PCB | June 21, 2012

A&J Programming purchases another BPM Microsystem programmer

Editor: Staff Editor

A&J Programming, a provider of device programming services throughout the U.S , has purchased its third BPM Microsystems 3800 automated production programmer in just under a year.

“We chose additional 3800's to increase our output and reduce our programming times,” said Jim Howell, president of A&J Programming. “This should give us the ability to produce over two million units per month.” With the addition of its latest 3800, A&J Programming now owns and operates a total of 13 BPM Microsystems 3000 series automated programming systems, including two 3500’s, two 3600’s, two 3700’s, four 3710’s and three 3800’s.

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