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Murray Percival Helping Customers Improve Their Process with SCHUNK
January 19, 2023 | Murray Percival CompanyEstimated reading time: 1 minute

The Murray Percival Company, the award-winning leading supplier to the Midwest's electronics industry, is pleased to announce their sales force will be in attendance at the IPC APEX EXPO 2023 and representing SCHUNK at the show. SCHUNK is widely regarded as the leading provider of depaneling solutions, clamping technology, and gripping systems.
SCHUNK depaneling machines, both inline and batch, are well known and highly thought of in the industry. With the World’s most precise stand-alone depaneling machines, SCHUNK
systems meet the most demanding requirements in today’s PCB industry. SCHUNK is the world’s only manufacturer to offer depaneling machines and flexible workpiece holder solutions from one source.
“As a courtesy, our sales team likes to arrange appointments for customers at key exhibits on the show floor,” said MARCOM Manager Mark Percival Jr. “One of the sales people from our experienced team will ensure that you speak to the right people and see the newest technologies to get the most out of your show experience, so please feel free to reach out to us to set up an appointment at APEX this year.”
Recently The Murray Percival Company was awarded Distributor of the Year by the Global Technology Awards for the second year in a row by Global SMT & Packaging at SMTA International in Minnesota, MN. At the IPC APEX Expo, The Murray Percival Company will represent about 30 of the most prestigious companies in the electronics industry, including MIRTEC, SCHUNK, MacDermid Alpha, Kurtz Ersa, KYZEN, ITW EAE, Hanwha, Cluso, JBC, IDENTCO, Apollo Seiko, EVS International and many more!
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American Made Advocacy: A Growing Presence in Washington in Turbulent Times
07/29/2025 | Shane Whiteside -- Column: American Made AdvocacyLast month, PCBAA held its fourth annual meeting in Washington, D.C. It was our largest gathering to date and included speakers from the House and Senate, the Department of Commerce, and OEMs Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman. We also spent a day on Capitol Hill educating lawmakers and their staff about the importance of a secure domestic microelectronics supply chain.
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Beyond Recycling: Reshaping Sustainability in Electronics
07/24/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineEnvironmental sustainability, especially for carbon-intensive industries like electronics manufacturing, means businesses are often plagued with various reporting requirements that don’t necessarily address the root problem. To that end, SERI and the Global Electronics Association are teaming up to reshape sustainability in electronics.
Smart Automation: What Industry 4.0 Means for Mid-sized Electronics Manufacturing
07/24/2025 | Josh Casper -- Column: Smart AutomationIndustry 4.0 has become a go-to phrase in manufacturing circles, though it’s often used as a slogan rather than a clearly defined concept. At electronics manufacturing trade shows or conferences, marketing banners and vendor literature display the term prominently; many technical sessions also focus on it. Industry 4.0 is the push for smart factories, with a focus on autonomous machines, cloud-connected systems, and AI-powered decisions.