From the Show Floor: APEX 2026 – David Heller, CEO Heller Industries

EMSNOW learns about Heller Industries from its CEO David Heller who is the second generation to lead this dynamic evolving reflow oven supplier to SMT and semiconductor manufacturing customers around the globe. What distinguishes the company, David explains, is its philosophy to say yes to customers for these complex machines: saying yes enables them to co-create systems from a customizable platform, and develop specialized machines uniquely integrated into each customer’s manufacturing processes. Solder reflow profiling is more of an art than a science and being able to solve customer challenges means competitive advantage and new efficiencies. The conversation covers some examples of this philosophy in action; thoughts about doing business in India; and why Heller Industries is well-positioned for global success.

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