Prestwick, UK. Etek Europe has been appointed as the official distributor for GKG, a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced SMT solder paste printing solutions. The agreement gives Etek Europe’s customers direct access to GKG’s impressive range of printers, including the flagship G-Tera and GL-Star platforms, two of the most capable and highly regarded systems in the electronics manufacturing market today, as well as solutions for large-format printing and specialised applications.

The partnership marks a significant expansion of Etek Europe’s already comprehensive product offering, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted partner for electronics manufacturers seeking best-in-class capital equipment, supported by expert technical service. GKG’s printing systems are relied upon by manufacturers worldwide for their speed, accuracy and consistent repeatability across both high-mix and high-volume production environments.

We’ve been researching the right printing partner to complement our equipment range and offer class leading levels of innovation and GKG ticked every box. Their systems deliver a level of precision, throughput and automation that our customers demand, and the G-Tera and GL-Star are genuinely impressive machines. We’re excited to bring them to our market and look forward to supporting our customers with the full GKG range.
Bruce Seaton, Business Development Director, Etek Europe

Featured Systems include the:

G-TERA | High Speed SMT Printer

The G-Tera represents the new generation of automatic solder paste printing, combining a 3.0-megapixel LIGHT-Bolt CCD vision system with an upgraded conveyor and an enhanced printing mechanism. Cycle times are reduced by up to 40% compared to previous GKG platforms, making it one of the fastest and most productive printers with industry leading levels of automation and a host of new innovative features.

GL-Star | Fully Automatic SMT Printer

The GL-Star combines high-resolution machine vision with a precision servo drive system for fast, repeatable alignment. All key print parameters, including print height, squeegee pressure, stroke speed and cleaning cycles, are controlled digitally and adjustable at the touch of a button. Automatic stencil positioning, motorised clamping and stencil lock combine to deliver consistent, high-quality prints with minimal operator input.

NASHVILLE — April 2026 — KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, proudly announces its strategic partnership with Manufacturers’ Representative REStronics Southern California. As an extension of KYZEN’s commitment to continuously improving precision cleaning, REStronics serves as a consultative OEM sales representative organization dedicated to helping customers enhance their productivity, process efficiency, and product reliability.

Restronics “SoCal” pairs the energies of Kevin Silva and Brad Eastman with the extensive customer engagement and analytics tools that have led to REStronics’ successes across other territories. Josh Kramlick, Sales Leader - Americas at KYZEN, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are impressed with the drive and commitment of this particular REStronics team and expect this collaboration to grow our presence and responsiveness in Southern California’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem."

The partnership between KYZEN and REStronics SoCal aims to provide manufacturers with comprehensive solutions to enhance process efficacy. Kevin Silva, REStronics SoCal Managing Partner, stated, “We are honored to represent KYZEN in the Southern California region, bringing world-class cleaning solutions to our customers.”

By combining KYZEN's cutting-edge cleaning chemistries with REStronics SoCal's expertise and network, the partnership empowers manufacturers with tailored solutions to optimize operations and reduce field failures.

REStronics SoCal plays a vital role in providing valuable insights into end-customer activity and managing distribution channel relationships. REStronics SoCal is part of the larger REStronics organization, which boasts a nationwide presence, with 11 offices and over 25 sales professionals covering the United States.

For more information about Restronics SoCal and its comprehensive range of services, visit www.restronicssocal.com/, or contact Kevin Silva at (909) 413-3070 or ksilva@restronics.com.

To discover more about KYZEN and its innovative cleaning solutions, visit www.kyzen.com.

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA ― April 2026 ― Anda Technologies, a leading provider of fluid application and custom automated manufacturing equipment, proudly announced the successful opening of its new Korea Technology Center during an Open House event held on March 30, 2026, in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The event welcomed customers, partners, and industry professionals to experience the company’s expanded technical capabilities and enhanced regional support infrastructure.

The new facility represents a strategic investment in East Asia and underscores Anda’s commitment to supporting customers in South Korea and the broader region with advanced application expertise, faster response times, and localized technical resources. The Korea Technology Center features a fully equipped application laboratory and demonstration facility, showcasing Anda’s complete dispensing and conformal coating solutions, including its OMO (One Man Operation) line. The center also integrates plasma surface treatment systems, curing ovens, material storage, and a dedicated spare parts inventory to ensure rapid service and support.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of electronics manufacturers, the facility enables hands-on equipment demonstrations, process validation, and technical training. With in-house experts and certified trainers on-site, customers can access comprehensive support for equipment operation, process optimization, and production readiness.

“This expansion reflects our ongoing commitment to being closer to our customers and providing the tools, expertise, and responsiveness they need to succeed,” said Abby Tsoi, CEO of Anda. “By strengthening our presence in South Korea, we are better positioned to support the region’s growing demand for advanced dispensing and coating technologies.”

Anda also recognized the contributions of its Asia Pacific team and its distribution partner, JS Tech, whose collaboration played a key role in bringing the Korea Technology Center to life.

The opening of the Korea Technology Center marks an important milestone in Anda’s continued global expansion and reinforces its position as a trusted partner in delivering high-performance manufacturing solutions.

For more information on Anda Technologies and its full line of large-format solutions, visit www.anda.us.

Atlanta, GA – ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Americas Authorized Distributors report on TrustedParts.com. This ECIA original study builds on nearly 5 years of data. Each year, ECIA Chief Analyst Dale Ford compiles this report from survey results, extensive research of public financial data, input from manufacturers and distributors, and web-based secondary research. Findings reflect both the research and Dale Ford’s deep understanding of the component channel.

“The latest ECIA Top 50 Americas Authorized Distributors report delivers encouraging news for the industry as overall revenues grew by 7.1% in 2025,” Dale explains in the preface to the report. “Revenues grew from $28.8 B in 2024 to $30.9 B in 2025. The data reveals that 80% of the top 50 distributors achieved revenue growth in 2025. Only four distributors among the top 30 saw revenues decline. The declines among this group were modest - between only -0.8% and -5.0%.

“The growth was experienced broadly across the component categories with six out of seven categories measured delivering growth in 2025. Power & Battery components were the only category to experience a decline in revenues.

Among end-markets, Aerospace/Military was the dominant driver of growth as it became the largest Americas market in 2025 with a 34.6% revenue growth in 2025. Furthermore, after many years of maintaining a strong number one position in end-market revenues, the Industrial Automation market dropped into 2nd place among end-markets as its revenue declined by -6.3%. Six out of eleven end-markets delivered growth in 2025.”

The research continues with the Global Top 50 Report scheduled for later this year. The report is available to all at TrustedParts.com.