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a
Q1 North american EmS
market Snapshot
More than 370 industry professionals answered the
call to I-Connect007's first-ever quarterly market sur-
vey. This one-minute survey is designed to provide
a snapshot of the current state of the eMS and pCb
industries. Based on the results so far, we believe,
with your help, we've been able to capture a fairly
accurate picture of the current state of the market.
b
Creation Names mathur
New President & CEo
"After an extensive search, our Board of Direc-
tors has selected a leader with proven success in
our complex industry. I am confident the years to
come will be filled with new opportunities under
Bhawnesh's leadership," said geoff Reed, chairman
of the Board and one of the company's founders.
c
Industry volunteers Receive
IPC President's award
In recognition of their significant contributions of
time, talent, and ongoing leadership in IPC and
the electronics industry, six long-time IPC volun-
teers were presented with IPC President's Awards
at IPC APeX eXPo at Mandalay Bay Convention
Center in las vegas, nevada.
d
Global EmS/oDm market
to Decline by 2% in 2014
The eMS and oDM market was valued at ap-
proximately $363.8 billion in 2013, representing a
slight decrease of 0.3% over 2012, mainly due to
a significant decline in laptop shipments.
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