Chris Mitchell, IPC Vice President for Global Government Relations, has released the following statement in line with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement that it will begin formal procedures to impose a fourth round of tariffs against China.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, May 15, 2019 — IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces the addition of Michael Stone as senior director of sales to its staff at IPC headquarters in Bannockburn (Chicago), Ill.

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TTM Technologies, Inc. has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2018 and was inducted into the Supplier Hall of Fame in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.  Hall of Fame status is given after a supplier attains a Partner-level rating for five consecutive years.  The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.  The Costa Mesa, California based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on April 16, 2019 in Davenport, Iowa.

Pluritec and subsidiaries (IS/powered by Occleppo and EcoSpray) are proud to announce the addition of IEC – Canada to their sales and service team. IEC comes with over 53 years of sales and service experience with the Canadian territories. Pluritec’s recent expansion of IS/Occleppo wet process equipment line combined with IEC’s extensive consumables knowledge, service and business acumen will ensure customers will be well supported.