MORRISVILLE, NC – Juki America – EAS Division, a global leader in automated assembly products and systems, proudly announces the appointment of Sean McMillen as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest Territory. Bringing over two decades of industry experience, McMillen will oversee sales operations across a key region from Southern California to Georgia, including strategic partnerships with DiversiTech (US Area), Quantum Systems, Southwest Systems, Production Automation, and Martec.

Sean McMillen, a seasoned professional in the electronics manufacturing industry, joins Juki from PAC Global, where he demonstrated a profound capability in enhancing sales strategies and nurturing significant customer relationships. His background as a Mechanical Engineer and an MBA in Operations complements his deep understanding of the SMT process and competitive strategies, making him an invaluable addition to the Juki team.

Gregory Lefebvre, National Sales Manager at Juki, expressed his enthusiasm about McMillen’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Sean to our team. His extensive experience and strategic insight are expected to bring dynamic leadership and foster significant growth in our Southwest operations. Sean’s appointment is a clear reflection of Juki’s commitment to leading the industry through innovation and enhanced customer relations.”

McMillen’s role will be pivotal in maintaining and expanding Juki’s presence in the region, ensuring that clients receive first-class service and support. He will be instrumental in driving new sales initiatives and enhancing the overall customer experience with Juki's advanced solutions.

For more information about Juki America – EAS Division, visit www.jukiamericas.com 

MURRIETA, CA – WittcoSales, a leading representative in the electronics manufacturing sector serving Southern California, Southern Nevada, Tijuana, Mexicali, and Baja California, is excited to announce the addition of Todd Smith to their dynamic team. Joining the seasoned father-son duo of Tom and Todd Wittmer, Todd Smith brings a diverse and robust portfolio of expertise to the WittcoSales family.

With a background spanning over three decades across various industries, including retail, hospitality, and event management, Todd Smith has a proven track record of delivering first-class service and driving customer success.

His previous roles include Regional Sales Manager at Sebastian International, high- end suit concierge at Nordstrom in Las Vegas, and supervisory positions at the renowned Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

Todd’s exceptional skills in sales management and customer relations were further honed through his entrepreneurial venture in the cleaning business and his involvement in the restaurant industry, organizing premium catering events. His diverse experience equips him with unique insights and a customer-centric approach to business, aligning perfectly with WittcoSales’ philosophy of exceeding customer expectations through personalized service and innovative solutions.

"Bringing Todd Smith into our team marks a significant step in our commitment to enhancing the scope and quality of our services," said Todd Wittmer, co-leader at WittcoSales. "His extensive experience in service-oriented roles across different sectors provides us with invaluable perspectives that will undoubtedly benefit our customers and principals alike."

Although new to the electronics industry, Todd Smith is eager to immerse himself in the field, leveraging extensive interactions and local internships to quickly become adept at understanding and meeting the specialized needs of WittcoSales’ clients.

WittcoSales is renowned for its dedication to solving complex customer challenges and fostering long- term relationships built on trust and mutual success. With the addition of Todd Smith, WittcoSales reaffirms its position as a leader in the electronics manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation and quality.

For more information, visit www.wittcosales.com

PORTO, PORTUGAL – Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Industry 4.0, today announced a strategic alliance with Loftware, the world’s largest cloud-based Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management provider.

This partnership brings together Loftware's labeling expertise with Critical Manufacturing's advanced MES technology, setting a new standard for smooth integration in the industry 4.0 era.

Loftware offers an extensive end-to-end cloud-based labeling solution to diverse industries such as automotive, consumer products, electronics, manufacturing, medical devices, and more and has a global presence across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Slovenia, China, and Singapore. Loftware is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes improve accuracy, traceability, and compliance while enhancing the quality, speed, and efficiency of their labeling.

Critical Manufacturing specializes in Industry 4.0-ready MES solutions tailored for complex manufacturing environments. This partnership enhances the integration of Loftware’s labeling capabilities with Critical Manufacturing’s MES solutions. By leveraging APIs and low-code tools, both companies will ensure their platforms work together seamlessly, making it easy for customers to deploy both products. The goal is to create a connector that simplifies operations, supply chain and improves efficiency for their joint customers.

"Critical Manufacturing has a good presence worldwide and offers a very effective solution. Partnering with Critical Manufacturing provides us a valuable opportunity to extend our solutions, ensuring that our customers can easily integrate and get the maximum value from both platforms," said Olivier Javary, Territory Channel Manager in Western Europe at Loftware. "We are excited about this collaboration, and it strengthens our commitment to innovation and customer success."

Accurate labeling is crucial in industries where traceability, compliance, and efficiency are important. The integration of Loftware’s advanced labeling solutions with Critical Manufacturing’s MES addresses these needs, offering a comprehensive solution that delivers enhanced quality, productivity and reduced errors, while being faster to implement.

"We are excited about this collaboration as many of our customers work with Loftware," said Will Trogdon, VP for the partner ecosystem at Critical Manufacturing at Critical Manufacturing. "Due to Loftware’s 40 years of experience in the labeling industry, their SaaS offering is very mature. Together, we will deliver a powerful, integrated solution that meets the evolving needs of our customers and theirs."

PENANG, MALAYSIA – ViTrox, which aims to be the world’s most trusted technology company, is thrilled to announce its dynamic new partnership with Hitronix Technology as its Sales Channel Partner (SCP) in Brazil, effective May 1, 2024. Additionally, ViTrox is delighted to welcome Pither Muller Pinto Costa as the new ViTrox support engineer, set to elevate support services for customers in the Brazil region.

With an impressive 30 years of experience in the Electronic Manufacturing Industry in Brazil, the team from Hitronix Technology is renowned for its expertise in inspection and testing equipment sales. This exciting collaboration with ViTrox is set to revolutionise sales services for Brazilian customers, ensuring top-tier service and unmatched expertise.

Mr. Marcelo Anzai, CEO of Hitronix Technology, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership: "We have been following ViTrox's growth over the years. ViTrox's worldwide great reputation combined with Hitronix's total commitment to the market is a perfect match for a sustainable and successful partnership in Brazil."

In another exciting development, ViTrox is proud to introduce Pither Muller Pinto Costa as its new support engineer. Pither, who brings over 19 years of experience in the SMT sector, has an impressive track record. Pither is eager to join ViTrox, stating: "I am delighted with the technology of ViTrox equipment. With all my years of experience, ViTrox has surprised me with such inspection capacity. I am excited to work with this great team and present myself as ViTrox support in Brazil."

Hitronix Technology and Pither will represent ViTrox in providing top-notch comprehensive intelligent SMT PCB Assembly Solutions to Brazilian customers, including V310i Advanced 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), V510i Advanced 3D Optical Inspection (AOI), V810i Advanced 3D X-Ray Inspection (AXI), V9i Advanced Robotic Vision Solutions (ARV) and Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions (V-ONE) across the entire Brazilian market.

Mr. Wee Kah Kim, CEO of Board Inspection and Embedded Solutions (BIE) at ViTrox, expressed his excitement about these new developments: "We are thrilled to partner with Hitronix Technology and welcome Pither Muller Pinto Costa to the ViTrox family. Their dedication and expertise align perfectly with our commitment to exceeding customer expectations. We are confident that these additions will significantly contribute to our ongoing success and enhance our service capabilities in the Brazil region."

These strategic and thrilling moves position ViTrox to deliver top-tier sales and support services to its Brazilian customers, further solidifying its presence and impact in the region.