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08 Nov 2022
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Pillarhouse China Expands Sales & Service Support

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Pillarhouse International is pleased to confirm the expansion of our sales and technical support capabilities in China and Taiwan, with a continued dedication to improving our availability to customers across China and the wider Asian continent.

This expansion includes the introduction of our new Pillarhouse China Service Manager, additional service engineers, and extra sales personnel, for a balanced distribution of manpower and Pillarhouse representation across the regions of China and Taiwan.

Darren Harvey, General Manager of Pillarhouse China stated, “Following our relocation to a larger facility earlier this year, we decided to continue our expansion by increasing our sales and service personnel. This will help us match the needs of our customers, and indeed help us to seize new opportunities across mainland China and Taiwan.”

Harvey continues by saying, “This personnel expansion plan was encouraged by six years of continuous growth for Pillarhouse in China, especially during the last 2 years, where we have seen our total of machines sold increase by almost 100%. We expect this positive trend to continue and are taking steps to ensure that it does.”

The new Service Manager will take control of all technical and machine support projects across mainland China and Taiwan, including areas where Pillarhouse has an existing sales and service presence, such as Suzhou, Guangdong, Chengdu, and Dalian. This new role will also facilitate smoother collaboration with our agents in Taiwan, as this will be based in the Taiwanese time zone. The new Service Manager will also be required to have regular liaison with Pillarhouse’s UK site, for maximum global efficiency.

Enhancing Pillarhouse’s service engineer team with 2 additional service engineers in Suzhou and an additional service engineer in Guangdong, will boost our coverage of mainland China to 6 service engineers in total. This will allow Pillarhouse China to attend to customers in northern, southern, eastern, and western regions of China.

The sales team will also be boosted, with 3 additional sales representatives joining the department. Two of these sales representatives will be based in South China, with one covering Shenzhen and Dongguan, and the other covering Guangzhou and Zhuhai. The third new sales representative will be based in western China – specifically Chengdu and the surrounding areas.

Derek Chen, South China Sales Associate for Shenzhen and Dongguan, said, “I’m happy to be part of Pillarhouse China’s expansion because this means the company is showing faith in salesmen like myself to carry on the success they have had in recent years. The team has grown in line with Pillarhouse’s presence in China and I’m pleased to be part of the team.”

For more information on Pillarhouse International’s sales & service support capabilities, please visit: After Sales – Pillarhouse International

02 Nov 2022
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Pillarhouse USA Announces New Service Manager

Pillarhouse USA Announces New Service Manager

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Pillarhouse International is pleased to announce the appointment of David Leeper as Pillarhouse USA Service Manager, to spearhead and expand service offerings and customer machine support across the continental United States and Canada.

Jonathan Wol, President of Pillarhouse USA, Inc. stated “We are delighted to announce that David Leeper has joined the Pillarhouse USA service team, to strengthen the bond between sales and service and to lead our world-class customer service. His level of experience and knowledge makes for a fantastic addition to our management team.”

Mr. Leeper joins Pillarhouse with almost 20 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry. Initially, Mr. Leeper was a process engineer for an EMS company, managing their automated assemblies including SMT, wave, AOI and selective soldering. Following this, Mr. Leeper moved to a Tier 1 automotive supplier, responsible for DFM on new products, providing subject matter intel on PCB assemblies, as well as supplying engineering and manufacturing support at the company’s Mexico facility. Most recently, Mr. Leeper was Project Manager for Panasonic, building relationships with customers and coordinating installation and support for equipment and software.

Speaking upon his arrival, David stated, “I am very excited to join Pillarhouse USA and look forward to the new challenges this role will bring. My goal is to expand our service offerings, such as PillarCARE – our comprehensive after-sale and service program, available for all machines. We must maintain the superior level of support we provide, and are known for, as our North American market share continues to increase. This will include hiring regional field engineers, improving our self-help documentation, and streamlining our support line”.

Reflecting upon his prior Pillarhouse experiences, David said, “I encountered Pillarhouse at several of my previous customers, as well as at trade shows such as APEX and SMTA. Consensus was that Pillarhouse selective soldering equipment and customer service is unparalleled.”

David believes strengthening the relationship between sales and service is key to maintaining and growing Pillarhouse’s presence, explaining, “If we can boost our standing in regions where we are currently a little underrepresented, Pillarhouse will improve our strong level of support which separates us from our competition.”

