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STI Electronics Marks 35th Anniversary
January 18, 2017 | STI Electronics, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training services, training materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly, is pleased to announce its 35th year in business.
STI Electronics started out as a small family business with Jim, Ellen and David Raby. Over the past 35 years, the company has grown to employ more than 60 employees and expanded its original focus from consulting and technical seminars to providing training resources, including training and training materials as well as engineering services with emphasis on contract manufacturing. Today STI offers training services and materials, analytical analysis, advanced research and development, microelectronics assembly (class 1000 Clean Room environment), prototyping, and small to medium volume PCB contract assembly for the electronics industry.
Utilizing some of the most advanced equipment for training, R&D, prototyping and analysis enables engineers and analysts at STI the versatility to provide the highest quality services for a wide range of products and services in order to address the challenges and issues facing today's electronic manufacturers.
“What an honor and privilege it has been to have been involved from day one,” said David Raby, President & CEO. “STI has been in business for 35 years, some more challenging than others, but all a blessing. Customers and employees are what make a business, and STI has the absolute greatest. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of STI’s success. We are looking forward to and planning for the next 35.”
About STI Electronics, Inc.
Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly in the electronics industry. STI also produces a complete line of solder training kits and training support products.
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