German Policymakers Propose Digital Supply Chain Register to Address Due Diligence Concerns

As global supply chains have grown increasingly complex, policymakers, industry, and civil society have been looking for ways to use supply chain requirements to reduce the negative environmental and social effects of the products we consume.

IPC Advocacy Team Notched Significant Gains in 2020

The IPC Global Government Relations team expanded its advocacy efforts in 2020, helping further the competitive excellence and financial success of IPC members.

UPDATE: If Your Company Manufactures or Imports Chemicals in the U.S., We Need Your Input

If your company manufactures or imports chemicals in the United States, then you need to review the proposed rule to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “TSCA Fees Rule.” Comments are due on or before February 25, but we welcome your initial feedback by Tuesday, January 26.

Latest Round of PPP Reopens for New Applications

The U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopens this week (week of January 11, 2021) for new applications.

New U.S. Cyber Security Standards Generating Concerns for Electronics Manufacturers

The U.S. Department of Defense’s new cyber security standards for defense contractors are creating significant costs and uncertainties for electronics manufacturers, but industry leaders are trying to make it work, according to participants in IPC’s North American Executive Forum call on January 6.

If Your Company Manufactures or Imports Chemicals in the U.S., We Need Your Input

If your company manufactures or imports chemicals in the United States, then you need to review the pre-publication version of proposed changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “TSCA Fees Rule.” Your initial feedback is needed by Tuesday, January 26.

IPC Praises U.S. Government Actions to Bolster Security and Resiliency of Defense Electronics Supply Chain

Statement by Chris Mitchell, vice president of global government relations at IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, on recent actions by the U.S. Government to bolster the security and resiliency of the U.S. defense electronics supply chain.

IPC’s December 2020 Economic Report: U.S. and EU Outlook

In this month’s report, you will find U.S. and European data on economic growth, employment, Manufacturer’s Sentiment (PMI) and end markets for electronics.

Congress Approves $900B COVID-19 Aid Package

IPC applauds the U.S. Congress for approving more than $900 billion in aid to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The package provides economic support in the form of unemployment aid, direct payments, and business loans, as well as funding for vaccines and testing.

U.S. Congress Approves Funds for R&D on Lead-Free Electronics in Aerospace, Defense and High-Performance Applications

The U.S. Congress on Monday approved $10 million for research into the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications.