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2008 level of USD 839.7 million and about 29 percent less than the USD 1.13 billion in orders posted in November 2007. The three-month average of worldwide billings in November was USD 807.3 million; this figure is about 7 percent less than the final October 2008 level of USD 871.4 million and about 42 percent less than the November 2007 billings level of USD 1.38 billion. Endicott Interconnect Expands With U.K. Office, Appoints European Sales Director Endicott, N.Y. – Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI), created EI Technologies UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of EI located in Chelmsford, U.K. Steve Payne was named director of European sales, reporting to Michael Hills, SVP of sales, marketing, and business development. Payne will assume the role of managing the newly formed U.K. office, with EI’s European manufacturing representatives reporting to him, and he is also tasked with account penetration of segments targeted for future growth in the European marketplace. Payne has more than 30 years experience in the global electronic packaging industry. Electra Polymers Announces Strengthened U.S. Distribution Kent, England – Electra Polymers appointed Toryon Technologies Inc as exclusive distributor for its LPI and PWB ink materials in the South East region of North America. Toryon has distributed Electra Polymers PWB inks for over 15 years. IPC Offers Free Webinars to IPC APEX Exhibitors Bannockburn, Ill. – IPC will offer a series of free Webinars designed exclusively for exhibitors at the 2009 IPC APEX EXPO™, March 31 to April 2, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Starting December 15, IPC will offer these Webinars to help exhibitors get the most out of the exhibition and have the greatest possible success in attracting the attention of qualified attendees. IPC retained Steve Miller of The Adventure, LLC, a highly respected trade show industry veteran, to present the Webcasts. Accessible through the Exhibitor Marketing Guide in the “Current Exhibitors” portion of IPC’s show Web site, free Webcast topics include: Planning for the Show (12/15/08), Pre-Show Promotion (1/12/09), Staffers: Your Secret Weapon (3/2/09), and Closing the Loop after the Show (3/6/09). Prototron Circuits Purchases Etch Strip Line From Kuttler Automation Redmond, Wash. – Prototron Circuits, Inc., upgraded its production equipment with a new alkaline etch and strip line from the German company Kuttler. Solid craftsmanship, state of the art design, and easy serviceability guided Prototron Circuit’s decision to go with Kuttler. Park Electrochemical Announces Workforce Reduction at Nelco Products Business Unit Melville, N.Y. – Park Electrochemical Corp. announced a workforce reduction at its Nelco Products Pte. Ltd. hightechnology electronics circuitry materials and advanced composite materials subsidiary located in Singapore (Nelco Singapore). As a result, Park expects to report a charge of approximately USD 200,000 in the fourth quarter of the company’s current fiscal year ending March 1, 2009. Park WISE Makes Sale to FUSION India Parma, Italy – WISE Worldwide Enterprise srl sold an Aluflexstar machine and a Cleanstar unit to FUSION India. This order from the Indian market was possible thanks to the cooperation with its Indian agent, Lords Systems & Service, who developed a customer-satisfaction thinking organization following WISE’s philosophy of quality and service. circuitree.com • February 2009 CT02094Chem.indd 1 11 12/22/08 3:56:55 PM http://www.chemcut.net http://www.chemcut.net http://www.circuitree.com

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CircuiTree - February 2009 Contents Lead Wire The Wire Tech Talk Flexible Thinking Are Better PCB Design Tools and Manufacturing Enough to Stay Competitive? The Strategist Fein-Lines The Big Deal Over Fine Pitch Assembly Asian Section View From the Middle Market Outlook Technical Product Spotlights Classified Ads Upcoming Events Ad Index

CircuiTree - February 2009

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