Members News July 2024 |
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| Roy Polson |
It is with a heavy heart I have to share the news we have lost another member of the old PCB Industry Characters. I’m afraid Roy Polson lost his battle with an asbestos related lung cancer in the early hours of this morning. Steve Jones and I saw him on Friday morning for a very short visit but we managed to have a laugh and reminisce about some of the stories from the old days. It made him smile, he threw some mud back at us. He started his career at Prestwick Circuits when the industry was in its infancy before being part of the success at Manchester Circuits. He then had a stint at Thomas Walters during a massive growth period leading to DDI purchasing the business. He and Pat enjoyed a great retirement in Spain up until recently when they moved back home to the West Coast of Scotland. He is now out of pain and no longer suffering. Anthony Jackson
I didn’t know Roy that well when he was Sales Director at Prestwick. We’d nod in passing through airports and at the annual Prestwick Golf Tournament, but that was it. When he became MD at Manchester Circuits, he ‘invited’ me to a meeting he was holding at BA Systems and I felt I had to go even if it was a Saturday Morning! It was a biggish conference room and packed out. Roy wasn’t a big lad, but when he opened the meeting, he owned that room and everyone in it, captivating, powerful, fearless – a real captain of Industry. I had a new respect for Roy after that meeting and he always made time for a chat. We shared a dinner table at Crieff and as you can imagine, that was a lot of fun. This was a time of great flux and upheaval in the industry and Roy went on to become a senior figure in Thomas Walter and the DDI group. Even in a team of memorable characters, Roy was a giant personality in the Market-dominant companies of the day. He was a one-off and he’ll be sadly missed Bill Wilkie |
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Lee Corfe Inkjet Development Manager |
Electra Polymers is excited to welcome Lee Corfe as the newest addition to Electra’s inkjet team. With an impressive background and a wealth of experience in high-performance functional inkjet materials, Lee brings a fresh perspective and a dynamic skill set to our organization. Lee Corfe joins us as Inkjet Development Manager and will play a pivotal role in this exciting growth area. With a passion for inkjet formulation and innovation, Lee is poised to make significant contributions to our team's success. |
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Kamal Berberi General Manager |
Congratulations to Kamal Berberi on his Promotion to General Manager at Exception PCB. Steering Exception PCB Ltd as the General Manager, my focus is on elevating operational performance through strategic leadership and Lean Six Sigma expertise. My journey in the electronics industry has honed a robust skill set in strategic marketing management and quality management, enabling the delivery of superior printed circuit board services with unwavering commitment to efficiency and customer satisfaction. |
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Alun Morgan Jiva Materials |
Jiva Materials are delighted to Welcome Alun Morgan to our team. Alun joins our advisory board as Product Strategist. For those of you that know Alun you will know that not only has he been Chairman of the The European Institute for the PCB Community- EIPC Services BV for more than a decade he has spent his entire working career in the PCB and more importantly the PCB laminate industry, an internationally recognised thought leader and a materials scientist by training. His wealth of knowledge and passion for the industry will be invaluable to Jiva as we progress towards commercialisation of Soluboard the worlds first fully Biodegradable PCB substrate. Our first day with Alun at the office this week was intense and inspiring, thank you Alun and welcome to the team |
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Steve Driver CEO Jiva Materials |
Jiva Materials have appointed Stephen Driver FInstCT as CEO.This is following the decision of Jonathan Swanston to retire. Jonathan has been an invaluable and dedicated leader during his time as CEO. |
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Leigh Allinson Ventec Giga Solutions |
Ventec announces the appointment of Leigh Allinson as Commercial Director for its value-added PCB Equipment division 'Ventec Giga Solutions'. Whilst continuing in his role Technical Sales Director for Ventec’s core range of PCB laminates and prepregs, Leigh assumes his additional function to develop the business unit on a commercial level with new and existing customers as well opening opportunities in new industries and geographies. |
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Marc Ladle Ventec Giga Solutions |
Ventec is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Ladle to the position of Project Manager for Ventec Giga Solutions, its value-added PCB equipment division. Marc takes on his responsibility to assist customers with PCB manufacturing investment decisions by providing process design advice and technical input for equipment specifications. He will also manage and coordinate installation and commissioning at customer's premises. This latest addition to the Ventec Giga Solutions team demonstrates the company’s commitment to continue to considerably grow its value-added equipment business. |
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Andrew Norton |
June 21st 2024 |
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