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TTM Technologies Publishes 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
August 3, 2022 | Global NewswireEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies and printed circuit boards (PCB), announced the publication of its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. The report highlights TTM’s commitment to CSR and the environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives that are an integral part of the way TTM does business. It also features the beneficial social impact the company’s employees have made over the past year in TTM communities in North America and China.
“I am pleased with our progress through 2021 and the commitment we’re making to drive our ESG performance and deliver further improvements in 2022 and the years beyond,” said Tom Edman, CEO of TTM. “We are grateful for the leadership of our Board of Directors, and our executive team as well as the support from our employees, and we look forward to sharing further developments in the coming years.”
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American Made Advocacy: Rebuilding America’s Military Stockpiles Begins With Microelectronics
04/28/2026 | Shane Whiteside -- Column: American Made AdvocacyCurrent world events demonstrate the fragility of long-distance supply chains transiting multiple zones of conflict. The U.S. military is currently drawing down supplies of key munitions and other electronic systems at unprecedented rates.1Every one of those systems is powered by printed circuit boards. The American PCB industry has kept pace with peacetime demand for the defense industry, but will now be called upon to increase production to a wartime footing at rates not seen in decades.
Changing Times: Siemens Plans to Sell Former Mentor Graphics Wilsonville Campus
04/22/2026 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Siemens announced it will be selling its Wilsonville, Oregon, property, which has served as the campus for Mentor Graphics, which was later acquired by German EDA-giant Siemens, as reported by The Oregonian on April 20. Siemens will maintain one building on the sprawling 53-acre campus, citing the move to hybrid and remote work over the past few years as a key factor in the decision.
New EIPC President: Building Strength Through Unity in Europe’s Electronics Industry
04/14/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Industry veteran Rico Schluter, newly appointed president of EIPC, discusses his decades-long journey through the European PCB industry and his vision for its future. From building advanced manufacturing operations to leading large-scale facility development in Lithuania, Rico shares insights into automation, workforce evolution, and the challenges of scaling production. He emphasizes the urgent need for stronger collaboration across European industry organizations to effectively influence policy in Brussels, particularly around supply chain resilience, trade regulations, and energy-related incentives.
New SMT007 Magazine: Wire Harness Solutions
04/01/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamIn the new issue of SMT007 Magazine, explore what’s shaping wire harness manufacturing and how new solutions are helping companies streamline operations and better support EMS providers. Hear from experts at the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association, companies advancing automated quoting, and see how these shifts are influencing production in one of the world’s largest wire harness hubs: Mexico.
SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum: A National-level Local Event
03/31/2026 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Gary Tanel is the long-time chapter president of SMTA Dallas. He has been active in the industry for many years, retiring from Texas Instruments and Raytheon and then starting his own contract manufacturing company. He has been on the board of directors of SMTA and has held every office at the national and local level. He has received both the Founder’s and the Excellence in Leadership Awards from SMTA. Gary has been the SMTA Dallas Expo chair for many years, including for the 23rd annual show.