May 18, 2008 
Mr. Schildein studied Public Management with focus on Marketing at the Potsdam University in Germany. His last responsibility was marketing manager at a Berlin-based punch parts supplier. He replaces Adrian Sch�rli who was responsible for the corporation�s marketing activities for the last eight years.
Commenting on his new position, Mr. Schildein said, �Essemtec manufacturing equipment is real high-performance gear from Switzerland that also features attractive designs. It is an honor for me to market these products. We have the clear goal of further increasing Essemtec�s leading position in the markets�.
For this demanding task, Mr. Schildein can rely upon notable industry experts. Also, Adrian Sch�rli, the company�s former marketing manager, will lend the company support as a consultant and marketing professional.
Essemtec is a worldwide leader in the manufacturer of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production equipment. Essemtec specializes in high mix production equipment for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) using Surface Mount Technology.
Essemtec is the only manufacturer to cover the entire production process, from Printers and/or Dispensers, to Pick-and-Place and Soldering equipment. Therefore, customers benefit from unparallel knowledge and the ability to select, from a single source, a complete process solution to meet their requirements.
