BALVE, GERMANY — Balver Zinn, a leading provider of high-quality anodes with various alloys as well as soft solders and special wires, announces that it has been awarded a 2008 EMAsia Innovation Award in the category of Soldering Materials for its SN100C Nihon Paste. The award was presented to the company during an April 9, 2008 ceremony that took place at The Foyer outside the Grand Ballroom ofthe Shanghai Everbright International Hotel during Nepcon China 2008.

Developed specifically for the lead-free process of mass soldering, SN100C™ operates under process conditions similar to those of conventional lead containing alloys. With SN100C™ it is possible to achieve high productivity whilst still producing reliable joints cost-effectively. SN100C™ is outperforming competitive products in Europe, with increasing numbers of leading manufacturers incorporating it into their process and Balver Zinn is soon to announce the availability of this product as a paste for SMT. Balver Zinn has held the license for Nihon Superior’s SN100C™ range of solder in Europe for five years and this year received Nihon Superior’s highest accolade ‘Gold Award’ in recognition of outstanding sales performance of this product.

Established in 2006, EM Asia Innovation Awards program strives to recognize and celebrate excellence in the Asian electronics industry, inspiring companies to achieve the highest standards and push the industry forward. For more information, please visit www.emasiamag.com/awards2008.