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PVA Director of Global Applications Engineering to Host SMTA Carolinas Chapter Webinar

May 10, 2021 | PVA is pleased to announce that Jon Urquhart, Director of Global Applications Engineering, will host the upcoming SMTA Carolinas Chapter Webinar. The free webinar entitled, "Modern Conformal Coating Equipment, Techniques & Process Issues" will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 12 p.m. EST.

SMTA Carolinas Chapter Hosting a Webinar on the Evolution of Conformal Coating Equipment, Techniques, and Issues

May 10, 2021 | The SMTA Carolinas Chapter is hosting a ZOOM webinar on May 18, 2021 at 12:00 EST to share insights about the conformal coating evolution.

PVA Launches New Website for Its World-Class Dispensing, Coating, and Custom Automation

Apr 19, 2021 | PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, today announced a complete website redesign. Located at www.pva.net, the website has a newly updated search and product filter, making it easier to find relevant products quickly.

PVA Expands Service Footprint in Mexico

Mar 02, 2021 | PVA is pleased to announce that it has expanded its service footprint in Mexico to include direct support in Monterrey, Chihuahua, Queretaro, and three field service engineers in Guadalajara.

PVA to Showcase Extended Spray Valve during APEX Virtual EXPO

Feb 12, 2021 | PVA will showcase the FCS300-ES Ultra Fine Extended Spray Valve during the 2021 IPC APEX Virtual EXPO, scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2021 online at www.ipcapexexpo.org. The valve will be featured on PVA's Delta 6 and Delta 8 selective coating platforms.

PVA Appoints Business Development Manager, 2K Meter Mix

Feb 03, 2021 | PVA today announced the appointment of Dale Hall to Business Development Manager, 2K Meter Mix. Utilizing his 30 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing and robotic industry, Hall will establish strategic partners and expand new channels for PVA.

PVA Welcomes Business Development Manager, Industrial Products

Feb 03, 2021 | PVA is pleased to welcome its new Business Development Manager, Industrial Products – Marco Reyes. Responsible for the acquisition and training of a direct sales team, Reyes brings extensive experience selling to OEMs, end-users and distributors in the US and Latin America.

PVA Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Oct 29, 2020 | PVA is proud to announce that the company received certification to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 standard. PVA's quality management system (QMS) governs processes for product design, development and manufacture.

PVA Receives EM Best of Industry Award

Oct 16, 2020 | PVA received a 2020 EM Best of Industry Award in the category of Best Dispensing Equipment for its PREVENT™ Emergency Resuscitator. The award was announced during a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2020.

PVA Awarded for New Emergency Ventilator Developed for COVID-19 Patients

Oct 03, 2020 | PVA received a 2020 GLOBAL Technology Award in the category of Best Product – North America for its PREVENT™ Emergency Resuscitator. The award was announced during a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020.

PVA offers system for virtually any selective coating or automated dispensing application

Jun 07, 2020 | PVA is pleased to announce that its PVA350 Benchtop Coating/Dispensing System is suitable for virtually any benchtop or laboratory selective coating or automated dispensing application.

PREVENT Receives FDA Approval Allowing a Safer, Affordable Emergency Ventilator Available Now

Apr 23, 2020 | The FDA has approved the production and use of PREVENT, PVA's ventilator designed and manufactured in its Cohoes, New York headquarters to address ventilator shortages in the United States and globally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PREVENT Receives FDA Approval Allowing a Safer, Affordable Emergency Ventilator Available Now

Apr 23, 2020 | The FDA has approved the production and use of PREVENT, PVA's ventilator designed and manufactured in its Cohoes, New York headquarters to address ventilator shortages in the United States and globally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PVA Manufactures COVID-19 Emergency Ventilator

Mar 25, 2020 | PVA has rapidly manufactured an emergency ventilator to help combat supply shortages during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. PVA has more than 25 years of automation experience working with electronic components and currently is supplying solutions being utilized to manufacture COVID-19 test kits, portable respirators, and mechanical ventilators.

