inTEST EMS Products Signs General Bussan Co., Ltd. as Exclusive Distributor in Japan
inTEST (NYSE American: INTT) has announced that its Electronic Test division's EMS Products unit has entered into a strategic agreement with General Bussan Co., to serve as the exclusive distributor in Japan. The partnership aims to promote inTEST's electrical interface, manipulator, and docking solutions throughout Japan's semiconductor industry.
General Bussan, with its extensive experience in supplying electronic devices and components to various industries including semiconductor, science, analytics, medical, and security sectors, will help expand inTEST EMS's reach in what is currently described as an underserved market. The agreement leverages General Bussan's strong customer relationships and industry expertise to distribute inTEST's automated test equipment solutions.
inTEST (NYSE American: INTT) ha annunciato che l'unità EMS Products della sua divisione Electronic Test ha stipulato un accordo strategico con General Bussan Co., per fungere da distributore esclusivo in Giappone. L'obiettivo della partnership è promuovere le soluzioni di interfaccia elettrica, manipolatore e docking di inTEST in tutto il settore dei semiconduttori giapponese.
General Bussan, grazie alla sua vasta esperienza nella fornitura di dispositivi e componenti elettronici a vari settori, tra cui semiconduttori, scienza, analisi, medico e sicurezza, contribuirà a espandere la portata di inTEST EMS in quello che attualmente è descritto come un mercato trascurato. L'accordo sfrutta le forti relazioni con i clienti e l'esperienza del settore di General Bussan per distribuire le soluzioni di apparecchiature di test automatico di inTEST.
inTEST (NYSE American: INTT) ha anunciado que la unidad EMS Products de su división de Pruebas Electrónicas ha firmado un acuerdo estratégico con General Bussan Co., para servir como distribuidor exclusivo en Japón. La asociación tiene como objetivo promover las soluciones de interfaz eléctrica, manipulador y acoplamiento de inTEST en toda la industria de semiconductores de Japón.
General Bussan, con su amplia experiencia en el suministro de dispositivos y componentes electrónicos a diversas industrias, incluidos los sectores de semiconductores, ciencia, análisis, medicina y seguridad, ayudará a expandir el alcance de inTEST EMS en lo que actualmente se describe como un mercado desatendido. El acuerdo aprovecha las sólidas relaciones con los clientes y la experiencia en la industria de General Bussan para distribuir las soluciones de equipos de prueba automatizados de inTEST.
inTEST (NYSE American: INTT)는 자사의 전자 시험 부서 EMS 제품 유닛이 General Bussan Co.,와 전략적 계약을 체결하여 일본의 독점 유통업체로 활동하게 되었다고 발표했다. 이 파트너십은 일본 반도체 산업 전반에 걸쳐 inTEST의 전기 인터페이스, 조작기 및 도킹 솔루션을 홍보하는 것을 목표로 한다.
General Bussan은 반도체, 과학, 분석, 의료 및 보안 분야를 포함한 다양한 산업에 전자 장치 및 구성 요소를 공급한 광범위한 경험을 바탕으로 현재 소외된 시장으로 설명되는 inTEST EMS의 범위를 확장하는 데 도움을 줄 것이다. 이 계약은 General Bussan의 강력한 고객 관계와 산업 전문성을 활용해 inTEST의 자동 테스트 장비 솔루션을 배포할 예정이다.
inTEST (NYSE American: INTT) a annoncé que l'unité EMS Products de sa division Test Électronique a conclu un accord stratégique avec General Bussan Co., pour agir en tant que distributeur exclusif au Japon. Le partenariat vise à promouvoir les solutions d'interface électrique, de manipulateur et de docking d'inTEST dans l'ensemble de l'industrie des semi-conducteurs au Japon.
General Bussan, avec sa vaste expérience dans la fourniture de dispositifs électroniques et de composants à divers secteurs, y compris les semi-conducteurs, la science, l'analyse, la médecine et la sécurité, aidera à élargir la portée d'inTEST EMS sur un marché actuellement décrit comme sous-servi. L'accord tire parti des relations solides de General Bussan avec les clients et de son expertise sectorielle pour distribuer les solutions d'équipements de test automatisés d'inTEST.
inTEST (NYSE American: INTT) hat bekannt gegeben, dass die EMS Products-Einheit seiner Elektronik-Testabteilung eine strategische Vereinbarung mit General Bussan Co., getroffen hat, um als exklusiver Distributor in Japan zu fungieren. Das Ziel der Partnerschaft besteht darin, die elektrischen Schnittstellen-, Manipulator- und Docking-Lösungen von inTEST in der japanischen Halbleiterindustrie zu fördern.
General Bussan, das über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Belieferung von Elektronikgeräten und -komponenten für verschiedene Branchen, einschließlich Halbleiter, Wissenschaft, Analytik, Medizin und Sicherheitssektoren verfügt, wird dazu beitragen, die Reichweite von inTEST EMS in einem derzeit als unterversorgten Markt beschriebenen Bereich auszubauen. Die Vereinbarung nutzt die starken Kundenbeziehungen und das Branchenwissen von General Bussan, um die automatisierten Testausrüstungslösungen von inTEST zu vertreiben.
- Secured exclusive distribution agreement in Japan, expanding market reach
- Strategic entry into underserved Japanese semiconductor market
- Partnership with established distributor having strong customer relationships
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The strategic distribution agreement with General Bussan marks an important expansion into the Japanese semiconductor market for inTEST EMS Products. Japan represents approximately 15% of the global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market, making this an opportunistic move to capture market share in a historically underserved region.
The partnership leverages General Bussan's established presence and deep relationships within Japan's semiconductor industry, potentially accelerating inTEST's market penetration. However, the immediate financial impact may be , as new distribution channels typically require 12-18 months to generate meaningful revenue streams.
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Mark Bradford, inTEST, (center) and representatives from General Bussan at Semicon Japan (Photo: Business Wire)
Under the agreement, General Bussan will serve as the exclusive distributor in
“General Bussan has a long history of building and nurturing strong customer relationships, providing a strong channel through which to deliver our innovative, high-quality products to the semiconductor market in Japan,” said Mark Bradford, inTEST EMS Vice President of Sales. “Their expertise in the industry, combined with the breadth of their customer base, will measurably expand the reach of inTEST EMS as they introduce our automated test equipment to a currently underserved market.”
“For decades, we have been supplying electronic devices and components to a variety of industries, including semiconductor, as well as science, analytics, medical, and security. We are very pleased to be able to introduce to our customers in
Mr. Bradford concluded, “We are confident that our partnership with General Bussan will provide customers with exceptional quality, best-in-class solutions and unparalleled service.”
About General Bussan
General Bussan, established in 1968 and headquartered in
About inTEST Electronic Test and inTEST EMS Products
Founded in 1981, inTEST Electronic Test, through inTEST EMS Products, designs, manufactures, and markets which include test head manipulators, docking and electrical interface products that are used by semiconductor manufacturers to test integrated circuits and wafers. For more information visit www.intest-ems.com.
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Sales Contact:
inTEST EMS Products
Mark Bradford
Vice President of Sales
Tel: (856) 505-8834
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