BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, February 11, 2020 — Three IPC volunteers who have fostered a collaborative spirit, made significant contributions to standards development, and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to global standardization efforts, were presented with Dieter Bergman Fellowship awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2020. Mike Carano, Bhanu Sood and Udo Welzel were chosen as award recipients because they embody the work ethic and spirit of the late Dieter Bergman, a pioneer and industry icon. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.

Cranston, Rhode Island, USA – Technic is pleased to announce it has completed its 75th year of operation as a leading supplier of specialty plating chemistry, surface finishing and analytical control equipment, and engineered powders, to electronics manufacturers around the globe.

PCB Connect, the Swedish PCB supplier, opened a new office in United Kingdom, located in Devizes Wiltshire. Jonas Pettersson, CEO of PCB Connect says that “it was in our plans to expand to United Kingdom, once that is a great market to reach. We are very happy to announce the new market and our next steps towards continued growth”.

Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. (6672 TT), a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs and specialist provider of thermal management and IMS solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Leigh Allinson as Technical Sales Manager to offer key technical and sales support to customers in the United Kingdom.