ST. LOUIS, MO - February 6, 2014 --- JBC Tools is a Premier Sponsor of the IPC APEX EXPO 2014 Hand Soldering Competition and IPC World Championship, which will be held in Las Vegas on March 25-27. JBC will be introducing new products at Booth 234 and visitors will personally experience the JBC exclusive technology.

The IPC Competition recognizes the best skills in hand soldering in accordance with IPC-A-610E Class 3 criteria. During the competition (March 25-26) participants will compete against each other to build a functional electronics assembly within a 30-minute time period. The winner will move on to the IPC World Championship (March 27) to face off with winners from IPC hand soldering competitions from around the world, including the United States, Asia and Europe.

The Best-of-the-Best participant will be awarded a cash prize by IPC and a CD-1BC Soldering Station by JBC. The competitions will be held at the IPC Booth (2713).

Soldering technicians are encouraged to sign up for one of a limited number of competition slots.
The entry deadline is March 1, 2014: http://www.ipcapexexpo.org/html/main/hand-soldering-competition.htm

NEW JBC PRODUCTS AT BOOTH 234

Attendees of the APEX show visiting JBC’s Booth (234) will have the opportunity to test the new stations designed with the  JBC Exclusive Heating system. The new DT Touchscreen + PS Power Supply will allow you to create a Soldering Net and work simultaneously with up to 16 tools. Also, introducing  the
CLMB-A Automated Tip Cleaner, PH-B Infrared Preheater and the new TFT screen with capacitive keyboard.

JBC offers a 30 Day, No Cost, No Obligation, Evaluation Period. Stop by the booth, the JBC staff will direct you to the best solution for your soldering or rework needs!

ABOUT JBC

Since 1929, JBC has been at the forefront in developing soldering and rework tools for electronics professionals. JBC is now a worldwide renowned brand offering a wide range of products specially designed to meet every operator and application needs. JBC has offices in Spain (Barcelona), in USA (St. Louis, MO) and in Mexico (Guadalajara) as well as a distributor network covering the 5 continents guaranteeing a quick and efficient service.

Contact:

Kathy Morrow
Tel.: +1 866 429 5753                       
E-mail: usa@jbctools.com