Marcy LaRont Named Executive Director of I-Connect007 Group
Marcy LaRont, a printed circuit board (PCB) industry veteran who has been working as the managing editor for PCB007 magazine this past year, has been named executive director of the I-Connect007 group of publications, which was purchased by IPC in 2022. She succeeds Barry Matties, publisher and original founder of the I-Connect007 publications, who will continue on in an advisor capacity.
Electronics Industry Sentiment Dips in December
The electronics industry faced a dip in sentiment this December, as the Demand Index declined 1.8 percent according to IPC’s December Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report. It remained below 100 for the fourth consecutive month, signaling continued contraction.
IPC Launches Comprehensive White Paper on Double Materiality Assessments
Today, IPC released its latest white paper, Why Double Materiality Assessments Matter: Compliance and Competitive Advantage. This publication offers a roadmap for companies in the electronics industry to navigate the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and leverage double materiality assessments (DMAs) for sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.
North American EMS Industry Up 14.7 Percent in October
IPC announced today the October 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.25.
North American PCB Industry Sales Down 11.1 Percent in October
IPC announced today the October 2024 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.09.