Hentec Industries/RPS Automation announces that Derrick Hills has been promoted to Field Service Technician as part of continued expansion of the Hentec/RPS field service group to accommodate continued growth.  With his previous experience with soldering technology, and his continued knowledge of the electronics assembly industry, Derrick is a welcomed addition to our expanding selective soldering and lead tinning business.  Derrick will be able to service and support our growing customer base throughout North America along with assisting our worldwide Hentec/RPS customers.

As part of this overall business expansion, Russell Eirls has been promoted from Assembly Technician to Electrical Technician II to add to the production capacity of Hentec/RPS Vector and Valence selective soldering systems, Odyssey component lead tinning machines, and Photon and Pulsar solderability test equipment.

“We are confident that Derrick and Russell will assist our customers with the same excellent level of service our customers have come to expect from Hentec/RPS”, said Reid Henry, President of Hentec Industries/RPS Automation. 

About Hentec Industries
Hentec Industries/RPS Automation is a manufacturer of automated selective soldering, component lead tinning, and solderability test equipment for electronics and electronic component manufacturing, assembly, and distribution.  Hentec/RPS has been advancing automated soldering and lead finishing technology for defense, aerospace, automotive, contract manufacturers and micro-electronics component manufacturers since the early 90’s. All Hentec/RPS products are designed and manufactured in Newman Lake, Washington.

For more information, please visit us at rpsautomation.com.