CHANHASSEN, MN - The Bergquist Company is pleased to announce a strategic partnership between Higgstec Inc., Taiwan and the Bergquist Company’s Touch Screen Division. At the core, there is a market trend towards diversification and increased demand for customization in value-added offerings. This alignment will blend capabilities in a way that provides a huge benefit to the customer base by fast tracking the resources of both companies. This creates a global organization that will allow customers looking for 5-wire, surface capacitive and projected capacitive access to an even broader portfolio of touch screen options.

“I’m please to announce the formal partnership between our two companies. We have been working closely together developing technology and business strategies for over two years.” stated Jim Nations, General Manager of the User Interface Devices Group.

The alliance with Higgstec Inc., a premier developer of innovative touch technology, has been instrumental in enhancing product quality and capabilities. The Bergquist Company continues to scale up as a major solutions provider for the military, medical, industrial and consumer markets. Bergquist manufactures a full line of custom and standard 4, 5, and 8-wire resistive, surface capacitive and projected capacitive touch screens known for great optics, accuracy and robust performance. The partnership will extend existing value-added features like anti-reflective and polarized optical enhancements, vandal proofing, automotive and military grade products and a line of glass-film-glass products.The Bergquist-Higgstec collaboration will continue to open doors for customers looking for exceptional screens, better value and an optimal delivery stage.

Headquartered in Chanhassen, MN, The Bergquist Company is comprised of three divisions. Along with touch screens, the User Interface Devices Group offers the world’s most reliable membrane switches.These membrane switches are capable of withstanding temperature extremes, moisture, chemicals and air pressure differences thanks to a proprietary Bergquist HeatSeal™ bonding technique. In addition, the Thermal Division is the world’s leader in the design and manufacture of high performance thermal management materials used to dissipate heat in electronic components.

Higgstec Inc., based in Taiwan positions itself as a superior quality touch technology provider with a sharp R&D focus and a deep commitment to satisfying a diverse market base.

For more information on the Bergquist Company and its products visit www.bergquistcompany.com