Global Economic Recovery is Picking Up Speed, but Risks Remain

IPC Releases April 2021 Economic Report
The global economic recovery is picking up speed, but there remain risks. The global economy should grow roughly 5 percent in 2021, driven by growth in the United States and China. The world’s two largest economies are seeing accelerated growth.

North American EMS Industry Down 3.6 Percent in March

IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for March 2021
IPC announced today the March 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.43.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 4.7 Percent in March

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2021
IPC announced today the March 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.22. 

IPC Welcomes Yusaku Kono as New IPC Japan Representative

IPC announces the addition of Yusaku Kono as IPC’s Japan Representative. As IPC’s Japan Representative, Kono will lead the association’s efforts in expanding member outreach, standards development, education and advocacy support in Japan.

WHMA/IPC Announces Dates for M-EXPO 2022

Event to be held September 21-22, 2022, in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
The fourth M-EXPO Wire Processing Technology exhibition (M-EXPO) will be held in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, September 21-22, 2022. Due to ongoing COVID-19 health and welfare concerns, the event will not be held in 2021.

IPC/WHMA Launches Wire Harness Assembly for Operators Course

Online training for frontline workers
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