DKSH is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with The Europlacer Group, a market leader in high-mix Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing solutions, in Southeast Asia. By combining global expertise with local market insights, DKSH Business Unit Technology will enhance the accessibility of Europlacer’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing solutions across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Bangkok, Thailand, February 6, 2025 – DKSH Business Unit Technology has partnered with The Europlacer Group to provide semiconductor and electronics manufacturing solutions in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Under this collaboration, DKSH will provide a comprehensive range of services, including sales and marketing, application engineering, installation, training, and after-sales service. With a structured market development approach and a highly skilled team spanning application, sales, and after-market support, DKSH is well-positioned to reach and support the target customers effectively.
Europlacer designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of highly flexible SMT pick and place machines for the global electronic industry. The SMT solutions allow maximizing productivity and reducing downtime.
“We believe that the company’s growth can be achieved through cooperation with local distributors. DKSH has experienced technical teams, systematic company management, and a strong customer network. Their services are comprehensive, from pre-sales to after-sales service support, extending to marketing and application, DKSH is a fully qualified partner to support us in expanding into new markets in Southeast Asia,” said Fanny Lee, General Manager, Europlacer Asia Pacific.
Desmond Ng, Managing Director, Business Development and Centre of Excellence, Semiconductor & Electronics at DKSH stated: “This strategic partnership with Europlacer enables us to deliver high-quality, flexible solutions to our customers. With our strong technical team and market knowledge, we are excited to expand Europlacer’s presence in Southeast Asia. This partnership will help strengthen DKSH’s product portfolio, by delivering high-quality, well-recognized solutions to the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry.”
About The Europlacer Group
The Europlacer Group is active within 3 domains as follows: Pick and Place, Printing as well as Full Line Solutions. All those activities are marketed within our single Europlacer branding approach. Europlacer have received numerous prestigious industry awards for innovation, best-in-class technologies and customer service excellence over the years. These serve to highlight the company’s commitments to continuous improvement, global infrastructure and outstanding support. Europlacer has a strong installed base across the globe, with notable expansion in North America, China, Europe, and many other emerging markets. www.europlacer.com/company-europlacer/
About DKSH
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For almost 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 29,040 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2023. DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized scientific and industrial applications. With around 1,760 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 532.6 million in 2023. www.dksh.com/tec