“Yamaha’s SMT assembly product portfolio enjoys a strong reputation, bringing speed, precision, efficiency, and the latest technologies to production lines worldwide,” said Imai. “Our success in Europe continues to grow, as it does everywhere, and my goal is to build on the well-established trust of our customers and distribution partners in the region.”
“We know Mr. Imai well, having worked with him as one of our key contacts in Japan for the past four years, and we are now looking forward to cooperating directly as we continue to strengthen our position here,” commented Ai Nagakubo, Branch Manager at Yamaha Robotics’ European headquarters. “We hope he enjoys his new role and look forward to achieving many successes together through our combined energy and enthusiasm.”
Mr. Imai will manage direct sales of Yamaha's surface mount equipment portfolio and support the company's distributors, who are active throughout the region. The portfolio includes screen printing machines, SMT assembly machines, and inspection systems such as SPI and AOI, as well as smart factory software tools like the dashboard, the middleware system for MES connectivity, and productivity-enhancing accessories and innovations. All of this comprises the 1 STOP SMART SOLUTION, which offers cutting-edge features and enables customers to efficiently create, optimize, and expand their electronic manufacturing capabilities.
