| June 24, 2005 |
Tapco Circuit Supply Named National Industrial Business Distributor for 3M
PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 24, 2005— Tapco Circuit Supply has signed a deal with the Industrial Business Division of 3M to be a national industrial business and stocking distributor in the U.S. The company will sell and distribute 3M’s IB products to the printed circuit board fabrication market.
“As Tapco becomes a nationwide distributor, we are very excited to announce our agreement with the 3M Industrial Business Division,” says Todd Palmer, senior vice president sales and marketing for Tapco Circuit Supply. “As a channel partner of 3M, Tapco gains access to an intranet service that will allow us to serve as a real-time distributor for our customers—expanding on our mission to provide the best possible service conveniently and reliably.”
Tapco will distribute products including adhesive items such as pressure sensitive tapes specifically created for circuit board manufacturing; clean room materials including film cleaners, foot mats and garment gear; and maintenance supplies.
About Tapco Circuit Supply. Tapco Circuit Supply is a leading national supplier of materials to the printed circuit industry. Headquartered in Chicago, the company distributes laminates, prepreg, process chemistries, imaging, lamination and drilling products throughout North America. The company (formerly known as Tapco Associates Inc.) recently acquired the circuit supply division of EIS. Tapco Circuit Supply prides itself on providing every customer with the highest level of service, convenience and reliability. For more information, visit www.tapcocircuitsupply.com.