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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 04 February 2009

BEAVERTON and FOREST GROVE, OR – Merix Corp. has been awarded MIL-PRF-31032 certification for its Forest Grove facility. All of the company’s North American plants now have this certification.

Establishing strict performance and verification standards, MIL-PRF-31032 was awarded to recognize Merix’s quality management and production systems. “The receipt of this certification means that Merix will be able to bring our industry-leading quality and reliability to a broader set of defense and aerospace customers,” said Michael Burger, president and CEO.

Details: Written by Administrator; Category: Fab News; Published: 04 February 2009

SAN JOSE –Sanmina-SCI said in an SEC filing today that CFO David L. White has resigned. No reason for his resignation was given.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 04 February 2009

ROGERS, CT – In an effort to reduce annual expenses by $27 million, Rogers Corp. will eliminate approximately 90 jobs. The measure will affect nearly 10% of its global workforce.

The cuts will come from attrition, unfilled positions and both voluntary and involuntary severance. Rogers has also reduced production hours at some facilities and frozen salaries.

The company expects the actions will generate a one-time charge of $2.5 million in the first quarter. Its fourth-quarter report and first-quarter guidance will be released on February 18.

“During these challenging times, our three priorities are preserving cash, restructuring the company to remain profitable at a lower sales level and accelerating new product development while preparing ourselves to seize the opportunities when growth resumes. Rogers has a strong balance sheet with no debt and is well prepared for these difficult times,” said Robert D. Wachob, president and CEO.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 03 February 2009

WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND – Artetch Circuits has promoted Matthew Beadel to technical director. He joined Artetch in 2007 as product development manager.

He was instrumental is helping the company achieve AS9100 certification and coordinated its move into funded research and development.

Beadel has over 15 years of experience in advanced technology PCB manufacturing and assembly. “Matthew has worked extremely hard, and I am pleased to be able to offer him this exciting opportunity,” said Martin Morrell, managing director.

ALPHARETTA, GA – Innovative Circuits Inc. has received ISO9001:2008 certification.

Awarded by the National Quality Association Register, the certification recognizes that the company has achieved the standard and management commitment for defining quality policies and objectives, planning and training, as well as process and documentation control.

Innovative Circuits provides design and fabrication of quick turn prototypes and small volume PCBs to the military, medical, telecommunications, instrumentation, satellite, avionics, computer and aerospace industries.

ANAHEIM, CA – It was a very good year for Cartel Electronics– despite the dismal economy. The PCB manufacturer saw gross sales jump 33% while increasing its capital equipment investment and expanding its workforce.

Cartel has been in operation for over almost two decades and serves a mostly regional customer base. Bruce McMaster, Joe Gisch and John Peters acquired the company in 2008, and under their guidance, Cartel will continue to focus on growth and customer service in 2009.

“We exist for our customers, we mold ourselves around their needs,” explained John Peters. “And we want to create jobs in the U.S., we want to be part of the economic solution. Our customers see that and appreciate it.”