January 2026
North Attleboro, MA — January 2026 — DISTRON CORPORATION, a leading U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturer, has today announced a strategic partnership with Keiron Printing Technologies that positions DISTRON as the first company in North America to deploy Keiron’s industrial HF2 LIFT-based precision solder paste printer.
This investment represents a major step in DISTRON’s ongoing commitment to advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainable production within the U.S. electronics supply chain. By adopting Keiron’s LIFT technology, DISTRON is eliminating traditional constraints associated with stencil-based printing while gaining unmatched precision, flexibility, and speed across prototyping and production.
“This investment reinforces DISTRON’s position as a technology leader in the U.S. EMS market,” said Robert H. Donovan, CEO of DISTRON Corporation. “Keiron’s LIFT platform allows us to respond faster, manufacture smarter, and deliver the precision our customers increasingly expect.”
Keiron’s expansion into North America through Keiron Technologies USA provides DISTRON with direct access to global innovation while strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities. “DISTRON’s leadership and technical vision make them the ideal partner for introducing LIFT technology to the U.S. market,” said Brian Duffey, President of Keiron Technologies USA. “Their commitment to innovation sets a powerful example for the industry.”
“DISTRON’s early adoption demonstrates what is possible when manufacturers embrace fully digital production,” added Paul Rooimans, CEO of Keiron Printing Technologies. “This installation marks a defining moment for advanced electronics manufacturing in North America.”
With this deployment, DISTRON establishes a new benchmark for precision, sustainability, and agility in U.S. electronics manufacturing—reinforcing its role as a trusted partner for customers seeking next-generation assembly solutions.
For more information about DISTRON’s capabilities, visit www.DISTRON.com. For more information about Keiron’s industry revolutionizing technology, visit www.keirontechnologies.com.
Founded in 1970, DISTRON CORPORATION is a premier, family-owned electronic contract manufacturer based in New England. With over five decades of experience, DISTRON offers a full suite of services including surface mount assembly, testing, inspection, warehousing, and fulfillment. The company partners with customers across industries such as medical devices, military and defense, clean tech, lighting, industrial electronics, and robotics. Known for its quality, flexibility, and customer-centric approach, DISTRON is committed to delivering reliable solutions from prototype through production.