Apr 03, 2017 
Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc., a world-leading provider of automated assembly products and systems and part of Juki Automation Systems Corporation, today announced the appointment of Scott Cook with Methods Automation, Inc. as its newest sales partner. Located west of Baltimore, Methods Automation will represent JAS throughout DE, MD, VA and West VA.
Methods Automation offers 31 years of experience in the electronic manufacturing arena, and has established a leading sales and service position in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company’s strategy is based around representation of “A tier” supply partners, product knowledge and delivering relevant customer centric solutions.
“Everyone at Juki is very pleased to be partnered with one of the best manufacturing representatives in the SMT business,” remarked Bill Astle, JAS President. “Scott Cook is a consummate professional and well respected in his territory, and the entire industry for that matter. With Scott’s help, we are confident that we will soon be expanding our market share in his territory.”
Methods Automation provides factory floor automation and consumable supplies expertise. The company provides a full range of prototype and production equipment, consulting, deployment services and consumable supplies to the electronic assembly, semiconductor and biomedical markets.
Juki Automation Systems (JAS), is an international leader in high-speed SMT Assembly equipment, has shipped more than 30,000 machines worldwide since 1987. Juki has built its global image with a combination of top-quality and high-reliability machines with a reputation for world-class service and support that result in the lowest production costs for its customers. Juki machines have about 30 percent U.S. made content by cost. The pioneer of the modular assembly system in 1993, Juki offers flexible solutions designed for both high-volume and high mix environments. JAS, Inc. employs 45 U.S. employees, including 20 service personnel five specializing in applications sales.
Additionally, JAS, Inc. offers a full line of SMT manufacturing products as wells as selective solder and stamp soldering machines plus Advanced Technology through-hole machines. Juki supports one of the largest field service groups in the industry. For more information, visit www.jukiamericas.com.
