SANTA ANA, CA -- Christopher announces that San Jose, CA-based TECHNICA USA will act as the exclusive distributor of OTC solder masks and inks to the electronics interconnect industry in the Western United States.

Christopher, one of North America's leading technology providers, is the North American partner of Onstatic Technology Corporation (OTC) as well as other materials and equipment for the printed circuit board (PCB), assembly, solar and LED industries.

OTC, based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a leading manufacturer of solder mask products in Asia. OTC provides a complete line of solder mask finishes and colors for quick-turn and prototype PCB fabricators. The company is well recognized and approved worldwide by OEMs and PCB end-users.

"TECHNICA has a proven track record with more than 20 years of customer support and service for solder mask products in the West," commented David Rund, Director of Business Development -- Materials at Christopher. "Our solder mask customers will benefit from the local support, service and delivery that TECHNICA provides in this quick-turn market."

"We are delighted to have the opportunity to establish this strategic partnership with Christopher to distribute the OTC products in the western U.S. Over the past 15 years, TECHNICA has established itself as a major supplier of solder mask products where we have had the opportunity to service and support the majority of the PCB fabricators in the western region. We have long been aware of OTC, their penetration in the world market and the quality of the products they provide throughout Asia. We are pleased to now provide these products to our longtime customers," commented Frank Medina, President of TECHNICA USA.