INTELICOAT TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS INSULECTRO EXPRESS AS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 August 05

MATTHEWS, N.C. – InteliCoat Technologies announced the appointment of Insulectro Express as its national distributor for InteliCoat Tecnilith® APF Artwork Protect Films for customers in Canada, the United States and Mexico. This action is part of the InteliCoat strategy to build on its leadership position in PCB materials by expanding and strengthening the level of service and support available to its customers.

Insulectro Express, which has emerged as a preferred provider of circuit products over the last 8 years, will deliver Tecnilith® APF from 18 stocking locations throughout the United States. The product is complementary with their complete range of PCB Imaging products including silver and diazo phototools, PUMA-Tak Adhesive rolls and pads, processor clean-up sheets, exposure mylars and bulbs, among many others.

According to InteliCoat Senior Territory Manager, Jeff Jarvis, “We were looking for avenues to expand APF in the North American market. The partnership with Insulectro Express is a great opportunity because APF blends well with their portfolio of successful PCB products and they share our emphasis on quality and service to the industry.” 

Insulectro Express Vice President and General Manager, Patrick Redfern added, “InteliCoat’s manufacturing expertise and technical knowledge is a perfect match with our extensive distribution capabilities and our strong commitment to service and support. We should make a great team.”

Tecnilith® APF, which is manufactured by InteliCoat in a cleanroom environment, is designed to protect PCB artwork from scratches and chemical damage, thereby improving yields and extending the life of phototools. Available in both 3.5 and 6.0 micron thicknesses, the film provides the ultimate combination of fine-line imaging resolution, visual clarity and chemical and abrasion resistance.  

Tecnilith® APF Artwork Protect Film and Duratool® Eclipse brands are manufactured and marketed globally by InteliCoat Technologies, a leader in the manufacture of coated paper, film and specialty substrates for imaging and electronic technologies. InteliCoat operates four manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe. Worldwide headquarters is in South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA. InteliCoat is an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

For more information, contact:
Jeff Jarvis, 800 468 6484 x6140
Patrick Redfern, 949 584 3245

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in house operating professionals and experience. With more than $2.5 billion of capital under management and with offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, New York, and London, affiliates of Sun Capital Partners have acquired more than 85 companies throughout the world with consolidated sales in excess of $20.0 billion. For more information about Sun Capital Partners, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.