VELDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS -- Assembléon will continue to market and sell Yamaha's placement machines globally, extending the long-running partnership to 20 years. The latest deal broadens the agreement to give Assembléon global dealership for Yamaha machines outside Asia to include other assembly process equipment.

This year the companies will launch two major product lines: the MC (Modular Compact) Pick & Place range and an advanced stencil printer.

In a statement, Assembléon CEO André Papoular said: “I am delighted to sign this new agreement with Yamaha. This further cooperation will help us create an even stronger market proposition, and with an ever closer match between equipment portfolios. The partnership will also enhance the ability of both companies to adapt to the fast changing market environment and requirements, offering shorter response times and higher flexibility to our customers.”