AURORA, CO, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AdvancedPCB is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Caldwell as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of financial leadership experience, Caldwell brings a proven track record of strategic growth, capital management, and operational excellence to the company.

Throughout his career, Caldwell has successfully led two public offerings, including a Top 20 IPO of the year as ranked by The Wall Street Journal, and has raised over $1 billion in capital. His expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial strategy positions him as a key addition to AdvancedPCB’s executive leadership team.

Caldwell holds an MBA in Finance and Business Strategy from the University of Chicago, where he completed the Ph.D. series in Theory of Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Santa Clara University as a Louis B. Mariani Scholarship recipient. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honors society, Caldwell is recognized as a leader in the financial sector.

Caldwell is no stranger to the Printed Circuit Board industry, having served as CFO for Summit Interconnect, Streamline Circuits, and Dynamic Circuits. His deep industry knowledge and financial expertise will be instrumental in strengthening AdvancedPCB’s financial position and advancing its growth strategy.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Caldwell is a respected voice in the financial community. He has appeared on PBS Nightly Business Report and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Reuters, The Financial Times of London, the San Francisco Chronicle, Crain’s Chicago Business, and Fortune. He has also shared his expertise as a speaker at numerous industry trade organizations and academic institutions, including the IBF Annual Venture Capital Conference and Santa Clara University’s Graduate School of Business, where he was inducted into the Alumni IPO Hall of Fame.

“We are excited to welcome Tom to the AdvancedPCB team,” said Greg Halvorson, CEO. “His extensive experience in financial leadership, capital strategy, and the PCB industry will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities and drive long-term growth.”

Caldwell’s appointment reflects AdvancedPCB’s commitment to operational excellence and financial strength as the company continues to innovate and serve its customers across critical industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Semiconductor and Data Centers.

About AdvancedPCB:

AdvancedPCB is a leading U.S. manufacturer of comprehensive printed circuit board solutions—offering turnkey design, fabrication, and assembly solutions across six U.S.-based factories, consistently faster than the industry standard. Our full-service solutions meet the unique demands of innovative PCB customers while providing best-in-class technical service at every touchpoint. With broad certifications supporting commercial and military work, AdvancedPCB’s capabilities include HDI/UHDI, flex & rigid-flex circuits, design services, and turnkey assembled solutions.

PEORIA, AZ ― February 2025 ― HyRel Technologies, a global provider of quick-turn semiconductor modification solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Aligned Solutions, Inc., a premier manufacturer's representative group led by industry veterans Mike Young and Jim Rittman. Aligned Solutions will represent HyRel Technologies throughout the Midwest territories, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin, bringing a strong local presence and expert support to the region.

With a shared commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, this partnership is set to strengthen HyRel Technologies' reach in key markets, further enhancing its ability to provide tailored solutions to customers across the Midwest.

Brian Watson, Founder of HyRel Technologies, is excited about the new partnership. “We are excited to partner with Aligned Solutions, Inc. Their deep industry knowledge and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction align perfectly with HyRel’s mission to deliver the best solutions to our clients. We are confident that this collaboration will drive growth and success for both our companies.”

Jim Rittmann at Aligned Solutions, added, “We look forward to representing HyRel Technologies in the Midwest. Brian and his team have built a strong reputation for innovation and quality in the electronics manufacturing space, and we are proud to bring their cutting-edge solutions to customers in our territory. This partnership reflects our shared values of excellence and service, and we look forward to achieving great results together.”

Aligned Solutions, Inc. brings decades of experience in providing representation for world-class manufacturers, focusing on personalized customer support and market expertise. The partnership is effective immediately, with plans to roll out new initiatives and engagement opportunities for customers in the region.

For more information, visit www.HyRel.tech.

About HyRel Technologies

HyRel is a worldwide provider of high quality, quick turn semiconductor modification solutions serving the military, space, automotive, energy and commercial markets to companies seeking to improve product reliability. HyRel provides robotic hot solder component tinning, component solder ball removal and replacement, component tape and reel packaging services and component bake and dry pack services to customers worldwide. HyRel is also developing proprietary micorobotic innovations to elevate the speed, reliability, and safety of standard semiconductor processes. For more information about HyRel Technologies, please visit www.hyrel.tech.

Hanau, February 4, 2025 – Heraeus Electronics is pleased to announce that as of February 1st, 2025 Toni Versluijs has been appointed President of Heraeus Electronics. He succeeds Dr. Klemens Brunner, who has joined the Heraeus Group Management Committee and taken on responsibility for the Business Platform Electronics & Semiconductor as of June 2024.

Toni Versluijs has held various Executive positions in the Semiconductor industry in the past e.g. at NXP Semiconductors and Nexperia. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Chip Integration Technology Centre in Nijmegen.

“As a seasoned executive with a track record of successfully leading international Semiconductor businesses Toni has got a deep knowledge and understanding of the semiconductor industry as a whole and the global Semiconductor supply chains. I am sure that his extensive experience will be a great asset and will help to master the challenges that the Semiconductor industry is facing and successfully capture the opportunities”, said Jan Rinnert, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors of Heraeus Group.

"I am pleased that we have found my successor for the position of President of Heraeus Electronics. I am looking forward to working with Toni to grow the business and capture the tremendous opportunities that are ahead of us in the Semiconductor industry”, Dr. Klemens Brunner, Member of the Group Management Committee, added.

Toni Versluijs holds an MSc in Physics from Radboud University and a Professional Doctorate in Supply Chain Management from Eindhoven University of Technology.

About Heraeus Electronics

Heraeus Electronics, part of the broadly diversified and family-owned global technology company Heraeus Group, is a leading manufacturer of materials for the assembly and packaging of devices in the electronics industry. The company develops material solutions for the automotive, power electronics and advanced semiconductor packaging market and offers its customers a broad product portfolio - from materials and material systems to services. To learn more about Heraeus Electronics, visit www.heraeus-electronics.com.

RENEX has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with US-based distributor Technica USA.

Under this partnership, Technica USA will distribute the REECO brand of ESD and cleanroom products in key territories, including California, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming – with nonexclusive coverage in Washington and Utah.

“We are honored to be chosen as the first distribution partner for RENEX in the United States, representing and supporting the REECO brand of ESD and cleanroom products. These products meet the highest quality standards, and their design reflects a deep understanding of the needs of end-users. The addition of the REECO brand complements our portfolio of best-in-class solutions for our customers,” says Frank Medina, President/CEO of Technica USA, in a press release.

Technica USA, has been operating since 1985, providing equipment and materials to the PCB Fab, Substrate, PCB Assembly, and MEMS markets. The company specialises in sales, installation, service, and inventory management.

“This agreement with Technica USA is an important step in strengthening the presence of the REECO brand in the United States. Technica’s professionalism, market expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction make them an ideal partner. Together, we aim to ensure that the REECO product line exceeds the expectations of industry professionals, delivering reliable solutions tailored to their needs,” says Predrag Topić, owner of RENEX.