1973101-200 peopleDistributor/Wholesaler/Service Company/Trading Company
Established brand
Product customization
Experienced exporter
Large export volume
Shipments
3439
Key customer
PRODUCTS AUTOMATION CORPORATION DE LATINOAMERICA
Key market
🇲🇽 Mexico
Description
Production Automation Corporation (PAC) is a specialized full-service distributor and manufacturer's representative headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Founded in 1973, the company has established itself as a critical supply chain partner for the electronics assembly, medical device manufacturing, aerospace, life sciences, and semiconductor industries. PAC operates multiple regional warehouses in Minnesota, California, and Texas, serving a diverse international market including Mexico and the Caribbean.
The company maintains an extensive portfolio of over 40,000 products from leading industrial brands such as 3M, Weller, Desco, and Metcal. Core product categories include cleanroom construction and supplies, ESD/static control solutions, soldering and SMT assembly equipment, and specialized industrial furniture like heavy-duty workbenches, ergonomic seating, and wire shelving. Beyond distribution, PAC offers technical expertise in cleanroom monitoring, ESD assessments, and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) services to optimize customer profitability and compliance.
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, Production Automation Corporation is committed to high-quality management standards. Their capabilities extend to custom manufacturing for specialized cleanrooms and technical products tailored to specific industrial requirements. With a workforce of over 100 employees, PAC serves a prestigious client base that includes major corporations such as Boston Scientific and Dell, providing comprehensive support for manufacturing, facility maintenance, and laboratory environments.
Air-Vac Tools
Universal Instruments
Production Solutions
Speedprint
Stat-Pro-Cabinets
Photonic Cleaning Technologies, LLC
🇺🇸 United States
20045-10 peopleManufacturer
Established brand
Own brand
Patented technology
High-tech enterprise
Key customer
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Key market
Asia
Description
Photonic Cleaning Technologies, LLC is a specialized manufacturer of advanced nanotechnology cleaning solutions based in Platteville, Wisconsin. Founded in 2004, the company is the worldwide sole source for First Contact™ Polymers, a proprietary designer polymer system used to achieve atomically clean surfaces. This innovative technology involves applying a liquid polymer to precision surfaces, allowing it to dry, and then peeling it off to remove contaminants down to the molecular level without leaving any residue. The process also serves as a protective coating against scratches and recontamination during shipping and storage.
The company's product portfolio includes specialized formulas for gold-coated optics, water-resistant applications, ESD-safe requirements, and plastics, as well as all-inclusive kits and cleanroom consumables. These solutions are validated by independent XPS/ESCA and LIDT testing, ensuring they are safe for high-power laser optics and delicate optical coatings. By providing 'cleanroom clean' results without the need for a cleanroom environment, the company offers an economical and non-toxic alternative to traditional solvent-based cleaning methods.
Photonic Cleaning Technologies operates a 5,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and serves a global market spanning over 84 countries. Its technology is trusted by elite research institutions and aerospace organizations, including NASA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Air Force. The company's products are critical for high-stakes applications such as the LIGO laser gravity interferometer, THAAD ballistic missile defense systems, and large-scale astronomical observatories.