Frost & Sullivan Applauds Heller for Continuing to Outpace the Competition in the SMT Reflow Soldering Equipment Market

Frost & Sullivan Applauds Heller forFrost & Sullivan Applauds Heller for Continuing to Outpace the Competition in the SMT Reflow Soldering Equipment Market PR Newswire MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, April 1, 2014 -- The company stands out for its technology and product leadership, and maintenance of close customer relationships Based on its recent analysis of the surface mount technology (SMT) reflow soldering equipment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Heller Industries with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. Unmindful of the intensifying competition, Heller continues to grow and has captured 20 percent of the SMT reflow soldering equipment market. The company benefited from the increasing penetration in the cell phone segment, which helped it achieve record financial performance in 2012 and the same level of profitability in 2013. "Heller's growth is driven by an impressive product line and its innovative growth strategies that have enabled it to fulfill its customer requirements, whether it is flux reduction, nitrogen and energy cost-savings, environment- friendly strategies, or a faster return on investment (RoI)," said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst. Handling of flux is among the top challenges for customers, as it can leave residue that drips onto the circuit board and within the oven. The company has developed a solution called "flux reactors," which contains a catalyst.