| September 16, 2005 |
First EIE Expands Distribution Coverage with TCS
Chicago, IL, September 16, 2005— Tapco Circuit Supply (TCS) announced an expanded representative agreement with First EIE today. The agreement expands TCS’ coverage area for First EIE, a premier manufacturer of Raster Photo Plotters and Ink Jet Legend Printers. First EIE is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
“First EIE is a global leader in Photo Plotting equipment and has been for many years. TCS is proud to represent them on a national basis,” says Todd Palmer, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at Tapco Circuit Supply. “We are excited to expand of our coverage area from the Midwest to the entire US market.”
High resolution capabilities and very low costs have helped First EIE become a world leader in Photo Plotting.
“First EIE has experienced exceptional success in North America the last 5 to 6 years in spite of challenging Market conditions. The high reliability and accuracy of the RP Series Photo Plotters, as well as the performance of the CP400 series Ink jet Legend Printer have been appreciated by every customer using them. First EIE is committed to the US market,” says Jean-Paul BIRRAUX, Sales and Marketing Manager for First EIE. “Our collaboration with TCS is further proof or our commitment. We feel TCS possesses a Sales staff that is knowledgeable and focused on technical service. All of these factors make the collaboration between First EIE and TCS a winning combination for US PCB fabricators”
About First EIE. Based in Switzerland, First EIE manufactures high-tech circuit board equipment for partners in the US and globally. In addition, First EIE has a Service Center in So CA stocking critical spare parts. For more information, visit www.firsteie.com
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.