02-25-10

Epec: From Building Boards to Managing Supply Chains

EMS007 Editor Steve Gold recently had the opportunity to interview Epec Engineered Technologies Director of Operations, Kendall Paradise, a third-generation PCB person whose family has been building circuit boards since 1952. The interview offered insights not only into the evolution of a 58-year old small business from board builder to supply chain manager, but into the changing face of the North American PCB industry.

Click Here to read the entire interview.

01-11-10

Epec Engineered Technologies is Now Delivering
Quick Turn Flex & Rigid Flex PCB's

"After two years of significant investment and expanded manufacturing capabilities, Epec is now providing seven-day flex and rigid flex PCB's, with our industry leading quality standards," shared Kendall Paradise, Director of Operations.

The seven and ten day quick turn fabrication is also supported by Epec’s in house circuit design and engineering team, to ensure on time delivery.

You can visit our Product Pages, for more technical information on flex and rigid flex circuits, including quick turn 7 and 10 day delivery.

10-27-09

Epec Becomes Epec Engineered Technologies

Epec Engineered Technologies, formerly Epec, announced today that it has changed its corporate identity to Epec Engineered Technologies and is launching a new Web site, www.epectec.com.

Epec, the oldest and fastest growing PCB manufacturer in North America, has recently expanded its design and manufacturing capabilities, into built-to-print engineered electronic products, resulting in an identity shift and new Web site.

Three years ago, in partnership with several key customers, Epec began investing in broadening their product offering to include the development and manufacture of membrane switches, graphic overlays and custom battery packs. With this growth came the expansion of their already substantial 24 x 7 engineering services, which offers customers product development support, and gives the company a distinct advantage in getting their products to market, at the lowest overall cost.

Ed McMahon, CEO of Epec Engineered Technologies, commented on this significant decision, "Epec's strategic initiatives are focused on quality, innovation and value-added services. When our customers began asking us to diversify and assist them in manufacturing other built-to-print products in their supply chain, we did extensive research, and worked closely with them to make the right investments, that align with their needs. Our longer range plan is to continue developing engineering and manufacturing solutions that help our customers get to market faster. Expanding our name at this juncture, to Epec Engineered Technologies, is both appropriate and timely."

Click Here to listen to Epec's CEO, Ed McMahon, talk about his company's transition from a PCB fabricator to an engineered technologies company providing a variety of services and products to their customers. The new business model has allowed them to thrive in what many see as a very difficult market, growing while most are in decline.

09-15-09

Epec Wins Supplier of the Year Award

Epec has won a "Supplier of the Year" award from ESI, one of North America’s leading EMS Companies. ESI cited Epec’s "quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery."

"We’re always honored to win a Supplier of the Year awards, because it validates our commitment to outstanding service," said John Stabers, Vice President of Sales, at Epec. "But most of all, we’re gratified to have such tangible proof that we’re satisfying a key customer."

Epec won ESI’s Supplier of the Year award by participating in a vendor scorecard program managed by ESI’s engineering and procurement organizations.

Participants are rated quarterly on quality, on time delivery, price, and responsive service.

05-01-09

Epec Launches InstantPCBQuote 1.0

After more than two years of development, Epec launched InstantPCBQuote 1.0, making PCB buying faster and easier than ever before.

Rob Forand, Epec’s IT Director, shared that our "customer feedback continues to be very positive." "Major OEM engineers we surveyed said that InstantPCBQuote is more flexible, gives more options, is more intuitive, and is backed by the company they trust."

InstantPCBQuote was extensively tested during the 6 month Beta period, and includes a host of new features:

• Expanded board configuration parameters
• Complete quick turn pricing for 3 and 7 day orders
• Integration into Epec’s leading supply chain and technology platform
• Reduced tooling and test pricing
• More competitive pricing on lower volume orders
• Streamlined re-order process for existing online parts

03-31-09

Epec names Derek Dixon as Engineered Products Director

Epec is proud to announce the appointment of Derek Dixon as the Director of Engineered Electronic Product Sales to culminate the next step in providing world class build-to-print product solutions.

Derek was most recently with GM Nameplate, Inc, one of the largest graphic overlay, nameplate, and custom component manufacturers in the world. Derek served as Business Development Manager, where he successfully grew partnerships with OEM’s in 20 states.

Derek shared, "I joined Epec because of the company’s world class manufacturing and engineering capabilities in membrane keypads, graphic overlays, and custom battery packs. I greatly respect Epec’s financial strength, and commitment to further investment in engineered product solutions."

Ed McMahon, CEO of Epec, commented, "We have been searching for a leader to work closely with our engineering and sales organizations to make it easier for our customers, from design through delivery. Derek has demonstrated great success in our growing product sectors and we are proud to have him with us."

03-09-09

Marlo Electronics, Inc. and Epec, LLC have joined together to give customers a greater range of high quality products and services.

[Ft. Lauderdale, FL and New Bedford, MA: March 9, 2009] Marlo Electronics, Inc. and Epec, LLC shared today that they have joined together to give customers a greater range of high quality products and services.

