HOUSTON —BP Microsystems, a supplier of device programming systems, announced that Redback Test Services will represent its full line of device programmers throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

Established in 2002, Redback Test Services is a supplier of test and test automation solutions for the Australian and New Zealand electronics industry. Based in Melbourne, the company presently supports local, interstate and international companies.

LOS ALTOS, CA -- Slowing GDP gains will have a domino effect on electronics equipment demand, with replacement cycles losing momentum, according to a just released report.

Demand for everything from PCs to handsets to autos will suffer, although unit growth will remain respectable, said research firm Henderson Ventures (hendersonventures.com).

McNerney, 55, formerly ran General Electric's jet engine division, and is credited with turning around 3M following his appointment there in 2001.

Menlo Park, CA – OK International announced that Mark Cowell has been named president, succeeding Michael Gouldsmith. Cowell has worked for OK and Metcal for 22 years, most recently as VP of engineering. 

Gouldsmith, who started OK as a small tool company over 20 years ago and built it into an international firm, will remain as chairman and assist Cowell in the transition.

Gouldsmith said, “Mark has played a key role at OK and one of its predecessor companies Metcal and has been responsible for the design and development of its Smart Heat soldering tools. More recently, as a member of the Executive Management Team, Mark has played an increasing role in the overall management of the company and is the ideal person to fill this role."