Marlborough, MA February 9, 2001 - EKRA America announces opening of their new West Coast Demo Center in San Jose, CA. The capabilities of the new facility include, demonstration of the complete line of EKRA SMT printers, training facilities, and meeting facilities, as well as spare parts and consumables stocking.

"The opening of this new facility is an integral part of our strategy of supporting our customers at the highest level possible. This will allow us to have a base of operations that will cover the western half of the country providing local and regional support." Says Steven Hall, General Manager of EKRA America.