Mark Goddard, President of Marlo Electronics, Inc., stated, “Due to the globalization and economics of this industry, Marlo Electronics Inc. has extensively searched for a partner to consolidate seamlessly without disruption and who will continue to give our customers good quality, prices, and deliveries.

Epec, LLC has been in business since 1952, with growth evolving into numerous manufacturing plants throughout the United States and Asia producing time sensitive multilayers, quick turn prototypes, and large production orders.

We know this will strengthen our relationship with all customers by providing advanced product diversification. Acceptance of orders and providing technical expertise will be shared by Marlo Electronics and Epec personnel.

After 40+ years in the printed circuit industry, the legacy of Marlo Electronics Inc. has been passed to Bill and Randy Dietz, who have serviced the customers for many years in the printed circuit board business. Bill & Randy will continue to be your sales executives and will carry forward with customer relationships.

Ed McMahon, President of Epec, LLC, stated, "We are excited and convinced this partnership will provide one of the best manufacturing and technical teams in the industry." We look forward to a continued healthy relationship with all our customers and invite you to visit www.epecpcb.com for more information about Epec.

Alternatively, you can continue to contact Randy Dietz @ (813) 220-4859. We appreciate your working with Randy & Bill for your continued and future printed circuit board requirements.

Again, Marlo Electronics appreciates your business and wonderful relationships throughout these 40+ years. We look forward to a strong healthy growth in business and a profitable relationship for all in the years to come.

Mark Goddard
President
Marlo Electronics, Inc.

Ed McMahon
President
Epec, LLC

10-01-08

Epec Continues Technology Equipment Investments with Fischerscope.

One of Epec’s latest equipment purchases, the Fischerscope XDVM-W, is now fully operational, to quickly and easily measure the coating thickness and alloy composition of virtually any metal coating system. This newest device better ensures that our customers products are consistently built to the right specifications, supported by in depth analysis.

The installation, part of Epec’s newest $1mm Capital Investment Program, gives Epec’s Quality Department another important measurement tool, to improve product delivery, proactively prevent quality problems, and improve our speed at responding to quality challenges.

The Fischerscope measures the thickness of surface finishes. (Silver, gold, tin, tin-lead, nickel), the thickness of underlying metals. (Copper, nickel), the percent ratio of present metal elements, and detects contaminate metals.

"Over the past year, Epec’s quality team has made significant improvements throughout our global supply chain, and our quality metrics have improved by more than 30% year over year," shared Chris Perry, Epec’s Quality Manager. "We understand that surface finish thickness and inorganic surface metal contaminants can directly affect board solderability, and are a growing concern throughout the electronics sector."

"With the Fischerscope purchase and operation, we can meet and exceed the level of service to our customers through improved qualitative analysis, instant data results, and quicker lead times."

09-18-08

Epec names Todd Marlatt Sales Director for the Western United States.

Epec is pleased to share the hiring of a key sales mangement position with Todd Marlatt becoming the Sales Director for the Western United States.

Todd brings to Epec over 12 years experience in Inside Sales, Customer Service and Outside Sales. He comes most recently from Sanmina-SCI, one of the largest PCB and OEM companies In the world, where he was a successful Business Development Manager in the Texas area, responsible for several major accounts while simultaneously developing new accounts from inception. Prior to Sanmina, Todd spent 8 years with DDI during which time he helped staff, train and develop DDI's very successful Inside Sales and Customer Service organization.

In his role with Epec, Todd will initially assume Sales Mangement responsibility for the Rocky Mountain and lower Midwest territories. He will also have a role of direct sales responsibility for the Texas territory focused on creating a significant sales presence for Epec in the coming months.

"Todd 's addition represents a significant step in Epec's strategic initiative to successfully extend our sales reach as we strive to achieve our growth objectives. His proven experiences make him ideally suited to lead Epec’s efforts in the Western US focused on value added PCB and Engineered Component products," shared John Stabers, Epec’s Vice President of Sales.

06-01-08

Epec Announces Management Appointments and Promotions in the Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain Organizations. Dana Laflash Joins as Controller; Chris Perry and Sharon Bartnik Promoted To Management

Epec today announced a series of management appointments and promotions that further strengthen the company's global operations. Epec’s CEO, Ed McMahon, announced that Dana Laflash has joined the company as Corporate Controller, and that Chris Perry and Sharon Bartnik have been promoted to Management, and membership to our Executive Committee.

"Today's announcements underscore our commitment to becoming the market leader, by being employee powered and customer focused. Our growing management team is dedicated to making Epec the first choice in our customers minds." McMahon said. "I have known and respected Chris and Sharon for many years and am proud to have promoted them to our Executive Committee. Their continued leadership growth, and reputations for effectively managing tough challenges is well deserved."

"Broadening our leadership team with Dana Laflash is also an important step forward for Epec, as we continue grow and focus on optimally managing our finance, audit, and accounting departments."