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June 26, 2025 | Summit Interconnect, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Summit Interconnect was proud to participate in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), held in Washington, D.C. this June. The event drew record attendance and demonstrated strong momentum for the U.S. printed circuit board and substrates industry, with impactful engagement from both government and industry leaders.
As a founding member of PCBAA, Summit Interconnect is deeply invested in strengthening the domestic PCB supply chain. Our CEO, Shane Whiteside, currently serves as Chairman and plays an active role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction and advocacy efforts. John Vaughan, Vice President of Strategic Markets at Summit, also serves as PCBAA Membership Chair.
This year’s meeting brought together Members of Congress, Department of Commerce officials, defense primes, OEM executives, and representatives from across the electronics manufacturing sector. A core focus was advancing bipartisan support for the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act (PCBs Act)—a critical piece of legislation aimed at revitalizing the U.S. electronics manufacturing base.
As part of the event, PCBAA representatives conducted over two dozen meetings on Capitol Hill, securing new Congressional co-sponsors for the PCBs Act and reinforcing the importance of onshoring production of mission-critical technologies.
The annual meeting continues to serve as a vital platform for uniting policymakers and industry stakeholders in a shared mission: ensuring that the United States remains globally competitive in the design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards, substrates, and advanced electronic systems.
At Summit Interconnect, we are honored to contribute to this movement. We remain committed to promoting policies that secure the U.S. electronics ecosystem and safeguard the future of domestic innovation.
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