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From the first cold call to finally receiving that first purchase order, the July PCB007 Magazine breaks down some critical parts of the sales stack. To up your sales game, read on!
The Hole Truth: Via Integrity in an HDI World
From the drilled hole to registration across multiple sequential lamination cycles, to the quality of your copper plating, via reliability in an HDI world is becoming an ever-greater challenge. This month we look at “The Hole Truth,” from creating the “perfect” via to how you can assure via quality and reliability, the first time, every time.
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For bare PCB board fabrication, defect reduction is a critical aspect of a company's bottom line profitability. In this issue, we examine how imaging, etching, and plating processes can provide information and insight into reducing defects and increasing yields.
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Calumet Electronics Continues to Advance Domestic HDI Circuit Board and Organic Substrate Capability

Calumet Electronics Corporation, a leading American-made printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, today announces another major milestone in its...
LPKF Increases Revenue in the 1H of 2025 Despite global uncertainties

The LPKF Group increased revenue by 7.2% to EUR 59.2 million in the first half of 2025 and achieved an almost balanced adjusted EBIT* (earnings...
Amphenol Reports Record Q2 2025 Results

The Company continues to deploy its financial strength in a variety of ways to increase shareholder value. During the second quarter, the Company purchased 2.0 million shares of its common stock for $160 million and paid...
Mexico PCB Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2031

Mexico Printed Circuit Board Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to...
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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
July 25, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

In industry news this past week, I’m putting a focus on sustainability in electronics by highlighting my interview with Kelly Scanlon and Corey Dehmey, and Nolan Johnson’s Meet the Author podcast with Beth Turner of MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. I also chose to spotlight the M&A activity and outlook in the U.S. market and regional market news in India and Mexico.
From Factory Floor to ‘The Component Store’
July 25, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

Daniel Beauvois began his career in PCB manufacturing 15 years ago with zero industry experience—just a willingness to learn. Daniel immersed himself in every step of circuit board production, from hanging out on the factory floor to giving plant tours. Now, as founder of The Component Store, he’s an independent sales rep known for integrity, persistence, and deep technical knowledge. In this interview, Daniel reflects on his journey, the realities of being an outside rep, and what it takes to earn—and keep—a customer’s trust in an ever-evolving electronics industry.
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Marcy’s Musings: From Pitch to PO—The Sales Stack
July 21, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, Marcy's Musings
It is a foundational truth that a company lives and dies by its sales. Receiving that PO or contract starts the operational chain. It is the purest symbol of the machinations of the business process: You are paying me for something I...
The Marketing Minute: The First Step to More Sales—Marketing
July 16, 2025 | Brittany Martin, The Marketing Minute
In today’s competitive B2B landscape, marketing is no longer just a support role; it’s the starting line. Before a PO is ever submitted, marketing has already laid the foundation for the sale. These days, buyers are more informed,...
Happy’s Tech Talk #40: Factors in PTH Reliability—Hole Voids
July 9, 2025 | Happy Holden, Happy’s Tech Talk
When we consider via reliability, the major contributing factors are typically processing deviations. These can be subtle and not always visible. One particularly insightful column was by Mike Carano, “Causes of Plating Voids,...
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- From Pitch to PO—The Sales Stack by Marcy LaRont
- From Attraction to Action: Where Marketing Ends and Sales Begins by Brittany Martin
- COVID, Tough Sales and What Made Me a Better Salesman by Daniel Beauvois
- Sales Organization From a Capital Equipment Perspective by Don Ball
- Dan's Sales Guide—Master Your Sales Game by Dan Beaulieu