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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 13 March 2009

CRANSTON, RI -- Technic Inc. has appointed Dave Eyler to lead the company's OEM technical support function.

Eyler has over 30 years of operations and technical support experience in the printed circuit and electronics industries. He has worked with some of the most advanced product manufacturers in the world. Eyler brings a high level of expertise and a deep understanding of technical requirements and specifications to the position.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 12 March 2009

MILPITAS, CA – Flex Interconnect Technologies (FIT) has named Raj Badoni director of sales and marketing. He brings over 13 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, specializing in technology development, manufacturing, yield management and capital equipment applications and marketing.

Prior to joining FIT, he worked most recently for KLA-Tencor, where he worked in a global product-marketing role.

“Raj’s extensive background in the semiconductor industry, and blend of technical and business management experience will be instrumental in strengthening our existing customer relationships and developing new ones,” said Chetan Shah, co-founder and president.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 12 March 2009

CHANDLER, AZ – Ventec Electronics has agreed to a consent order by the US International Trade Commission and will stop importing products covered by Isola Group patents.

In October, Isola filed a complaint against Ventec, alleging importation, sale for importation and sale after importation of certain prepregs, laminates and finished circuit boards covered by several of its patents.

Ventec has agreed not to import, sell for or sell after importation. The company has also agreed not to participate or encourage the importation of prepregs, laminates and finished circuit boards that fall under the claims.

“We are pleased that we have been able to achieve the desired outcome,” said Ray Sharpe, CEO of Isola. “We believe this settlement is in the best interest of all parties, including the PCB industry.”

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 11 March 2009

ENDICOTT, NY – Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. (EI) honored 43 employees at its 6^th annual Patent Award Dinner, held February 20.

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CARSON CITY, NV -- Taiyo America announces the appointment of Atlan Dyess Inc. of Fort Worth, TX as their distributor in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Taiyo’s long-time distributor, Interconnect Sourcing, has merged with Atlan Dyess.

“The appointment of Atlan Dyess, who has many years of experience with a broad product line of complementary products and equipment supporting the printed circuit fabrication business, gives our customers better access to broader product support,” says David Vaughan, Marketing Manager for Taiyo America.

Atlan Dyess is based in Fort Worth, TX.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL and NEW BEDFORD, MA – Marlo Electronics Inc. and Epec LLC. have partnered to provide a larger range of products and services.

Marlo has been serving the printed circuit industry for over 40 years. Recently, the company had been looking for a partner to consolidate with, due to the globalization and the economics of the industry, according to Mark Goodard, president.

Epec, in business for over 50 years, produces time sensitive multilayers, quick turn prototypes and large production orders. Over the years, the company has expanded with several manufacturing plants in the US and Asia.

The partnership will provide advanced product diversification to an extensive range of customers. Both companies will share orders and technical assistance.