Apr 29, 2025 
StenTech, the industry leader in SMT printing solutions, is proud to announce its strategic merger with BlueRing Stencils, bringing together two of the most technologically advanced suppliers in precision manufacturing. This partnership combines over 50 years of expertise to drive innovation, efficiency, and reliability across the industry.
With a shared commitment to quality, customer success, and continuous advancement, StenTech and BlueRing Stencils have merged to create a powerhouse in SMT stencil, pallet, tooling, and parts manufacturing. Operating across North America in all 3 countries, we ensure unmatched supply chain stability, on-time delivery, and enhanced local and global support. With greater resources and capacity, we provide faster turnaround times and a stronger, more secure supply chain that guarantees reliability and consistency.
“This merger strengthens our ability to support our customers with the most advanced solutions in the industry while continuing to drive innovation and operational excellence,” said StenTech CEO, Kevin Keene. “By combining our expertise, we are setting a new standard in precision manufacturing, reinforcing our commitment to service excellence and long-term industry leadership.”
This strategic integration ushers in a new era of innovation and capability, significantly expanding R&D and engineering expertise to drive groundbreaking advancements in stencil technology. With combined strengths, manufacturing processes are streamlined, enhancing efficiency and delivering greater value and cost savings. A localized production model minimizes cross-border tariffs, reduces supply chain risks, and improves both speed and cost stability. As the only provider of Nano coating and the sole manufacturer of electroform stencils in North America, the industry is now better positioned than ever to set new standards, offering cutting-edge solutions with unmatched precision, quality, and customer service.
“The partnership with BlueRing strengthens our ability to anticipate the challenges electronics manufacturers face—before they happen. By combining advanced technology, deep expertise, and proactive problem-solving, we ensure our customers stay ahead of the curve. Our mission is to remove obstacles before they impact production, giving manufacturers the confidence to focus on what they do best: innovating and delivering world-class products," says Brent Nolan, President and COO of StenTech.
With expanded resources, greater capacity, and a stronger global footprint, customers will see immediate benefits, including faster turnaround times, a more secure supply chain, and access to expanded R&D and engineering resources. The integration of both companies' strengths ensures a continued focus on precision, quality, and superior customer service.
“Our customers will see real benefits from this partnership,” said BlueRing CEO, Mike Scimeca. “StenTech’s extensive network and resources, combined with Blue Ring’s technical expertise and dedication to innovation, will create greater efficiency, reliability, and product advancements. This is a transformational step that positions us to better serve our customers, now and in the future.”
This marks an exciting new chapter for StenTech, BlueRing Stencils, and our customers, reinforcing StenTech’s position as the most trusted and innovative supplier in SMT printing solutions.
At StenTech, we blend excellence with creativity to provide the ideal solution for your surface mount technology needs. Our team of skilled engineers, cutting-edge machinery, and inventive manufacturing processes enable us to offer a wide array of premium products, encompassing SMT stencils, precision tooling, and metal parts tailored to the needs of major contract manufacturers in vital sectors. As the foremost provider, StenTech takes immense pride in delivering unparalleled services through our extensive network of over 20 strategically positioned facilities, catering to the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We are unwaveringly committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and have established a new industry benchmark by offering same-day shipping for our stencils.
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BlueRing Stencils was formed in 2017 from the merger of two leading SMT Stencil manufacturing companies, Metal Etching Technology (MET) and Fine Line Stencil (FLS). The merging of these companies combines the most advanced stencil technologies into one company while also increasing market reach and expanding service areas across the entire contiguous United States. BlueRing Stencils is a “full service” stencil manufacturer committed to supplying the most advanced stencil printing technologies in the circuit board assembly industry. We offer on-time delivery of high-quality laser cut stencils, paste transfer increasing nano-coatings, printing accessories and stencil design/development services
