IPC delves into history
IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (Bannockburn, IL) plans to publish a history of the electronics industry in early 2007 to correspond with IPC’s 50th anniversary. Covering 50 years of electronics manufacturing history, the book’s chronology parallels that of the IPC, which was founded in 1957 when five printed-wiring-board (PWB) companies joined together to form the Institute for Printed Circuits, hence the name IPC. The book will chronicle the history of all segments of the electronics manufacturing industry, including materials, components, assembly, and test, reflecting the diversity and scope of today’s electronics industries. IPC has assigned the tasks of collecting information, writing, editing, and revising to Michael L. Martel of Martel Marketing Communications (Bristol, RI). Martel is seeking input on the history book, particularly recollections and perspectives about milestones, notable developments, and such from persons within the industry, at mmc@mmc-marketing.com.
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Connector confidence soars
A monthly survey by Bishop & Associates (St. Charles, IL) reported that the global connector confidence index (CCI) soared from 75.5 in October to 86.7 in November, an unusually large jump. The world CCI is the combination of present and future confidence scores from all geographic regions. To conduct the survey, industry personnel are asked their appraisal of current business conditions (positive, negative, or neutral), where a score of 50 is neutral. The index for November was at its highest point since July 2004, when the index measured 88. In May and June 2004, the index was over 90.
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Elco wins Bosch award
AVX Corporation, Elco Connector Division (Huntingdon, PA) has received the prestigious Supplier Award from automotive systems supplier, Bosch. With the award, Bosch acknowledges Elco’s outstanding performance over the last two years with respect to quality, costs, and on-time delivery. Other factors influencing the award include Elco’s industry-leading technical abilities and a willingness and capability to develop its products and technology on a continuous basis. This bi-annual award specifically covers the wide Elco connector product range, including press-fit engine-control-unit (ECU), as well as comfort and safety connectors. The company has supplied Bosch for many years, and this is the first time Elco has won the award.
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Belden CDT changes CFO
Belden CDT (St. Louis, MO), provider of cable and connectivity products, announced the resignation of Richard K. Reece, vice president of finance and chief financial officer, effective November 30, 2005. Reece has accepted a position with Acuity Brands, Inc. Belden CDT engaged Crist Associates to conduct a search for his replacement. The company has appointed Stephen H. Johnson, treasurer, to the additional role of interim chief financial officer, and has appointed John Norman, controller, to the additional permanent position of chief accounting officer. Johnson has been treasurer of Belden CDT since the merger in 2004. Norman was appointed controller of Belden CDT in May 2005.
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TIA elects new board members
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA; Arlington, VA) Board of Directors elected two new board members at its November 7th meeting. The new board members, Robert J. Casamento, principal vice president and general manager, Bechtel North America Telecommunications, and Tim Krause, senior vice president, Alcatel North America Marketing, will assume unfulfilled seats on the board. The TIA is launching the new GLOBALCOMM trade show in June in Chicago. The TIA also approved a new Communications Research Division (CRD), the role of which is to ensure that the U.S. communications sector continues to be a world leader in advanced research. It will provide advice to the government and to the TIA on the status and impact of research and technology in the communications industry.
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Conrad receives Carter Award
The National Electronics Distributors Assocation (NEDA) bestowed its highest honor, the Gail S. Carter Award, to Craig Conrad, senior vice president and chief marketing and strategic planning officer of TTI Inc. at its annual awards ceremony during the 2005 NEDA Executive Conference, held November 6-8 at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel in Atlanta. The award acknowledges electronic distributor principals who have made significant contributions to the distribution industry, have taken an active role in NEDA and civic affairs, and are recognized by the industry as leaders. Conrad has served as chairman of the Board and president of NEDA, and on the Executive Committee. He has also been a Board Member of the NEDA Education Foundation. Upon retiring from the NEDA Board, Conrad accepted a new volunteer position and now serves the industry as a Board Member of the Electronic Distribution Show.
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