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Summit Interconnect, the largest privately held printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer in North America, marks its tenth anniversary, a milestone that reflects a decade of bold acquisitions, pioneering technology investments, and an enduring mission: to enable customer success through the highest-reliability PCB manufacturing on the continent. From its founding in April 2016 with two strategic acquisitions to its current network of seven manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, Summit has grown from a vision rooted in quality and partnership into a cornerstone of the North American defense and advanced electronics supply chain.
Summit’s story is one of purposeful expansion. Founded by the acquisitions of KCA Electronics (Summit Anaheim) and Marcel Electronics International (Summit Orange), the company grew with intention, bringing in teams that shared its standards for quality and commitment to customer success. Subsequent acquisitions, including Streamline Circuits (Summit Santa Clara), ITL Circuits (Summit Toronto), Eagle Electronics (Summit Chicago), Royal Circuit Solutions (Summit Hollister), and Advanced Assembly (Summit Denver) diversified Summit’s capabilities, deepened its geographic footprint, and solidified its position as a leading North American PCB manufacturer.
Today, Summit employs more than 1,200 professionals across its network, including over 90 engineers and 100 quality team members, led by an executive team with more than 230 combined years of industry leadership experience. The company holds some of the most rigorous certifications in the industry and manufactures a broad range of advanced PCB solutions including HDI rigid, rigid-flex, RF/microwave, and thermal management boards. Summit was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for three consecutive years, 2021 to 2023, reflecting the company’s sustained growth.
“Ten years ago, we set out to build something different; a company that would earn the trust of the most demanding customers in the world by delivering an unmatched combination of technical depth, responsiveness, and operational discipline. What we have built over the past ten years reflects the dedication of our people and the trust of our customers. At Summit, we hold ourselves to the highest standards because the work our customers do demands nothing less. That commitment is what has driven our growth, and it is what will continue to define us going forward,” said Shane Whiteside, President & CEO.
Summit Interconnect’s commitment to industry leadership extends beyond its manufacturing operations. That dedication to the broader industry was recognized in 2024, when Summit was presented with the Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award, IPC’s highest corporate honor for a company in the printed circuit board industry. More than 115 Summit staff members hold IPC certifications, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to industry standards and workforce development. Also, as a founding member of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), Summit has worked alongside policymakers and fellow manufacturers to advance legislation critical to U.S. electronics.
As the demand for domestic, high-reliability PCB manufacturing continues to grow, driven by the needs of defense, aerospace, and advanced technology markets, Summit Interconnect is uniquely positioned for the decade ahead. Guided by our core values of expertise, reliability, transparency, and environmental stewardship, Summit Interconnect enters its second decade with the same drive and determination that has defined us from day one.
