» NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS Sales and service Lackwerke Peters takes over Arbea in Switzerland Continued operation in Switzerland Source: Peters Smooth cross-over from Arbea to Peters Schweiz (from left to right): Armin Poschung, Daniel Langenstein, Priska Wyss Peters stabilize their Swiss location. As of 2021, Arbea turns into Peters Schweiz. The Head of the company, Armin Poschung, will be leaving, and the supplier of coatings for the electronics industry takes the opportunity to fly his flag in the alpine republic. The new Managing Director of Peters Schweiz GmbH, located in Buochs/canton Nidwalden, will be Daniel Langenstein. Armin Poschung himself built him up as his successor. Daniel Langenstein is well experienced in the Swiss PCB industry and the company is convinced that he will give new impetus in his position as independent managing director. Peters also thanks Arbea predecessor Armin Poschung for his sustainable development work. “Arbea GmbH has been our reliable contact partner in Switzerland for about 28 years“, says CEO Ralf Schwartz. The company will start their operating work in Switzerland this year. Armin Poschung has been active in sales and service of the Peters products both in Switzerland and also in the southwest of Germany for 35 years. Ralf Schwartz gives him and Priska Wyss his warmest wishes for their retirement. Now the family-owned company from the Lower Rhine Area sets the course for an independent presence in the alpine republic. Peters Schweiz was founded in the 4 th quarter of 2020 and will start to operate as of January 2021. Schwartz says: “Based on the good experience we have gained with Peters Italia, we actively support Daniel Langenstein from our Headquarters in Kempen.“ As practiced before, also customers in the southwest of Germany will be looked after by the newly founded Peters location at the Lake of Lucerne. Ralf Schwartz appeals to Peters customers to encounter Daniel Langenstein with the same trust as they did before to Armin Poschung. Start of an exciting challenge “I am very happy to follow Armin Poschung‘s footsteps“, says Peters Managing Director in Buochs. After 25 years of being production manager in various companies and about 20 years of experience within the electronics industry, this is an „exciting challenge“. www.peters.de Solutions in action SMT virtual reality showroom now available Yamaha Motor Robotics SMT section has opened the SMT virtual reality showroom. Registered visitors can login to experience electronic assembly, inspection, and component handling technology as well as software solutions. The showroom’s 360-degree view lets visitors walk up to equipment on display, click to watch the machines in action, and learn about key features. The videos show features and capabilities, with insights into getting the best performance. At the center, the intelligent total line solution comprises of the YSP10 printer, YSi-SP solder-paste inspection, YSM20R The virtual showroom is now available with 24/7 hour access to a variety of intelligent solutions mounters, and YSi-V 3D AOI. Visitors can also see the YCP10 compact printer and YSM10 high-speed modular mounter. The product preparation section presents service solutions and material management including the YST-15 storage tower. Also, the control centre shows the latest software innovations for equipment programming and performance monitoring. General information and downloadable brochures are also available. Access to the showroom is easy and free of charge by registering at the company’s website. www.yamaha-motor-im.eu Source: Yamaha 12 EPPEurope » 04|2021
Expanding electro-chemicals Appointment of European sales manager Electrolube, the global manufacturer of specialist chemicals for the electronics, industry, appointed Carolyn McAllister as European Sales Manager. With a degree in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham, Carolyn joined the company six years ago and initially worked as part of the Research and Development team, working with the Technical Director of Coatings, Phil Kinner, to develop conformal coating solutions for the market. Carolyn’s expertise and gained knowledge provided a foundation for her promotion to the Technical Sales Engineer for the UK. Within her technical sales role, she gained experience in solving customer application problems and offering advice and guidance. She has also demonstrated strong commercial awareness allowing her to progress further into a wider European role. In her new appointment, Caro- lyn will progress the company’s growth in Europe, particularly within the automotive manufacturing community, where the company has been successful in protecting complex electronic systems from the harshest environments, both in-cabin and under-hood, whilst increasing their reliability and lifetime. Commenting on her promotion, Carolyn said, “I am delighted with the new opportunity to further expand Electrolube’s broad range of electro-chemicals across Europe, helping customers find the best solutions for their application and product requirements and building relationships with new and existing customers.” Ron Jakeman, Group Managing Director, comments: “Carolyn is a real asset to the company and has a proven track record, making her the perfect candidate for the job. As we continue to invest in providing Carolyn McAllister has recently been appointed to European Sales Manager. the market with the very latest advances in coating, resin and thermal management technologies, Carolyn’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge will undoubtedly build on the successes we have generated for our customers’ application and product needs.“ www.electrolube.com Source: Electrolube EPPEurope » 04|2021 13
