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Summit Interconnect Celebrates 10 Years

July 28, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007 Magazine

Ten years ago, Shane Whiteside had a vision for the dwindling North American PCB industry: to develop a company at scale that would put North American PCB manufacturing back on the map. The result was the combination of six PCB organizations and complementary businesses to create Summit Interconnect, now the second-largest PCB manufacturer in North America. In this interview, Summit CEO Shane Whiteside and Vice President of Technology Gerry Partida reflect on Summit's 10th anniversary, the pride they take in what they've built, and the enthusiasm they still bring to the business as they celebrate this milestone.




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