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Everett Charles Technologies’ (ECT) Contact Products Group (CPG) announces that it has promoted Jack Banyas to Director of Product Marketing. In his new role, Jack will lead CPG’s advertising, exhibition, public relations and Web activities worldwide. He also will retain sales management responsibility for the European, Mideast and South American sales regions, including responsibility for the ECT Munich sales and distribution office.

Kyzen, a world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for the electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, has appointed R. Erik Miller to the position of Vice President and General Manager - Asia.

STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, announces the 10-year anniversary of Angela Harbin. Angela was honored with a celebration and was awarded a travel certificate to be used for a cruise or a travel destination of her choice.

By establishing the 2nd Asia Technical Support Center in Malaysia in 2009, ZESTRON, world leading cleaning supplier for SMT and Semicon backend industry, has successfully developed its business in the South Asia region. To assure the best customer support to the fast growing customer base, ZESTRON has further expanded its local organization.

Data I/O Corporation, (NASDAQ: DAIO), the world leader in programming solutions for semiconductor devices, announces the appointment of Dr. Qinghua (Ching) Ma as General Manager of Data I/O’s China operations effective August 2, 2010. Data I/O China has offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Acculogic’s Manufacturing Test Systems Division, a global leader in electronic test and production solutions, announces the appointment of Vaughan Carlson to Southeast Engineering Manager.

DEK has appointed Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, Liang Zong, as its new Business Improvement Engineer. Joining DEK’s progressive Quality Department, the new recruit will be responsible for boosting company-wide efficiency through lean business improvement initiatives, in addition to developing its Quality Management Systems in the UK and China to help customers in these regions Expect More.

Etek Europe, a leading supplier of products and services to the European electronics industry, announces that they are delighted to welcome Willie Roy to their team of experts.

Trafalgar Publications Ltd., a global media provider of high-technology exhibitions, conferences and publications, appoints Elisangela Dahlke as Marketing Manager for GEM Expo 2010.

Practical Components Inc., a leading international distributor of mechanical IC samples or “dummy” components and SMD production tools and equipment, announces the fifth anniversary of Deanne Herman.

The industry’s leading vendor of wire, cable, and tubing products, Alpha Wire International, is delighted to announce the appointment of its new regional manager for the French and Benelux regions, Emmanuel Deboval. The announcement comes as the company is experiencing increased activity surrounding the highly successful launching of its LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) and Ecowire products.

Cookson has announced a new leader for its Enthone High Performance Specialty Chemicals business in Europe. David Crimp, currently Executive Vice President of Cookson’s Alpha Materials Group Europe will extend his role by assuming additional responsibility for Enthone Europe with immediate effect.

Vincent D. Russell, 78, of Avenel NJ, died on June 29, 2010 at his home. Born November 17, 1931, in Perth Amboy, NJ, he resided in Avenel for most of his life.

Electronic Interconnect’s President and CEO, Pratish Patel, has earned IPC Trainer Certification, and is authorized by IPC to conduct IPC-A-600 Application Specialist Training, per the globally-recognized IPC standard for the acceptability of printed circuit boards.

Multitest, a designer and manufacturer of final test handlers and final test sockets used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that Bernhard Lorenz, Director of Engineering, will present a paper titled “Test in Carriers - The New Test Solution” at the upcoming SEMICON West exhibition, scheduled to take place July 13-15, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The presentation will be held during TechSITE’s Test Challenges session on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 10:50-11:10 a.m. in the North Hall.

FCT Assembly announces the promotion of Katie Powell to Regional Sales Manager. Katie will be responsible for sales in Canada, the Northeastern United States and Texas.

STI Electronics, Inc., a full service organization providing training, electronic and industrial distribution, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, has appointed Harold Breen as Business Development/Sales Manager.

Inovar Inc., a leading contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) dedicated to providing flexible solutions to OEMs in the fastest growing segments of the electronic industry, announces that Jed Jones, VP of Sales & Marketing, participated in a Better Process Podcast. The podcast is available for viewing and/or downloading at www.podcasternews.com/bpp/5972/.

P. D. Circuits, Inc., specializing in delivering the highest quality PCBs, technical support, and service to OEM and EMS companies worldwide, has appointed Bill Hackett as Eastern Regional Sales Manager.

Torenko and Associates, a leading manufacturers’ representative organization specializing in the sales and marketing of premier electronics assembly equipment, production tools, test, inspection, and consumable products to the regional United States, announces that Don Evans has joined the team as Sales Engineer.