For more information on David Leeper, please visit: David Leeper | LinkedIn

03 Oct 2022
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Pillarhouse International at Evertiq Expo 2022

Pillarhouse International at Evertiq Expo 2022

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Pillarhouse International will be represented at Evertiq Expo 2022, via our official agent Karol Sowa of Sowa Electronics, and Pillarhouse International Service Engineer Kane Witham, at Stand 40 of the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw, Poland on the 27th of October 2022.

For over 40 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

Sowa Electronics work in cooperation with many suppliers and trading partners, to provide specialised technological solutions for a wide range of customers looking to complete projects in the fields of assembly, inspection, testing, depaneling, storage and packaging of widely used electronics.

Having completed implementations for micro-companies, global corporations and various state institutions within the European Union, Sowa Electronics handles process topics related to the mass production of consumer electronics, as well as low-volume production for aviation and/or defence.

At Evertiq Expo 2022, Sowa Electronics will be exhibiting the Jade MKII – our most successful machine selling over 1,200 units globally to date. The Jade MKII is a single point selective soldering system designed to meet the needs of the small/medium batch manufacturer who requires high levels of production flexibility, offering uncompromised selective soldering quality at a very low cost.

Karol Sowa will also be presenting a lecture entitled ‘Selective Wave Soldering – Everything You Need to Know About the Process’ from 11:55AM-12:25PM local time. This presentation will review the available Pillarhouse technologies for fluxing, pre-heating, and soldering, as well as assess the pros and cons of the selective wave soldering process and showcase Pillarhouse’s range of selective soldering systems and specialist applications.

Pillarhouse will be represented at Evertiq Expo 2022, via our official agent Sowa Electronics, and Pillarhouse International Service Engineer Kane Witham, at Stand 40 of the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw, Poland on the 27th of October 2022.

For more information about Evertiq Expo 2022, please visit: Evertiq Expo Warszawa – About Evertiq Expo Warsaw

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International

21 Sep 2022
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Pillarhouse International at Nepcon Asia 2022

Pillarhouse International at Nepcon Asia 2022

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Pillarhouse International will return to Nepcon Asia 2022, via Pillarhouse China, for the 2022 Exhibition, at Stand 15B045 of the Shenzhen Convention Centre, from the 30th of November to the 2nd of December 2022.

For over 40 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

Pillarhouse China was established in 2005 to provide customers in China and Taiwan world-leading selective soldering solutions, and to ensure Pillarhouse International’s dedication to developing a truly global identity.

After a two-year hiatus from Nepcon Asia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pillarhouse China are delighted to be back exhibiting several of our selective soldering platforms across our handload and in-line configurations, as well as our desktop and offline systems, demonstrating Pillarhouse International’s wide variety of selective soldering options.

Our handload models will include our economical, compact Pilot machine, and our entry-level, single point Jade MKII machine, while our in-line models will include our flexible, modular Synchrodex machine, and our high-speed, multi-platform Fusion machine.

Darren Harvey, Pillarhouse China General Manager, stated, “Nepcon Asia is a key trade show in the Pillarhouse China calendar and allows us to connect with our branch’s market in ways unlike any other – which is why we are so pleased to be back this year following the enforced break due to COVID-19.”

Harvey continued by saying, “Pillarhouse China has expanded in both business and personnel since the last show, and we have full confidence in the South China market. That’s why we have secured our largest Nepcon Asia stand ever and are looking forward to showcasing the best selective soldering solutions to our customers at Nepcon Asia 2022.”

Eastern Region Sales Manager, Allan Jiang, South China & Taiwan Sales Manager, Penny Zhang, and South China Sales Associate, Derek Chen, will be present at Stand 15B045 of the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre for Nepcon Asia 2022 from the 30th of November to the 2nd of December 2022, to discuss all your selective soldering needs.

Pillarhouse will be at Stand 15B045 of the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre.

For more information about Nepcon Asia 2022, please visit: NEPCON ASIA 2022-Electronics Exhibition | SMT Show | Surface Mount Technology Expo | Automation Show

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International

05 Sep 2022
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Pillarhouse USA Announces Appointment of Cluff & Associates

Pillarhouse USA Announces Appointment of Cluff & Associates in Colorado and Utah; Rocky Mountain Regions

Pillarhouse International is delighted to announce the appointment of Cluff & Associates to lead sales efforts in the Rocky Mountain regions of Colorado and Utah.

Adrian De’Ath, Vice President of Pillarhouse USA stated, “Undoubtedly, we are very excited to announce the Cluff team have joined the Pillarhouse sales representative group with an extensive background in the electronics manufacturing industry. We are confident that Cluff will be able to provide our existing customers with excellent support, all the while continuing to seek out Pillarhouse platform opportunities in their respective regions.”

