Important 2012 SEA program dates:  

·     August 2011

 The 2012 SEA website will accept entries beginning August 1. 

·     September 2011

The deadline for entries and payment is September 29.

Each participating company is responsible for providing us with valid contact information for 10-15 customers they would like to survey (7 - 10 customers for EMS companies with revenues less than $20 million) (15 customers for assembly equipment, material and software suppliers). We will collect this information after we receive your entry form. 

·     October 2011

The deadline for customer contact information is October 6.

·     December 2011

Customers have until December 6 to complete the survey. At that time, the surveys will close so that an independent consultant can tabulate results and we can prepare reports.

·     February 2012

Awards and reports will be presented at our annual SEA reception during IPC Apex Expo 2012 in San Diego. The ceremony will take place February 28 on the trade show floor.

·     April 2012

In addition to recognition on our website and in press releases, an article featuring the winners will be published in the April print edition of CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY. There will also be special advertising opportunities for winners.