PVA continues to provide critical solutions to medical manufacturers in the fight against COVID-19

Mar 22, 2020 | PVA has created a low-cost mixing dispensing system to help manufacturers in producing more hand sanitizer.

PVA continues to develop high-quality robotics and innovative application techniques

Mar 08, 2020 | PVA will demonstrate its latest products – Sigma and MR1 at booth 1004 at the Adhesive & Bonding Expo. The expo is scheduled to take place March 24-26, 2020 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.

PVA Launches ThreeNew Products at IPC APEX Expo

Feb 01, 2020 | PVA will be launching three new products Sigma, ES Ultra Fine and MR1 at booth 1201 at the IPC APEX Expo 2020. The expo is scheduled to take place February 4 – 6, 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Dispensing, Coating and Custom Automation Equipment from PVA at productronica

Oct 17, 2019 | PVA today announced that it will be running live dispensing demos in Hall A2, Booth #253 at productronica, scheduled to take place Nov. 12-15, 2019 at the Neue Messe München in Munich, Germany. Demos will be available for the following equipment: Delta 8 with MR2, Delta 8 featuring a PCS150 & PC150 fed by a VPK-2K for 2K coating, Delta 8 equipped with a FCS300-ES, SJ100 & FC100-CF for film coating, and Delta 6 configured for PCB assembly (surface mount adhesive, underfill, encapsulation, etc.).

PVA Acquires Medical Device Company Specializing in 3D Printing Technology

Oct 10, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce that it has acquired additive manufacturing startup Create Orthotics & Prosthetics. Under terms of the agreement, PVA now owns all Create O&P software and intellectual property. All Create O&P employees have been absorbed into PVA’s current operations.

PVA Wins 2019 EM Best of Industry Award for Best Dispensing Equipment

Oct 03, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce that it received the 2019 EM Best of Industry Award in the category of Best Dispensing Equipment. The award was presented to the company during productronica India 2019 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

PVA to Show Conformal Coating Equipment for Multiple Applications at The Assembly Show

Oct 01, 2019 | PVA today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #400 at The Assembly Show, scheduled to take place October 22-24, 2019 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The company will showcase the following equipment: Delta 8 with an MR2 and PV202K, Delta 8 with FCS300-ES, SJ100 and FC100-CF for film coating, as well as a 3D printer.

PVA to Show Conformal Coating Equipment for Multiple Applications at The Assembly Show

Oct 01, 2019 | PVA today announced that it will exhibit in Booth #400 at The Assembly Show, scheduled to take place October 22-24, 2019 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The company will showcase the following equipment: Delta 8 with an MR2 and PV202K, Delta 8 with FCS300-ES, SJ100 and FC100-CF for film coating, as well as a 3D printer.

PVA to Show Delta 8 Selective Coating/Dispensing System at SMTA Guadalajara

Sep 23, 2019 | PVA today announced that it will exhibit in booth 423 at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Oct. 23-24, 2019 at the Expo Guadalajara. The company will showcase the Delta 8 2K conformal coating machine. Ideal for selective coating, potting, bead, and meter-mix dispensing applications, the Delta 8 is conceptualized for maximum flexibility and can also be configured for custom assembly applications.

PVA’s Scott Xu and Frank Cheng Present at SMTA South China Technical Conference

Aug 27, 2019 | PVA announced that its sales managers in China will present during the SMTA South China Technical Conference, scheduled to take place Aug 28-30, 2019 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

PVA to Show Delta 8 with 4th axis for conformal coating at productronica India

Aug 27, 2019 | PVA announced that its distributor Maxim SMT will exhibit in Stand PE01 at productronica India. The company will showcase the Delta 8 four-axis conformal coating machine with a FCS300-ES and FC100.

PVA to Show Delta 8 Selective Coating/Dispensing System at NEPCON Asia

Aug 08, 2019 | PVA today announced that its distributor Kasion Automation Ltd. will exhibit in Stand # 1J45 at NEPCON Asia, scheduled to take place August 28-30, 2019 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The company will showcase the Delta 8 selective coating/dispensing system and MR2 Metered Rod Dispenser.

