Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: CEE PCB's Expansion Plans—New Factory in Southeast Asia
April 7, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Tom Yang, CEO of CEE PCB Technology, employs about 4000 people at their facilities inside and outside of China. He outlines the company's operations and plans for a new factory in Thailand, set to open in Q1 2026, and explains his plan to address workforce challenges in that area. Tom discusses the impact of recent tariff changes and emphasizes the importance of cultural integration in cross-border manufacturing.
The 25th IPC APEX EXPO, March 18-20, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, has concluded successfully. If you couldn’t make it to the show, don’t worry—the I-Connect007 team has coverage of the entire week’s events. Don’t miss our Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2025 video interviews with the movers and shakers of the electronics industry.
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