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162 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2023 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE Steve Pudles, president and CEO of Zentech Manufacturing, Inc., talks about his his- tory in the industry, as well as his company's founding and its commitment to giving back through service with IPC. As a longtime industry leader, Steve sees a bright future for those who dedicate themselves to actively participating in all IPC has to offer. Steve Pudles: Coming Full Circle This award honors and recognizes an IPC member corporation (or appropriate division) in the electronics assembly industry (supplier, EMS company, or OEM) that has made contributions to the electronics assem- bly industry, while demonstrating support of IPC through participation in technical and/or management pro- grams. The award is named for former IPC Board Chairman Stanley Plzak. Steve, Zentech is receiving the IPC Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award. Did you know Stan? He was quite a fine fellow. Yes, I did know Stan very well. He was part of the group of about five to 10 of us who started the EMS Management Council back in 1987. Interview by Patty Goldman