PVA Receives Patent for New Blow-Off Mechanism

Jul 17, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce that it has been granted a new patent. Patent No. US 10,328,448 B2 pertains to the method of cleaning adhesive residue off of a dispensing nozzle using an integrated blow off mechanism. The mechanism uses compressed air to virtually wipe the nozzle clean vs. having to immerse in solvent or use a physical wiper or other mechanism that must contact and clean the nozzle.

Non-contact Jet Valve from PVA at SMTA Ohio Expo

Jul 16, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at the SMTA Ohio Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Cleveland Strongsville. Company representatives will highlight the SJ100 non-contact jet valve for selectively applying conformal coatings onto substrates with close keep-out tolerances.

PVA Publishes “Meter-Mix Dispensing Basics” White Paper

Jun 16, 2019 | PVA recently published a white paper entitled, “Meter-Mix Dispensing Basics.” The paper, written by Jon Urquhart, PVA’s Director – Applications Engineering, explains that most often in electronics and industrial dispensing, meter-mix dispensing is based upon processing a two-part adhesive that is supplied as a base component plus a hardener component that, when mixed in the proper volume and ratio, cause a chemical chain reaction that initiates the curing process of the mixture.

PVA to discuss optical bonding capabilities at Display Week 2019

Apr 16, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at Display Week 2019, scheduled to take place May 14-16, 2019 at the San Jose Convention Center in CA. PVA’s expert in optical bonding, Alex Giordano, will discuss the company’s optical bonding capabilities.

PVA Hosts Successful Technical Rep Training

Apr 15, 2019 | PVA, a global expert in dispensing, coating and custom automation, held a highly successful training event for its manufacturers’ representatives on March 19-21, 2019 at its Helmond, Netherlands office. The technical training was held to ensure that all PVA representatives were up-to-date on the company’s latest offerings, and several topics were covered.

PVA to Show Robotic Coating/Dispensing Systems at SMTconnect

Apr 15, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at SMTconnect, scheduled to take place May 7-9, 2019 at the NurnbergMesse GmbH in Nuremberg, Germany. Company representatives will showcase the Delta 8 selective coating/dispensing system and Delta 6 robotic conformal coating/dispensing system in Hall 4, Stand 460.

PVA Appoints Smd-Tec in Benelux

Apr 15, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce the appointment of Smd-Tec in the Benelux region. Both companies have a long history and experience in working with strong technically focused customers and applications.

Pieter van der Vorst, PVA Europe BV General Manager and Tom Van Tongelen, Smd-Tec CEO.

PVA to Exhibit Conformal Coating Systems at the ElectronTechExpo

Mar 31, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at the ElectronTechExpo, scheduled to take place April 15-17, 2019 in Moscow, Russia. The company will showcase the Delta 6 conformal coating/dispensing system known for the ability to dispense the Belhim material UR231 as well as the ST100S and CAM200 manual conformal coating systems in Pavilion 3, Hall 13, Stand B535.

PVA Highlights Jet Coating and Meter-Mix Dispensing System at SMTA Atlanta

Mar 31, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at the exhibit at the SMTA Atlanta Expo, scheduled to take place Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Atlanta Technology Park in Peachtree Corners, GA. Company representatives will discuss PVA’s Jet Coating and Meter-Mix Dispensing System.

PVA’s MX4000 Gear Pump Meter-Mix Dispensing System.

PVA Adds New Representation in Southern California

Mar 31, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce the appointment of West-Tech Materials as its manufacturers’ representative in Southern California. West-Tech Materials represents companies supplying equipment and consumable supplies to the medical products and electronic materials industries. Tom Seratti, Vice President of the Electronic Assembly division, and his team will provide sales and support for PVA’s customers in the Southern California and the greater Las Vegas area.

Kasion Automation to Show PVA’s Delta 8 Selective Coating/Dispensing System at NEPCON China

Mar 25, 2019 | PVA will exhibit in Stand #1E48 at NEPCON China, scheduled to take place April 24-26, 2019 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Kasion will showcase the Delta 8 selective coating/dispensing system.

