SMT, PCB Electronics Industry News

Etek Europe Appointed to Represent JBC Tools, Inc. in the UK

Oct 05, 2011

Mike Nelson, Etek Europe’s Managing Director (left), and Jaime Benet, President & CEO of JBC Tools.

Mike Nelson, Etek Europe’s Managing Director (left), and Jaime Benet, President & CEO of JBC Tools.

Etek Europe, a leading supplier of products and services to the European electronics industry, announces that it has been appointed as the UK distributor for JBC Tools, Inc., a leading provider of hand soldering and rework tools. Etek Europe Ltd. now purchases and stocks JBC Tools’ hand soldering and rework tools. Additionally, Etek stocks spare parts and accessories within Europe.

“This cooperation brings together two great companies - JBC Tools’ world-class soldering solutions and Etek Europe, one of Europe's largest distribution networks. Etek Europe is excited to add JBC’s range of soldering and de-soldering equipment to our Production Equipment & Consumables division,” commented Mike Nelson, Managing Director at Etek Europe Ltd.

With its own team of factory-trained experienced engineers, Etek is able to provide unrivalled service and support that focuses on quick response times, clear communication and complete customer care. Etek’s success goes hand-in-hand with that of its clients - building long-term, successful relationships is at the core of Etek’s business model.

Etek Europe Ltd. will represent JBC Tools’ complete line of tools for hand soldering and rework tools throughout the UK. For more information about Etek Europe’s products and services, contact Mike Nelson at +44 (0)1292 500 645 or on the Web at www.etek-europe.com.


Etek Europe is now firmly established as a quality provider of products and services to the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Medical and European Electronic Manufacturing industries. The six main divisions within the Etek Group are: Imaging, Cleaning, Fume Extraction, Manufacturing & Support and Consumables & Production Equipment. Etek has built its success on strong relationships with both customer and supplier which ensures they continue to deliver the latest premium solutions at a highly competitive price. With a team of factory-trained experienced engineers, Etek is able to provide unrivalled service and support that focuses on quick response times, clear communication and complete customer care.

More than 80 years experience has placed JBC at the technological forefront of tools for soldering and rework operations in electronics. Innovation, efficiency and reliability are the key features of a wide range of products that have been designed to satisfy the most demanding requirements. JBC’s global organization of local offices and a distributor network spanning five continents enables the company to provide quick and efficient service.

Nov 18, 2024 -

Etek Europe Expands Partnership with ITW EAE to Represent Despatch Products in the UK and Ireland

Mar 13, 2017 -

Etek Europe Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Mar 03, 2016 -

Etek Europe Appointed Distributor of CheckSum – In-Circuit Board Systems

Jan 19, 2016 -

Etek Europe appointed as UK and Irish distributor of PDR - Rework Systems.

Apr 14, 2015 -

Etek Europe to exhibit a range of manufacturing, inspection and cleaning equipment at National Electronics Week 2015 at booth 308

Nov 04, 2014 -

Etek Europe Continues Expanding Its Sales and Services Team

Oct 24, 2014 -

Etek Europe Is Looking to Expand Its Sales and Service Engineer Teams across the UK and Europe

Oct 23, 2014 -

Etek Europe to Hold Technology Event in Prestwick, Scotland 5th and 6th November 2014

Oct 15, 2014 -

Etek Europe Sells Nordson DAGE Diamond FP X-Ray Inspection System into NI Hungary

Sep 17, 2014 -

Etek Europe to Hold Technology Event in Timisoara, Romania 15th and 16th October 2014

42 more news from Etek Europe »

Nov 18, 2024 -

IPC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a Focus on Electronics Manufacturing Excellence

Nov 18, 2024 -

IPC Introduces First Standard for In-Mold Electronics

Nov 18, 2024 -

Disruptive Innovation and Generative AI Inventor, Kevin Surace, to Keynote IPC APEX EXPO 2025

Nov 18, 2024 -

Etek Europe Expands Partnership with ITW EAE to Represent Despatch Products in the UK and Ireland

Nov 18, 2024 -

Kurtz Ersa Honors Jean Verchere's 30 Years of Dedication as He Retires

Nov 18, 2024 -

KIC Launches Game-Changing TAS Software Platform to Address Emerging Thermal Process Challenges

Nov 18, 2024 -

Nordson Test & Inspection Receives Top Honor with Prime Step-by-Step Innovation Award for SQ3000M2 System

Nov 18, 2024 -

Scienscope's New Xspection 3120 Inspects Long PCBs

Nov 18, 2024 -

PARMI USA, INC. Appoints Juan Arango as Head of Sales and Business Development to Drive U.S. Market Growth

Nov 18, 2024 -

Naprotek Welcomes Aerospace and Defense Veteran to Board of Directors

See electronics manufacturing industry news »

Etek Europe Appointed to Represent JBC Tools, Inc. in the UK news release has been viewed 832 times

Manufacturing Software

IPC Training & Certification - Blackfox