TAMPA, FL – TAGARNO, a renowned Danish manufacturer of high-quality digital microscopes, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jake Kurth to Vice President of Technical Sales. This strategic move comes in light of TAGARNO’s recent expansion in the United States.

Kurth’s new role signifies a shift from operational duties towards focusing on sales channels and technical sales aspects. His extensive expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving TAGARNO's growth and delivering exceptional service to its customers across the United States.

This relocation and promotion follow four successful years since TAGARNO launched its U.S. subsidiary in 2020. Initially partnering with a logistics center in Atlanta that specializes in helping European companies establish themselves in the American market, TAGARNO has now taken a significant step by establishing its new headquarters in Tampa. This move marks a pivotal shift towards enhancing direct customer interactions and support.

“We are excited to have Jake Kurth step into this new role as Vice President of Technical Sales,” said Ulrik Pedersen, General Manager of TAGARNO USA. “Jake’s leadership and expertise in technical sales will be crucial as we continue to expand our footprint in the U.S. market. Our new headquarters in Tampa will allow us to provide enhanced support and service to our customers.”

TAGARNO’s digital microscopy solutions are renowned for their precision, innovation and ease of use, making them a preferred choice for various industries, including electronics, medical devices, and manufacturing. With the enhanced capabilities of the Tampa headquarters and Jake Kurth's leadership in technical sales, TAGARNO is poised to further strengthen its position in the U.S. market.

For more information on TAGARNO’’ products and services, please visit www.tagarno.com or contact their U.S. office directly.

TROY, MI ― Amtech Electrocircuits, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Brett Petrill as Director of Operations. Petrill brings extensive experience and a proven track record of leadership and cultural improvement to the Amtech team.

Petrill joins Amtech with eight years of manufacturing leadership experience in operations, HR and accounting roles. He is a leadership, culture and continuous improvement enthusiast, dedicated to helping organizations and individuals reach their full potential. Petrill’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Amtech continues to grow and enhance its operational capabilities.

"I was first introduced to Amtech’s CEO, Jay Patel, through a mutual EOS connection that Amtech utilizes for leadership assistance. An EOS-run organization was exactly what I was looking for, given my previous success running the system as an Integrator," said Brett Petrill. "During my conversations with Jay and Amtech’s Integrator, Dev Patel, I quickly realized that the leadership team was aligned on the need for someone with my background in EOS and operational improvement. This was the challenge I was looking for, and I am thrilled to join the Amtech team."

Petrill has already made significant strides at Amtech, focusing on people, processes and product optimization. His efforts have led to immediate improvements in culture and overall performance. Some of his early achievements include:

• Production Planning and Forecasting: Implemented new strategies to clean up backlog and eliminate issues with late deliveries, leading to higher execution levels.
• Team Building: Addressed "right people, right seats" issues, building a team that aligns with Amtech’s core values.
• Enhanced Communication: Improved internal and external customer relationships by enhancing communication skills, establishing trust, and promoting transparency.
• Process Conformity and Quality Improvement: Focused on process conformity issues, resulting in enhanced production performance and quality.

"We are confident that Brett’s extensive experience and leadership will help drive Amtech to new heights. His focus on creating a culture of accountability, operational efficiency, and quality improvement aligns perfectly with our goals," said Jay Patel, CEO of Amtech. "We are excited about the future and the positive impact Brett will have on our organization."

Looking ahead, Petrill has a clear vision for the future of Amtech. He aims to build a strong foundation for the company to become an industry leader known for its quality products and exceptional customer experience. He also envisions Amtech being nationally recognized for its outstanding culture.

For more information about Amtech Electrocircuits, please visit www.buildamtech.com 

ISLE OF WIGHT, UK – EVS International, the leader in solder recovery, is pleased to announce the appointment of Circuit Assembly Products SE as its new representative for the southern states of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi.

Circuit Assembly Products SE, led by Doug Eidle, brings a wealth of industry expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction. With a focus on providing exceptional service and support, Circuit Assembly Products SE is well-positioned to represent EVS International and serve customers in the region.

"We are excited to welcome Circuit Assembly Products SE to the EVS International team," said Simon Normal, Managing Director, EVS International. "Their extensive knowledge of the industry make them an ideal partner to represent our solder recovery systems. We are confident that their presence in the southern states will further strengthen our ability to support customers and drive growth in the region."

EVS International is known for its innovative solder recovery systems, which help companies reduce solder consumption, lower operating costs, and minimize environmental impact. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, EVS International offers a range of solutions designed to meet the needs of electronics manufacturers worldwide.

For more information about Circuit Assembly Products, contact Doug Eidle at dougcapse@gmail.com or (404) 561-9527.

For more information about EVS International’s industry-leading systems, visit www.solderrecovery.com 

SOLNA, SWEDEN – INSPECTIS AB announces the appointment of Microscope World as their new North American Distributor. Microscope World replaces Ascentech2 LLC, which although no longer handling the majority of the INSPECTIS product range, continues to distribute the specialist range of INSPECTIS solutions for rheumatology research.

Inspectis AB is a pioneer of advanced optical inspection solutions. INSPECTIS offers plug and play, reliable and cost-effective digital camera microscopes designed for demanding non-contact optical inspection and assembly.

In making the announcement, Alistair Gooch, Marketing Manager, said, “We’re pleased to be partnering with Microscope World. Ascentech2 has handled the full range of our products for many successful years, and will now focus on more specialized medical products. Microscope World offers quality optical instruments and is a dealer of several different brands of microscopes. Microscope World is an authorized multi-line dealer and OEM supplier based in Carlsbad, California, USA.”

Gregg Kleinberg, Chief Technical Officer and VP Sales for Microscope World, stated, “We at Microscope World were keen to select a ‘Best-in-Class’ Video Microscope product that delivered ease-of-use and value to our wide range of customers. As a result, it was comparatively simple to disqualify other video microscope manufacturers who offer a limited-range product. We discovered that there is no manufacturer better suited to deliver high resolution macro-to-micro range imaging solutions for industry or life sciences than INSPECTIS.”

“Inspectis AB has intelligently catered to their primary markets, the result being a tremendous catalog of application-specific solutions for the PCB manufacturer, the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturer, as well as extensive solutions addressing general industry and material sciences, including Weld Metrology,” Kleinberg continued.

Alistair Gooch added, “The ability to deliver the Inspectis U30s UHD 4K resolution video microscope with the native Inspectis software affords a very simple tool to use and deploy, enabling inspection and ‘light metrology’. For harder-core applications requiring automatic measurement, INSPECTIS offers multiple 3rd-party software options which enable image analysis, and metrology enabled by deep machine learning / AI for automating difficult measurements, or high volumes of measurements. It’s the only solution on the planet that goes from MACRO to MICRO, and allows you to take precision, repeatable measurements at the macro scale.”