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Juki Automation Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Astle to the position of General Manager effective immediately.

Jan 06, 2016

Bill Astle General Manager.

Bill Astle General Manager.

Juki Automation Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Astle to the position of General Manager effective immediately.

As GM, Bill will assist President & CEO Bob Black and Executive VP & CFO Dave Frac in the day to day management of JAS. He also will be involved in strategic projects that will ensure the growth of the company in coming years.

Bill has served as Eastern Regional Sales Manager for the last three years with JAS. Bob Black commented, “We are all very pleased to have Bill assume the position of GM. His career experience has prepared him well to join our management team. We look forward to his contributions in the years ahead.”


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.

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