JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, a move expected to create 345 jobs. The news was shared alongside the company’s fiscal quarterly earnings report, which showed solid financial performance amid continued market volatility.

CEO Richard D. Phillips praised the team’s execution: “Margins improved sequentially, cash from operations remained strong, and we’ve meaningfully reduced debt. We have significant dry powder to invest.”

SANTA CLARA, CA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced the debut of the PCB Management Forum at PCB West this fall.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments rose 0.2% in April compared to the same month in 2024, according to IPC data released this week. Shipments dipped 1.4% from March, and year-to-date shipments were down slightly, by 0.2%, year-over-year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board shipments fell 6.8% in April from the same month last year, IPC reported today. Despite the year-over-year decline, shipments were up 11.5% sequentially, and year-to-date shipments rose 4.6% compared to 2024.