PVA to Highlight MR2 Metered Rod Dispenser at SMTA Empire Expo

Mar 21, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at the SMTA Empire Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Syracuse in Liverpool, NY. Company representatives will highlight the MR2 versatile servo-controlled rod dispenser for processing single or dual component chemistries requiring a high level of dosing accuracy.

Amtest to Demo PVA’s Delta 6 with 4th Axis for Conformal Coating at ELECTROSUB

Mar 13, 2019 | PVA today announced that will exhibit with its distributor, Amtest-Associates Kft., at the 2019 ELECTROSUB Conference & Fair, scheduled to take place April 3-5, 2019 at the BOK-Syma Sport and Event Center in Budapest, Hungary. The Delta 6 with the patented 4th axis configured for conformal coating will be shown in Stand A4.

Amtest to Demo PVA’s Delta 6 with 4th Axis for Conformal Coating at ELECTROSUB

Mar 13, 2019 | PVA today announced that will exhibit with its distributor, Amtest-Associates Kft., at the 2019 ELECTROSUB Conference & Fair, scheduled to take place April 3-5, 2019 at the BOK-Syma Sport and Event Center in Budapest, Hungary. The Delta 6 with the patented 4th axis configured for conformal coating will be shown in Stand A4.

New Metered Rod Dispenser from PVA on Display at the SMTA Intermountain Expo

Mar 10, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Intermountain (Boise) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Boise State University in Idaho.

PVA to Display Total Coating/Dispensing Solution at productronica China

Mar 05, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at productronica China, scheduled to take place March 20-22, 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Company representatives will show the Delta 8 with SJ100, FCS300ES and FC100-CF valves. Additionally, a Queue series transfer conveyor and a Spectra curing, handling and inspection oven will be shown as a total coating/dispensing solution in the JIT Booth #1228.

PVA to Display Total Coating/Dispensing Solution at productronica China

Mar 05, 2019 | PVA will exhibit at productronica China, scheduled to take place March 20-22, 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Company representatives will show the Delta 8 with SJ100, FCS300ES and FC100-CF valves. Additionally, a Queue series transfer conveyor and a Spectra curing, handling and inspection oven will be shown as a total coating/dispensing solution in the JIT Booth #1228.

PVA Announces 2018 Sales Representative of the Year Awards

Mar 03, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Sales Representative and Sales Team of the Year Awards:

Chris Donham, PVA, presenting the rep of the year award to Bob Howe, BRL Marketing (other reps were not in attendance).

PVA’s Frank Hart to Present at SMTA Carolinas Infosession on Conformal Coating

Feb 26, 2019 | PVA, a global expert in dispensing, coating and custom automation, today announced that Frank Hart, Global Sales and Marketing Manager, will present during the SMTA Carolinas Infosession on Conformal Coating, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at GMI in Mooresville, NC. The purpose of the event is to explore conformal coating technologies including plasma etch, jetting, and two-part auto mixing. Hart will deliver a presentation on the evolution of the conformal coating process.

PVA to Conduct Technical Rep Training

Feb 23, 2019 | PVA today announced that it will hold a training event for its manufacturers’ representatives March 19-21, 2019 at its Helmond, Netherlands office. The technical rep training will be held to ensure that all PVA representatives are up-to-date on the company’s latest offerings, and will cover several topics:

PVA to Discuss New Metered Rod Dispenser at the SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo

Feb 09, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the West Club at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO.

PVA Receives Award for New MR2 Metered Rod Dispenser at APEX

Jan 30, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce that it received a 2019 NPI Award in the category of Dispensing Equipment for its new MR2 Metered Rod Dispenser. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.

PVA Receives Award for New MR2 Metered Rod Dispenser at APEX

Jan 30, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce that it received a 2019 NPI Award in the category of Dispensing Equipment for its new MR2 Metered Rod Dispenser. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.

PVA Receives Patent for Optical Bonding Software

Jan 11, 2019 | PVA is pleased to announce that it received a patent for its optical bonding software. The new software greatly simplifies the bonding process by providing a system that alleviates the guess-work of creating perfect bond sequences from scratch, resulting in less waste and faster time to production.

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