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Nolan’s Notes: Finding Your Sweet Spot

07/02/2025 | Nolan Johnson -- Column: Nolan's Notes
I grew up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, where I still call home. In my early years, the region’s economy was fueled by forestry, agriculture, and fisheries. Tektronix ruled the economic landscape, of course, and Nike was just emerging from the University of Oregon track and field program. Intel wouldn’t remake my hometown of Hillsboro, Oregon, for a few more years, so my upbringing was mostly farmland and fishing boats. My dad worked at Tektronix with a side gig operating a commercial fishing boat in the summer.

Punching Out: Characteristics of Successful Leaders in North American PCB and EMS Sectors

06/11/2025 | Tom Kastner -- Column: Punching Out!
I have worked in M&A in the PCB and EMS sectors for over 20 years and have met dozens of owners in these sectors. It has not been an easy environment to survive and thrive in, yet some companies have done well. Here are some characteristics of our most successful leaders in the industry (names withheld to protect the innocent).

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

06/06/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
Maybe you’ve noticed that I’ve been taking to social media lately to about my five must-reads of the week. It’s just another way we’re sharing our curated content with you. I pay special attention to what’s happening in our industry, and I can help you know what’s most important to read about each week. Follow me (and I-Connect007) on LinkedIn to see these and other updates.

Freedom CAD: New Leadership Ready for the Future

06/05/2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007
Over the past year, Freedom CAD has seen a changing of the guard as many familiar faces retire and hand the reins to the next generation of leaders. At PCB East, I met with Brian White, the new president and CEO, and Geoffrey Hazelett, the business development executive who was hand-picked by the outgoing Scott McCurdy. I asked them to walk us through this shift in leadership and what it means to the company and its customers.

Can the Electronics Industry Balance Tariffs With Investment?

04/18/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
To better understand the U.S. administration’s recent actions on global trade policies, Barry Matties and Nolan Johnson met with Richard Cappetto, IPC’s senior director of North American government relations, who highlighted both the challenges and opportunities available to U.S. companies in the recent trade activity. This could include increased domestic manufacturing and supply chain diversification.
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