Cluff & Associates was established in 1979, with a philosophy based on an in-depth knowledge on the uniqueness of their territories, and the strength of their representation skills. Sharon Cluff, CEO, stated, “We are thrilled and look forward to offering Pillarhouse to all of our existing customers and seek out any new opportunities for the array of PCB assembly solutions in our regions. Given the current labour situations and constraints, we realise the value proposition that Pillarhouse brings with their selective soldering equipment solutions.”

It was a mutual consideration for high-level customer service which brought Cluff & Associates together with Pillarhouse, according to Theresa Leetham, Managing Partner. She explains, “Our focus has been, and will remain, to be the best customer service experience. We will also continue to focus our product line offerings with tried-and-true solutions that bring value to our customers’ operations. These goals are perfectly compatible with Pillarhouse’s approach to sales and customer relationships, as well as their excellent array of selective soldering products.”

Beyond the shared values for attentive and effective client relations, Sharon Cluff, CEO, believes the mutual benefits of the agreement between Cluff & Associates and Pillarhouse are immediate and undeniable. Sharon continues by saying, “With Pillarhouse’s first-class selective soldering product portfolio, covering handload, in-line, and coil-winding options, combined with our intricate knowledge and understanding of our clientele and wider region’s needs, we see no outcome to this partnership other than shared success. We are ready to engage with our territory, this time with added Pillarhouse firepower.”

 

For more information about Cluff & Associates, please visit Cluff & Associates, Inc. (cluffinc.com)

To view Cluff & Associates within Pillarhouse International’s world agents listing, please visit: World Agents – Pillarhouse International

25 Aug 2022
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Pillarhouse International at SMTA Guadalajara 2022

Pillarhouse International at SMTA Guadalajara

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Pillarhouse International will once again be exhibiting at the SMTA Guadalajara Exhibition, via Pillarhouse USA and Pillarhouse Mexico, at Booth 308 of the Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico from the 21st to the 22nd of September 2022.

For over 40 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

SMTA’s local expos allow exhibitors to align their company with the same values of providing high-level technical expertise that SMTA represents. Providing this platform to bring professionals within the electronics and manufacturing industries together gives attendees exposure to global technology at a local level. In addition, the local expos allow an opportunity to educate regional engineers who may not be able to attend SMTA International.

Pillarhouse USA Vice President, Adrian De’Ath, said ahead of the show, “SMTA events are a key part of Pillarhouse USA’s visibility in North and Central America, so we are happy to continue that with this year’s show in Guadalajara. Mexico is a growing manufacturing market, and we are excited to be part of it.”

Pillarhouse Mexico Sales & Service Manager, Tomas Guitron, stated, “It is evident that companies around the world are seeing how much Mexico can contribute to their market share, their workforce, and their manufacturing capacity. That is why it is important for Pillarhouse to consolidate our presence here by remaining visible to customers and observing the space in which we operate. SMTA Guadalajara is a fantastic way for us to do this.”

Pillarhouse will be exhibiting at Booth 308 at SMTA Guadalajara 2022.

For more information about SMTA Guadalajara 2022, please visit: SMTA

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International

18 Aug 2022
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Pillarhouse International at Coiltech 2022

Pillarhouse International at Coiltech 2022

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Pillarhouse International will be represented at Coiltech 2022, via our agent Grassi Trade, at Pordenone Fiere Hall, Pordenone, Italy from the 28th to the 29th of September 2022.

For over 30 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

Grassi Trade was established after their founders’ many years of experience in the field of enamelled copper wire distribution. Functioning as an official Pillarhouse International agent, Grassi Trade deal exclusively with customers looking for coil winding systems. By providing Pillarhouse International’s Quadron coil winding machine, and supplying our soldering machine spare parts such as nozzles, ceramics, and magnetic tensioners, Grassi Trade offers the complete Pillarhouse range for customers within coil winding and associated industries.

Coiltech is the fastest growing international coil winding exhibition, focused on materials, machinery and equipment for production and maintenance of electric motors, generators, and alternators as well as power distribution, industrial transformers, and coils in general. Since the show’s launch in 2010,  the exhibition has rapidly developed into an internationally renowned event within the coil winding industry.

Pillarhouse will be represented by Grassi Trade at Pordenone Fiere Hall, Pordenone, Italy from the 28th to the 29th of September 2022.

For more information about Coiltech 2022, please visit: Coiltech – Pordenone Fiere (fierapordenone.it)

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International

18 Aug 2022
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Pillarhouse International at Productronica India 2022

Pillarhouse International at Productronica India 2022

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Pillarhouse International will once again be exhibiting at the Productronica India 2022 Exhibition, via our agent Accurex Solutions, at stand number PE21 of the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India from the 21st to the 23rd of September 2022.

