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Fineline Global Ltd., a global supplier of PCBs, has entered into an agreement with the Viasystems family of companies to become a key Viasystems' European Representative. The agreement is a significant milestone in the initiative launched by Fineline in 2014 to address the needs of the defense, aerospace and medical sectors.

Earlier this year Fineline established a new division that will focus on these market sectors. The division is headed by David Rotem who will lead and coordinate this effort across Fineline's subsidiaries in Europe. Rotem joined Fineline after heading procurement in Elbit Systems, a leader in Israel's defense industry and he brings to Fineline 30 years of experience and extensive understanding of the industry and its technology.

Viasystems is a leading global provider of complex multi-layer printed circuit boards. With 15 facilities in North America and China, Viasystems provides global support to advanced technology customers from quick-turnaround PCB to mid-high volume production.  

Orna Kleinman, president of Fineline Global, said, "We are confident that the cooperation with Viasystems will enable Fineline to offer our customers the best possible support for their PCB requirements. With Fineline's capabilities in terms of global presence, technological expertise and excellence in service and with Mr. Rotem's leadership, we'll be able to enhance our market support to PCB customers in Europe."

Michael O'Hagan, sales director - Europe, Viasystems, said, "We are happy to appoint Fineline as a key Viasystems' representative in Europe. After reviewing Fineline's capabilities in engineering support,  process and IT infrastructure its presence in Europe and past performance we feel that the cooperation with Fineline will enhance Viasystems' service to advance technology customers in Europe. We expect that Viasystems' global leadership in technology and quality with Fineline's leadership in the European market will create an excellent value added offering to the European market for PCB."