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CEE PCB Appoints KT Technical Solutions as North American Sales Representative
June 23, 2025 | CEE PCBEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
CEE PCB, a leading global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer known for its commitment to engineering excellence and flexible customer partnerships, is proud to announce the appointment of KT Technical Solutions as its sales representative in North America. This strategic move will allow CEE PCB to deepen relationships with OEMs and EMS companies across the U.S. and Canada, offering them greater access to the company’s high-quality, cost-effective PCB solutions.
Founded on the belief that long-term success comes from building trust, delivering results, and treating customers like partners, CEE PCB has grown to become a $450 million global supplier. Now, with the support of KT Technical Solutions—a firm that shares its values of responsiveness, expertise, and integrity—CEE is ready to scale its North American presence.
“North America is a key market for CEE,” said Tom Yang, CEO of CEE PCB. “But we knew we couldn’t just show up with product—we needed a partner who understands the local market, speaks the customer’s language, and leads with service. KT Technical Solutions is that partner. Ken Thompson and his team bring deep experience, strong relationships, and a no-nonsense approach that fits perfectly with our culture. Together, we will offer North American customers the speed, quality, and flexibility they need to compete.”
With this partnership, North American customers will benefit from:
- Seamless communication and local support
- Faster quoting and engineering feedback
- Access to one of the world’s most advanced and reliable PCB manufacturing operations
- Expert guidance from a trusted U.S.-based technical sales team
KT Technical Solutions, led by industry veteran Ken Thompson, brings decades of front-line experience in PCB fabrication, sales engineering, and customer service. The firm has a proven track record of helping OEMs and manufacturers find high-performance, scalable, and reliable PCB partners, especially for high-mix, complex, and fast-turn applications.
“CEE PCB isn’t just another offshore board shop,” said Ken Thompson, President of KT Technical Solutions. “They’re a true manufacturing powerhouse with a leadership team that gets it. They listen, they move fast, and they care about long-term relationships—not just short-term margins. Our customers are looking for real partners they can count on. CEE delivers on that promise. We’re thrilled to represent them in North America and help more companies experience what a top-tier global PCB supplier can do.”
Together, CEE PCB and KT Technical Solutions will focus on sectors including medical, industrial, communications, automotive, and aerospace where quality, traceability, and trust are non-negotiable. With a scalable infrastructure, strong financial footing, and a proven record of customer satisfaction, the partnership is poised to offer North American companies a new level of support and manufacturing excellence.
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