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Volker Klafki Joins Ventec as Senior Technical Engineer for EMEA
February 4, 2026 | VentecEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Ventec International Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Volker Klafki as Senior Technical Engineer for EMEA.
With over 30 years of experience in PCB manufacturing and the distribution of base materials, Volker has acquired a wealth of experience, which he has successfully applied to customer consulting. In his management position in technical consulting, he is a highly regarded contact for base material processing, quality issues, UL approvals and technical presentations.
Mels Wolters, Director of Operations EMEA & Americas, comments, “Volker’s appointment is part of our strategy to expand our wide range of product offerings within the PCB market, supporting and working closely with our customers to provide complete solutions. We welcome Volker to the Ventec team and wish him success in his new role.”
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Technica Announces Tech Day Event Dates and Agenda
04/13/2026 | Technica USATechnica USA announced today the return of its highly anticipated Tech Day events, marking the revival of a long‑standing customer engagement series. Personal invitations have been issued to customers detailing event dates, participating partners, and the technical agenda.
IPC-7712 Development Advances at APEX EXPO: Committee Aligns on Scope, Structure, and Industry Priorities
04/10/2026 | Circuit Technology Center, Inc.Significant progress was made in developing the proposed standard IPC-7712, Component Safe Removal for Failure Analysis and Reclamation, during in-person meetings held at APEX EXPO, March 16 to 18.
BTU Appoints Performance Technologies Group as Exclusive Representative in Tri-State Region
04/08/2026 | BTU International, Inc.BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, announced that Performance Technologies Group, Inc. (PTG) has been appointed as its exclusive manufacturers’ representative for New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania, effective March 20, 2026.
2026 IPC Masters Competition China Wraps Up With Record Participation
04/07/2026 | Blair Yan, Global Electronics Association East AsiaThe three-day 2026 IPC Masters Competition concluded March 27 at productronica China in Shanghai, bringing together the largest and most highly skilled group of electronics assembly professionals in the event’s 16-year history. With 623 participants from 77 companies across China—up 30% from last year—the competition reflected a growing focus on the practical application of electronics manufacturing standards.
Leonard Polte Named Solder Chemistry Field Sales Manager
04/02/2026 | Solder ChemistrySolder Chemistry, a leading innovator in industrial material solutions, announced the appointment of Leonard Polte as Field Sales Manager.