106 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2018
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One World, One Industry:
Connecting the Dots Between
Manufacturing and Community
Across the United States, the first Friday in
October represents the annual celebration of
Manufacturing Day. On this date, manufac-
turers and supporters come together to cele-
brate the longevity and success of our indus-
try. Since 2012, Manufacturing Day has served
as a chance to learn about the businesses that
thrive in our communities and contribute
greatly to the economy.
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American Standard Circuits Wins
2017 Innovator of the Year Award
Anaya Vardya, CEO of
American Standard Cir-
cuits, announced that his
company was awarded the
city of West Chicago's Bril-
liance in Business Award
for Outstanding Achieve-
ment in Design and Innovation at the annual
ceremony on Monday, December 4.
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Flex Talk:
FlexFactor: Faith in the Future
Take just a minute and
read through this list of
new product ideas. Can
you identify the com-
mon thread? Yes, they
are all enabled by ad-
vanced technology, but
would you believe that
these products were all
pitched in the last year
by high school students?
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Papandrew Leads Advanced
Circuits' New Offshore Division
Advanced Circuits is one of the largest PCB
manufacturers in the United States. Now, the
company is expanding the range of its servic-
es with the launch of its new Offshore Divi-
sion. Recently, the company hired PCB veter-
an Greg Papandrew to lead the new division
and help the company meet buyers' demand
for offshore PCB sourcing.
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