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SHARON, MA – PCB Connect opened a North American headquarters here, the PCB supplier’s 16th global location.

Read more: PCB Connect Opens American HQ

SOUTHINGTON, CT – Uyemura has promoted Patrick Valentine, Ph.D., to director of technology, effective immediately.

Read more: Uyemura Promotes Valentine to Tech Director

TOKYO – Hitachi Chemical will cease manufacturing of several laminate products by the end of 2022, even as the company prepares for acquisition by an entity backed by Showa Denko K.K.

Read more: Hitachi Chemical to End Most Laminate Manufacturing

WASHINGTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next 20 chemicals to undergo risk evaluation under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Read more: EPA Finalizes List of Next 20 Chemicals to Undergo Risk Evaluation under TSCA

BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC today signaled its approval of the US House’s vote to ratify the new trade agreement among the US, Mexico and Canada. In a press release from its chief executive, the trade group advocated for the Senate to do the same.

Read more: IPC Applauds US House Passing USMCA

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The US House and Senate are poised this week to approve a defense spending bill that includes $5 million for research and development on the issues surrounding Pb-free electronics in mission-critical applications.

Read more: US Congress to Approve Funds for R&D on Pb-Free Electronics