"We improved from silver and did especially well in environment and human rights," says Christophe Sut, CEO of Scanfil. "In today’s customer work, the significance of EcoVadis is indisputable, and many global customers rely on it to assess their suppliers' sustainability performance."

The gold rating achievement underscores Scanfil’s commitment and long-term engagement to sustainability and responsible business practices.

"We have invested a lot of resources in sustainability, and being among the top five percent of companies globally showcases the result of continuous work. Resourcing with a dedicated team with management support has made this possible, and now we are aiming for platinum," says Mats Lindblad, Global Sustainability Director.

Read more about Scanfil’s sustainability work: www.scanfil.com/sustainability

Atlanta – ECIA’s 2025 Executive Conference Committee is pleased to announce that the program for the October conference is complete. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Amped UP, the Power of Tomorrow.” The 2025 Executive Conference takes place October 19-21, 2025, at a NEW LOCATION, the Westin O’Hare Hotel.

"The 2025 ECIA Executive Conference Core Committee was inspired by the rapid advancements in technology shaping the electronics industry and selected a theme that captures the opportunities ahead,” explained Maryellen Stack, Director of Marketing Communications, Sager Electronics, and this year’s conference chair. “‘Amped Up. The Power of Tomorrow.’ is more than just a theme—it’s a call to action. It reflects the energy, transformative innovation, collaboration, and resilience driving our future. We are committed to delivering a conference that not only tackles the hard topics but also ignites—and powers—new ideas to lead our businesses forward.”

The conference committee considers survey results, feedback from previous years’ attendees, and current market conditions when selecting a theme. With supply chain disruptions, tariff uncertainty and geopolitical upheaval top of mind for strategic planners, theme selection was particularly important.

“Now that the conference program and speakers are finalized, the work of the Speaker Vetting committee really ramps up,” noted Stephanie Tierney, ECIA's Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement. ”They must work with each of the speakers to fine tune and prep the presentations to ensure that the topics are specific to our industry and the content flows together logically and doesn’t overlap or repeat. The theme sets the agenda reflecting the excitement of collaboration in our future. The 2025 Executive Conference Core Committee is working hard to deliver a top-notch experience.”

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NEWARK, CA, UNITED STATES -- Unigen Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of enterprise and industrial electronics, today announced the expansion of its leadership team to support its next stage of growth, with investments in both onshore and offshore manufacturing capabilities, including the upcoming opening of a new factory in Malaysia.

The new state-of-the-art facility near Penang, Malaysia, is designed to expand Unigen’s production capacity as the company gears up in anticipation of significant growth with new and existing customers. At the same time, Unigen continues to expand its domestic capabilities to support customers who require secure and reliable US-based manufacturing.

As part of this growth, Unigen is pleased to welcome the following additions to our top management team in our Newark, CA headquarters:

• Darshana Gadkari, Vice President of Program Management: Gadkari brings over 18 years of leadership experience across customer-facing operations, engineering programs, and global manufacturing.
• Kenny Lai, Sr. Vice President of Business Operations: Lai joins Unigen with more than 30 years of engineering, operations, and general management expertise in the EMS field, with a proven track record of revenue growth and profitability.
• Tien Nguyen, Vice President of Operations: Nguyen brings over 27 years of expertise in operations, engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration, with a focus on lean manufacturing, project management, and operational excellence.

Unigen is also excited to announce new additions to our top management team at our new offshore site in Malaysia:

• Gary Yeoh, Director of Operations: With over 30 years of experience in engineering, production, and supply chain management, Yeoh has a strong track record leading complex global operations. Notably, he assisted in setting up Unigen Hanoi twelve years ago. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the ramp-up and ongoing management of Unigen’s Malaysian day-to-day operations.
• Akmar Abdul Kader, Director of Human Resources and Business Partner: Akmar brings over 25 years of experience in Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development for various electronic manufacturing companies, and will be key in building a strong, people-first culture at the new facility.

Together, these new strategic hires will help Unigen successfully navigate the next stage of growth for the company.

"This is an important time for Unigen as we scale to meet growing demand both at our onshore and offshore facilities," said Paul W. Heng, Founder and CEO of Unigen. "By strengthening our leadership team and expanding our global footprint, we're better equipped to support our customers and simultaneously position ourselves for long-term growth.”

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a leading supplier of integrated materials and chemistries to the electronics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ravi Bhatkal to the newly created role of Vice President, Strategy, India.

In this newly established role, Dr. Bhatkal will report to the Executive Vice President of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and spearhead strategic initiatives to accelerate business growth and transformation in the Indian market, collaborating closely with global business and commercial leaders. His mandate aligns with India’s national priorities to build a robust and self-reliant electronics manufacturing ecosystem, supported by key government programs such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which aim to attract investment, boost local innovation, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Dr. Bhatkal brings over two decades of leadership across the electronics, advanced materials, and energy sectors. He most recently led commercial operations in India for the Semiconductor Assembly Solutions division and has held senior roles including Vice President, Energy Technologies, and Managing Director, India, at Element Solutions Inc,. Renowned for driving transformation and building high-performing teams, he has consistently delivered strategic growth and operational excellence.

He serves on the board of iNEMI and advises leading institutions including IIT Madras and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute. Dr. Bhatkal holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Engineering and an MBA. He is also a published author and co-inventor on multiple patents.

“Ravi’s appointment marks a pivotal step in advancing our long-term growth strategy for India,” said Julia Murray, Vice President, Global Marketing Communications. “His in-depth understanding of the Indian market, combined with a global perspective and passion for innovation, makes him the ideal leader to drive strategic progress in this critical region.”

This new role reflects MacDermid Alpha’s commitment to expanding its presence in India and delivering long-term value to customers and partners in the region. It also reinforces the company’s intent to actively contribute to India’s vision of becoming a global hub for electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM).