON offers a full suite of services including surface mount assembly, testing, inspection, warehousing, and fulfillment. The company partners with customers across industries such as medical devices, military and defense, clean tech, lighting, industrial electronics, and robotics. Known for its quality, flexibility, and customer-centric approach, DISTRON is committed to delivering reliable solutions from prototype through production.

NORTH ENGLAND – Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has promoted Steve Leake to Sales Engineer, strengthening the company's technical sales capabilities across north England.

The new role builds on Steve’s four years of experience with Altus as an Application and Service Engineer. During this time, he has worked closely with customers post-installation, delivering training, conducting maintenance, and providing on-site technical support. He has also played a significant role in pre-sales activity, carrying out equipment demonstrations and sample validations to help identify the right solutions for customer applications.

Steve recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Open University, adding to his strong technical foundations. In his new role, he will combine account management with dedicated pre-sales support, offering a technically informed approach that aligns with Altus’ commitment to support excellence.

Joe Booth, CEO at Altus Group, said: "I am delighted for Steve to move into this new role and one in which I think he will have great success. Steve has a great communication style with customers, leveraging presentation and coaching skills from his background in teaching. He is also a fast learner with a strong real-life understanding of the solutions we support from his experience working with them in the field. Our sales approach is technical and consideration-based, and our customers appreciate having a trusted technical soundboard in their projects, which is something Steve might do better than many in the industry, given his background and technical knowledge. I'm looking forward to Steve getting underway and celebrating his first successful implementation."

Steve will serve as a key point of contact for new and existing customers in the north, ensuring a consistent and high-quality pre-sales experience, from consultation to application validation.

Steve Leake said: "I am excited about this new role and step in my career. I am under no illusion that it won't come with its own learning curve, but I have a great team around me to learn from and support in developing my skills. I believe we have the best range of suppliers and processes of any of our peers. The largest and most knowledgeable after-sales team in the market, and both of these aspects speak for themselves when our customers are looking for partners. Hopefully, my enthusiasm and energy can help us spread the word and will result in even more new and returning customers."

With his strong technical background and customer-focused approach, Steve's move into sales engineering aligns perfectly with Altus Group's 'Focused on support excellence' mantra, which guides every customer interaction from first contact to after-sales support.

www.altusgroup.co.uk.