PDR Announces Partnership with Process Automation & Tool

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PDR, founded in 1985, and a leading manufacturer of BGA rework systems and X-ray systems, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Process Automation & Tool, llc (PAT) as its manufacturers’ representative in the southeastern United States.

With over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, Process Automation is a trusted supplier of high-quality process automation and tooling solutions. As PDR’s new representative in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, Process Automation will help expand the availability of PDR's advanced rework, test and inspection systems to customers throughout the region.

"We are excited to partner with Process Automation to increase our reach in the southeastern US," said Dave White, CEO of White Industrial Corporation, parent company of PDR Americas. "Process Automation's deep knowledge of the electronics industry, along with their commitment to customer service, makes them an ideal partner for PDR. Together, we will help more customers achieve greater productivity and quality in their electronic assembly processes."

Through this partnership, Process Automation will offer PDR's full range of products, including the award-winning IR Rework Systems X-ray Systems. "PDR's innovative solutions are a perfect fit for our customers' needs," said Andy Tressler, Partner of Process Automation. "We are proud to represent a company with such a strong reputation for excellence in the electronics industry. We look forward to working with PDR to provide top-of-the-line solutions and support to our customers."

PDR's partnership with Process Automation is an important step in expanding its distribution network in the southeastern US. With Process Automation's expertise and PDR's advanced technology solutions, customers throughout the region will have greater access to high-quality electronic assembly tools and services.

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