REDMOND, WA– Prototron Circuits has appointed Ron Martin to manage sales efforts in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. Martin brings over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry to Prototron, as the company expands its sales force to a national level. Prior to joining the company, Martin worked in sales for several printed circuit board companies, including Tyco, Hallmark and Millgray.
MELVILLE, NY and FULLERTON, CA– Park Electrochemical Corporation announced that Thomas A. Pursch has been appointed president of Nelco Products, Inc., Park’s printed circuit materials unit in Fullerton, CA. Pursch has over 20 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry. Prior to joining Nelco, he was the vice president and general manager of Amphenol Printed Circuits in NH. He has also held key positions with Teradyne Inc., as well as various operational and managerial positions with several electronics manufacturing companies.
DAEGU, KOREA– ISU Petasys has been named “Supplier of the Year” by Cisco. The global award recognizes the Cisco supplier that has shown excellence throughout the supply chain and in all operational areas, including technology, quality, cost and delivery. ISU received the honor due to its “superior responsiveness and flexibility” and ability to “consistently exceeded expectations,” according to Cisco. ISU sees the award as a platform from which it will strive to be the top PCB manufacturer worldwide.
DALLAS, TX – Eagle Circuits, Inc., a One Source Group company, announced the installation of an Excellon COBRA Hybrid laser via drilling system.
Nilesh Naik, president and CEO of One Source Group said, “Excellon a highly focused company which is very “tuned in” to the needs of the smaller niche suppliers in the industry. Consequently, we found Excellon to be closely aligned with our company, with regard to values, goals and behavior.”
According to Naik, the laser via drilling systems that Eagle Circuits has installed is extremely flexible, with the ability to perform additional tasks beyond standard microvia drilling including; micro machining circuits, routing flex circuits, bar coding panels and repairing PCBs.
NORCROSS, GA– T-Tech Inc.announces its association with Prototype This, a new Discovery Channel series. Prototype This showcases a team of engineers as they use emerging technologies to build prototypes for the future. T-Tech supplied a Quick Circuit precision circuit board prototyping system, as well as tools and materials. The premier episode airs October 15, 2008. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/prototype-this/prototype-this.html
YAVNE, ISRAEL– Orbotech Ltd. has revised its third-quarter revenue estimate. The change comes in the recent wake of customers deferring previously confirmed PCB orders. The company states that its FPD inspection products have been unaffected.
With a revision of $90 to $95 million in revenue, third-quarter revenues are 10% to 15% less than previous predictions. The company also expects a moderate net loss for the quarter.
Despite the unstable, global economy, Orbotech plans to realign its infrastructure and tailor investments to support its planned growth. It remains confident in its “ability to preserve its own leadership position” in the world market.
