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Summit Interconnect Celebrates 10 Years

07/28/2026 | 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.

December 2025 PCB007 Magazine: Automate to Elevate

12/15/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
In the December issue of PCB007 Magazine, we discuss how the present and future of AI, machine learning, and automation in PCB fabrication can make a significant impact on your business. Our contributors on this theme include Sydney Xiao, president of Global Electronics Association East Asia; columnists Happy Holden, Don Ball, and Shane Whiteside; and Henger Electronics’ Zhiqiang Li and Ping Tang.

I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

01/08/2021 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
It’s a new year, and time for new resolutions and new beginnings. “New year, new you” certainly is reflected in this past week’s news. We saw several announcements regarding mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes, plus some government legislation to help kick off the new year. Based on viewing activity, readers were keen to keep up on the changes under way.

IMPACT Interview: Shane Whiteside, Summit Interconnect

07/28/2017 | Patty Goldman, I-Connect007
During Tuesday night’s dinner at IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017, I-Connect007's Patty Goldman had a chance to talk with Shane Whiteside, Summit Interconnect’s president and CEO.

Summit Interconnect Subsidiary KCA Electronics Recognized at Lockheed Martin Small Business Awards Event

08/30/2016 | Summit
Summit Interconnect, Inc. subsidiary KCA Electronics was recently recognized by Lockheed Martin Corporation at their Small Business Awards Event. An award for KCA’s outstanding product quality, service and support was presented to Shane Whiteside, President and CEO of Summit Interconnect and Eva Alcantar, Inside Sales Manager for KCA Electronics.