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ATLANTA, GA – ECIA has issued an Industry Alert from its Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) experts to update members on an environmental regulation that will impact members. Minnesota’s PFAS law—often called “Amara’s Law” (Minn. Stat. § 116.943)—creates one of the most far-reaching reaching PFAS product reporting and restriction regimes in the U.S.
This regulation, which goes into effect in July of this year, concerns PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) which are a large family of synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s in products that need to resist water, grease, stains, or heat—things like nonstick cookware, food packaging, textiles, firefighting foams, and many industrial applications. Their carbon fluorine bonds are extremely strong, so they do not break down easily in the environment, which is why they are often called ‘forever chemicals.’
“Any company that has intentionally added PFAS in products, in other words, manufacturers, importers, and in some cases distributors, must report each product or component sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota that contains these chemicals,” explained Christine Wolnik, ECIA’s Vice President of Industry Practices. “The first comprehensive reports are due in July 2026, and annual reporting will be required after that. PFAS chemicals are harmful and their persistence plus growing scientific concern is driving aggressive new regulations, liability risks, and customer scrutiny,” she warned. “I want to thank the GIPC subject matter experts that worked on this Industry Alert: Michelle Riley, Quality Systems Manager, RS-Americas, Inc. and Adam Kraynak, Product Compliance Manager, Phoenix Contact.”
View the complete ECIA Industry Alert.
DAYTON, OH ― February 2026 ― Libra Industries, a leading provider of systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS), announced the appointment of Mayur Mundra as Chief Financial Officer. Mundra brings more than 20 years of global finance and operations leadership experience across manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, industrial, automotive, and energy markets.
Throughout his career, Mundra has demonstrated a strong track record of strengthening financial discipline, improving EBITDA performance, optimizing working capital, and building high-performing finance organizations. His leadership experience spans multi-site global operations, strategic planning, M&A integration, and business transformation initiatives.
“Mayur brings a powerful combination of financial rigor, operational insight, and global manufacturing experience,” said Andrew Williams, CEO of Libra Industries. “As we continue to scale our operations and invest in advanced capabilities across our facilities, his leadership will help ensure we maintain strong financial performance while positioning Libra for long-term, sustainable growth.”
As CFO, Mundra will oversee Libra’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, supporting continued investment in people, systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies across Libra’s nine facilities.
Libra Industries continues to invest heavily in its facilities nationwide, expanding equipment, automation, and capabilities to serve aerospace & defense, medical, semiconductor, industrial, robotics, and communications markets. With Mundra’s leadership, Libra is well positioned to further strengthen its financial infrastructure while accelerating strategic growth initiatives.
For more information about Libra Industries and its industry-leading manufacturing services, visit www.libraindustries.com.
Dallas, Texas — February 2026 — SMarTsol Technologies, a leading provider of technological solutions for the high-technology industry, announces the strategic expansion of its operations in the United States, reinforcing its commitment to growth, innovation, and close customer support in the North American market.
As part of this strategy, SMarTsol continues to strengthen its commercial and leadership team with professionals who bring extensive industry experience. Adan Galindo, Director of Sales, and Jorge Lara, Sales Manager, both based in El Paso, Texas, contribute strong commercial expertise and deep technical knowledge of the sector—key elements in the development and consolidation of customer relationships in the region.
Adan Galindo brings a solid background in sales and business development within the high-technology industry, having led commercial teams and results-driven strategies. Jorge Lara
complements this leadership with a strong technical profile and hands-on experience in industrial applications, enabling SMarTsol to deliver solutions closely aligned with its customers’ real operational needs.
In line with this growth, SMarTsol announces the addition of Marcos Martínez, who will join the team based in Dallas, Texas, as part of the company’s upcoming U.S. location. Marcos brings more than 30 years of experience in the PCBA/SMT industry, having held positions such as Process Engineer, Service Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Manager, Project Manager, and Director of Operations.
His professional background spans key areas including production, engineering, maintenance, service, training, sales, project management, and operational excellence, with experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing, as well as NPI and prototyping. He has worked across industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, servers, medical, automotive, aerospace, and semiconductors, and has led cross-functional teams and regional and global projects.
With the addition of Marcos Martínez and the strength of its existing team, SMarTsol ensures strategic coverage of the southern states of the United States, enhancing its ability to provide customer support, technical service, and project development throughout the region.
“Our expansion in the United States reflects a clear commitment to the industry: being closer to our customers, understanding their challenges, and supporting them with experience, technology, and local expertise. This growth is a natural step in our long-term vision to continue driving high-technology manufacturing in the region,” said Adan Galindo, Director of Sales at SMarTsol Technologies.
Through this expansion, SMarTsol reaffirms its position as a trusted strategic partner, combining global technology with local expertise to strengthen the competitiveness of the high-technology industry in the United States.
For additional information about SMarTsol Technologies’ products and services, visit www.SMarTsol america.com.
