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NEWARK, NY – EMS firm IEC Electronics Corp. received a $3.7 million order from one of its military and defense customers. Shipments will run from the September quarter through April 2009.
In a statement, chairman W. Barry Gilbert said, “We have a good relationship with this customer. IEC is the exclusive supplier of these products, thus enabling the customer to avoid the uncertainty that can be associated with a new supplier and in turn, allowing us to leverage the experience we have gained from previously building these complex electronics assemblies.”
IEC stressed the latest order is unrelated to a $4.7 million award announced in April, which was for a different program.
ARLINGTON,
MA – The holder of a patent-pending self-cleaning squeegee blade arrangement is
offering the technology for sale or license.
The technology is said to automatically clean solder paste from squeegee blades to help eliminate buildup, thereby providing improved printing performance while reducing waste, contamination and maintenance.
The technology is said to automatically clean solder paste from squeegee blades to help eliminate buildup, thereby providing improved printing performance while reducing waste, contamination and maintenance.
Interested parties are invited to contact Thomas P. O’Connell, Esq., at 781-643-1845.
EL PASO, TX -- Powell-Mucha Consulting Inc. will present a pair of tutorials focusing on EMS branding and strategic planning at the upcoming SMTA International Conference in Orlando.
PMCI’s new tutorial, “Find It, Book It, Grow It—Optimizing EMS Account Acquisition,” pulls from the principles outlined in president Susan Mucha’s new book, Find It, Book It, Grow It. – A Robust Guide to Account Acquisition in Electronics Manufacturing Services. The tutorial looks at ways to optimize the selling process, better enunciate competitive value propositions and grow accounts over time.
Topics covered include:
• Assessing your business model and developing a value proposition suitable for target markets.
• Shortening the sales cycle through more effective use of sales and marketing resources.
• Integrating the program team into the selling process.
• Developing the most competitive value proposition through better understanding of the selection team.
• Developing long-term business growth plans.
The tutorial will be presented Aug. 21 from 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Mucha will also present, “Identifying EMS Market Trends: Learn to Predict the Future and Help Your Company Lead the Pack,” which discusses ways to create a forward-looking planning environment. The tutorial takes place Aug. 21 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Topics covered include:
• Typical cycles which repeat in the EMS industry.
• Key events likely to trigger changes in demand.
• Useful strategic planning tools.
• Creating business models which can readily adapt to changing markets.
The instructor, Susan Mucha, has been involved in marketing EMS services since 1981. For more information visit: http://www.smta.org/smtai/tutorials.cfm#THURSDAY_BI.
PMCI and Circuits Assembly also have jointly organized a Contract Manufacturing Symposium, scheduled for Aug. 20, from 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. The Symposium features six speakers in two sessions titled: Teaming for Efficient Manufacturing and Managing Our Suppliers and Ourselves.
PMCI’s new tutorial, “Find It, Book It, Grow It—Optimizing EMS Account Acquisition,” pulls from the principles outlined in president Susan Mucha’s new book, Find It, Book It, Grow It. – A Robust Guide to Account Acquisition in Electronics Manufacturing Services. The tutorial looks at ways to optimize the selling process, better enunciate competitive value propositions and grow accounts over time.
Topics covered include:
• Assessing your business model and developing a value proposition suitable for target markets.
• Shortening the sales cycle through more effective use of sales and marketing resources.
• Integrating the program team into the selling process.
• Developing the most competitive value proposition through better understanding of the selection team.
• Developing long-term business growth plans.
The tutorial will be presented Aug. 21 from 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Mucha will also present, “Identifying EMS Market Trends: Learn to Predict the Future and Help Your Company Lead the Pack,” which discusses ways to create a forward-looking planning environment. The tutorial takes place Aug. 21 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Topics covered include:
• Typical cycles which repeat in the EMS industry.
• Key events likely to trigger changes in demand.
• Useful strategic planning tools.
• Creating business models which can readily adapt to changing markets.
The instructor, Susan Mucha, has been involved in marketing EMS services since 1981. For more information visit: http://www.smta.org/smtai/tutorials.cfm#THURSDAY_BI.
PMCI and Circuits Assembly also have jointly organized a Contract Manufacturing Symposium, scheduled for Aug. 20, from 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. The Symposium features six speakers in two sessions titled: Teaming for Efficient Manufacturing and Managing Our Suppliers and Ourselves.
ST. LOUIS -- BAE Systems awarded LaBarge a $2.7 million contract to continue producing the Ethernet switch unit for the A3 Bradley combat systems vehicles.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – R&D Circuits will merge with Anestel Corp., the companies said in a statement. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
TIJUANA – Catalyst Manufacturing Services has opened a contract manufacturing operation in Tijuana and will begin shipping production volumes later this month.
The renovated 60,000 sq. ft. facility will operate as a full-service turnkey operation working with market segments including medical, aerospace, and industrial.
The contract manufacturing company also has locations in Endicott, NY, and Raleigh, NC.
Catalyst offers product design assistance, documentation development, PCB assembly and test, box build, order fulfillment/logistics, and depot repair services.
The renovated 60,000 sq. ft. facility will operate as a full-service turnkey operation working with market segments including medical, aerospace, and industrial.
The contract manufacturing company also has locations in Endicott, NY, and Raleigh, NC.
Catalyst offers product design assistance, documentation development, PCB assembly and test, box build, order fulfillment/logistics, and depot repair services.
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