Cookson Electronics (Londonderry, NH) recently celebrated the expansion of its Polyclad Laminates electronics material manufacturing facility in Elk Grove, CA. More than 75 guests, including customers, state and local officials, media and company employees attended the event. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by tours of the new manufacturing area and a buffet luncheon.

The expansion of Polyclad's Elk Grove laminate and prepreg manufacturing area represents an over $20,000,000 investment initiative by Cookson Electronics in the state of California. The operation will be a major resource to the Americas and Pacific Rim-based printed wiring board fabrication industry, providing material supply, service and support. Products manufactured at the site will include Polyclad low and high Tg FR-4 products, including the recently introduced FR-370HR lead-free assembly-compatible CAF resistant materials.

The plant's design includes vacuum presses, automatic build-up lines and automatic fabrication equipment. Additionally, new lean manufacturing and advanced scheduling practices will accelerate product delivery speeds and reduce excess inventory problems for customers. The new plant is 43,200 sq. ft. and situated on 8.3 acres. The real estate enables Cookson Electronics the opportunity to expand both manufacturing capacity and personnel to meet future customer demands.

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