On 4 December 2025, Incap Corporation announced it had signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Lacon Group, a well-established EMS company with facilities in Germany and Romania:
We are excited to share with you that the acquisition was completed on 19 February 2026 after the approval of applicable regulatory clearances in Germany and Romania. Lacon Group is now a fully owned subsidiary of Incap Corporation, and its financial figures will be consolidated into Incap Group’s reporting as of 20 February 2026.
The Lacon business units will continue operating as highly independent units within Incap Corporation. All your current day‑to‑day contacts will remain unchanged.
For any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
The acquisition supports Incap’s growth strategy by strengthening its position in the defence, railway technology and medical technology sectors, where Lacon Group has established long-standing customer relationships. It also provides a foundation for further expansion in Germany, Europe’s largest EMS market. In addition, the acquisition broadens Incap’s capabilities in design, engineering and original design manufacturing (ODM), enabling stronger support for customers across the entire product lifecycle, from product development and to high-reliability manufacturing.
Founded in 1985, Lacon Group operates from modern and cost-efficient manufacturing facilities in Karlsfeld, Glinde and Boxberg in Germany, as well as in Galați, Romania, with a combined footprint of approximately 21,300 square metres. Lacon Group is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) company, offering printed circuit board assembly, cable harnessing, box build, system integration, as well as design, engineering, and testing services. Its strong ODM capability is built on advanced in-house design and development expertise and engineering competence.
Lacon Group has built long-standing relationships with well-established customers and serves a diversified customer base across industries such as defense, aerospace, mechanical engineering and automation, as well as railway technology, medical technology, and electrification technologies.
Lacon Group employs over 600 people, of which more than half are based in Romania. After the acquisition, Incap will provide electronics manufacturing and original design manufacturing services with a total of over 3,000 employees and a footprint of approximately 80,000 square meters in Europe, Asia and North America.
Carlsbad, CA, USA – 18 February 2026 – Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in reliable electronics manufacturing technologies, will exhibit their latest equipment and technology innovations for conformal coating and selective soldering in the Nordson booth #1831 at APEX EXPO 2026, 17-19 March, in Anaheim, California, USA. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and to help customers improve their electronics manufacturing with traceability and reliability.
The ASYMTEK Select Coat® SL-1040 conformal coating system will feature a new, non-contact flow meter designed to measure and adjust the flow rates of a wide range of coating materials, including particle-filled fluids and the latest green chemistries. The integrated flow meter provides traceability and boosts production efficiency with virtually no maintenance. Using ultrasonic technology, the non-contact flow meter is easy to install in existing SL-1040 or SL-940 conformal coating systems that have non-circulating fluid systems. Other new conformal coating developments will be previewed – visit booth #1831 to get a sneak peek.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations of the SELECT Synchro selective soldering system, showcasing its compact footprint and high-performance capabilities in the booth. Manufacturers worldwide are rapidly adopting the Synchro platform, including Kamstrup, a global leader in intelligent metering solutions, which recently increased production throughput by 20% and reclaimed 6 meters of factory floor space after integrating the SELECT Synchro into their manufacturing operations.
Visit the Nordson booth #1831 booth #1831 at APEX EXPO 2026, to collaborate with our experts and build the future of advanced packaging and printed circuit board assembly.
About Nordson Electronics Solutions
Nordson Electronics Solutions makes reliable electronics a reality. Through our ASYMTEK, MARCH, and SELECT brands, we supply the world's semiconductor, electronics, and precision assembly manufacturers with the innovative fluid dispensing, conformal coating, plasma treatment, and selective soldering solutions their products need to protect sensitive electronics and deliver a lifespan of reliability. Day after day, year after year, across the globe, for over 40 years, we've provided engineering and applications excellence to help our customers succeed.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework through an entrepreneurial, division-led organization to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. The Company’s direct sales model and applications expertise serves global customers through a wide variety of critical applications. Its diverse end-market exposure includes consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the Company has operations and support offices in over 35 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at www.nordson.com.
February 18, 2026 – Boardera Software Inc., a provider of PCB costing and quoting automation software for the electronics manufacturing industry, today announced the launch of European data hosting services to support its growing customer base across Europe and ensure compliance with regional data privacy requirements.
With this deployment, European PCB fabricators and EMS assembly companies can now leverage the full capabilities of the Boardera Platform while maintaining their data within Europe. This enhancement reinforces Boardera’s commitment to data security and regulatory alignment.
By deploying EU data hosting services, Boardera directly addresses key concerns for manufacturers operating under GDPR and other European regulatory requirements. Sensitive customer data, engineering files, and pricing intelligence remain under EU jurisdiction, supporting compliance objectives without compromising access to advanced automation and AI-driven capabilities.
"One of our primary objectives is to ensure our global partners can utilize the platform’s services, with data compliance and residency regulation being top of mind. Designs and design data are to be treated as top secret within any network of partners involved with manufacturing in this industry. We look forward to servicing EU partners while maintaining that standard,” stated Curtis Hunter, CEO of Boardera Software Inc.