For over 30 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

Accurex Solutions was founded in 1987, committed to providing exceptional after sales service and transparency of operation, aiming to be the most reliable partner in your progress. With six branches spanning India’s electronic industrial hubs, Accurex is always close to their customers, ready to provide capital equipment for projects across PCB assemblies and semiconductors.

Productronica India is the most popular trade fair and exhibition for the Indian market of semiconductors and display manufacturing. The show features first-class forums and events which highlight the latest market trends and technologies, sharing knowledge to meet the needs of the growing Indian electronics industry.

Pillarhouse will be at Stand PE21 of the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India from the 21st to the 23rd of September 2022.

For more information about Productronica India, please visit: www.productronica-india.com

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International

12 Aug 2022
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Pillarhouse International at Grif Tools 2022

Pillarhouse International at Grif Tools 2022

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Pillarhouse International will be represented at the Grif Tools 2022 Event, via our agent ELAS, who will be presenting a short seminar on ‘Selective Soldering Challenges’ at 11:30AM local time on site at Grif Tools Kft., 99 Vecseyvolgy Street, H-3300 Eger, Hungary, each day from the 20th to the 22nd of September 2022.

For over 30 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

At Grif Tools 2022, ELAS will also be exhibiting Pillarhouse’s Jade MKII – our most successful machine selling over 1,200 units globally to date. The Jade MKII is a single point selective soldering system designed to meet the needs of the small/medium batch manufacturer who requires high levels of production flexibility, offering uncompromised selective soldering quality at a very low cost.

ELAS has been providing full sales, service and spare parts support for manufacturing equipment to the electronics industries and beyond since 1999. Their philosophy from the beginning has been to provide customers not only with knowledge and support, but with high-tech equipment. ELAS are proud to now have over 600 units of their technology in operation worldwide. With more than 30 dedicated professionals, ELAS is ready to support existing installations and welcomes all professional challenges for new projects.

Grif Tools offers exhibitors and customers a continental view of Europe’s electronics market. By showcasing engineering solutions, this helps attendees realise their highest expectations for affordable costs. With over 10 years’ experience, 10,000 manufactured tools and 150 happy customers, Grif Tools believes in zero compromise of quality solutions, assisting the market by promoting only the most credible outfits.

Pillarhouse will be represented by ELAS at 11:30AM local time at Grif Tools Kft., 99 Vecseyvolgy Street, H-3300 Eger, Hungary, each day from the 20th to the 22nd of September 2022.

For more information about Grif Tools 2022, please visit: GrifTools

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International

05 Aug 2022
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Pillarhouse International at Nepcon Vietnam 2022

Pillarhouse International at Nepcon Vietnam 2022

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Pillarhouse International will once again be exhibiting at the Nepcon Vietnam 2022 Exhibition, via our agent Transtechnology, at stand number J15 of the Hanoi International Exhibition Center, Hanoi, Vietnam from the 14th to the 16th of September 2022.

For over 30 years, Pillarhouse International has been designing and manufacturing specialist selective soldering equipment for the electronics, aerospace and PCB contract manufacturing industries, offering an extensive range of selective soldering solutions from low cost, flexible, standalone bench top entry level systems through to advanced, high speed integrated in-line production cells.

Transtechnology was founded in 1988, serving businesses now for over 30 years. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, expertise has been passed down from one generation to the next. Starting out in Singapore, Transtechnology’s expansion throughout the Southeast Asian regions has brought their influence across national boundaries. At the heart of Transtechnology is to provide SMT solutions within a comprehensive range of technologies to improve productivity across a wide variety of businesses. To be a supporting partner in recommending and implementing cost-effective measures in assembly line driven industries, and to maximise revenue, is the goal.

Nepcon Vietnam is the most influential and only electronics trade show in Vietnam – the basis for the introduction of the latest technologies to global innovators. Nepcon Vietnam 2022 focuses on the concept of ‘Electronics 4.0 Insider’. The exhibition will bring together 300 brands and companies to showcase SMT, testing technologies, equipment and supporting industries within intelligent manufacturing.

Pillarhouse will be at Stand J15 of the Hanoi International Exhibition Center, Hanoi, Vietnam from the 14th to the 16th of September 2022.

For more information about Nepcon Vietnam 2022, please visit:  NEPCON Vietnam | Event for Electronics Manufacturing

To view this event in Pillarhouse International’s calendar, please visit: Events – Pillarhouse International