Juki Automation Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Guest to the position of Director of Sales, Eastern Region effective immediately.

In his new position, Chris will be responsible for a sales territory stretching from Texas in the West and South through Eastern Canada in the North and East.

Chris has served as Central Regional Sales Manager for the last three years with JAS. Bob Black commented “We are all very pleased to have Chris assume this key position with JAS. The fact that he has been our top sales manager for two of the three years he has been with us, clearly shows he is ready for this larger responsibility”

Chris Guest commented “I am honored to be appointed to this new territory. I look forward to working with the new customers and representatives on the eastern seaboard, as I continue to service and support the many existing accounts that remain in my area.”

Juki Automation Systems (JAS), is an international leader in high-speed SMT Assembly equipment, has shipped more than 28,000 machines worldwide since 1987. Juki has built its global image with a combination of top-quality and high-reliability machines with a reputation for world-class service and support that result in the lowest production costs for its customers. Juki machines have about 30 percent U.S. made content by cost. The pioneer of the modular assembly system in 1993, Juki offers flexible solutions designed for both high-volume and high mix environments. JAS, Inc. employs 45 U.S. employees, including 20 service personnel five specializing in applications sales.

Additionally, JAS, Inc. offers selective solder and stamp soldering machines backed by the largest field service group in the industry. The company recently introduced a complete line solution to include screen printers, reflow ovens and wave solder systems. For more information, visit www.jukiamericas.com.