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AUBURN HILLS, MI – The Murray Percival Company, the award-winning leading supplier to the Midwest’s electronics industry, today announced their exciting partnership with Protektive Pak, a leading manufacturer of top-tier Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Packaging Solutions. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the distribution side of the industry, enhancing the level of protection for electronic components while catering to the unique needs of customers.

Protektive Pak, with its rich history dating back to 1989, boasts an impressive array of ESD packaging solutions, including a distinctive impregnated, static dissipative corrugated material, conductive Plastek™ products, thermoforming, and ESD foams. The acquisition of the Protektive Pak line by Desco Industries, Inc. (DII) in 2002 further solidified its position as a frontrunner in the market.

“We are proud to say we distribute Protektive Pak,” said Mark Percival, Owner, VP, and Product Support Specialist of the Murray Percival Company. “Their dedication to providing high-quality ESD containers and material handling products aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering excellence to our valued customers.”

Protektive Pak’s comprehensive range of stock static dissipative corrugated items stands as a testament to their continuous innovation and commitment to top-notch service. As a result, Protektive Pak has become the gold standard in the industry, consistently surpassing expectations and setting new benchmarks for competitors.

From custom ESD packaging to safeguarding products from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), as well as physical and shock damage, Protektive Pak’s diverse lineup ensures that customers find precisely what they need to protect their valuable electronic components.

The Murray Percival Company, a recipient of numerous awards for its outstanding contributions to the electronics industry, acknowledges the ubiquitous presence of Protektive Pak’s offerings among their customers. Recognizing the multitude of options that Protektive Pak presents, The Murray Percival Company is thrilled to promote and distribute these innovative solutions, reaffirming their commitment to excellence in serving the electronics community.

To experience Protektive Pak’s cutting-edge ESD Packaging Solutions firsthand, visit www.murraypercival.com

SENAI, MALAYSIA – V.S. Industry Berhad Originating Summons for Inspection of Accounting Records Filed by VSIB and Datuk Beh Kim Ling Against Lim Chang Huat, Lim Chee Kon, Chow Chun Pooi@Chow Chan Leong and NEP Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad

1. Reference is made to the announcement dated 22 August 2022 made by the Company. The terms herein shall bear the same meaning a defined in the said announcement.

2. As announced by the Company, the High Court had on 10 June 2022 ordered NEP to:
2.1 open its Accounting Records (including its subsidiaries) for inspection by the Company and DB’s Auditor and/or by the Auditor’s colleagues within 8 working days from the date of being served with the inspection order and the said inspection shall be carried out on working days between 9:30am and 5:00pm and shall continue for the next 30 working days thereafter;
2.2 make available the Accounting Records for the Auditor and/or his colleagues to make copies and/or take extracts; and
2.3 supply to the Company and/or DB copies of the documents listed in Annexure B to the inspection order within the inspection period above.

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3. Pursuant to the Inspection Order, the Auditor’s colleagues commenced inspection of the Accounting Records of NEP and its subsidiaries in NEP’s premises on 1 July 2022 and the inspection ended on 12 August 2022.

4. However, the Company alleged that NEP has frustrated and/or stultified the Inspection Order by failing to comply with the terms of the Inspection Order as set out in paragraphs 2.1 – 2.3 above. LCH, LCK, CCP and Kong Kian Huat (“KKH”) as NEP’s officers have each failed to ensure that the Inspection Order is complied with by NEP.

5. The Company had therefore on 21 October 2022 filed for leave to initiate committal proceedings against NEP, LCH, LCK, CCP and KKH. Arising from the leave granted by the High Court on 13 December 2022, the Company commence committal proceedings on 27 December 2022 against NEP, LCH, LCK, CCP and KKH for breach and/or disobedience of the Inspection Order [“Committal Proceedings”].

6. On 19 June 2023, the High Court Judge heard the Committal Proceedings and reserved decision to be delivered on 17 August 2023.

7. The Company wishes to announce that the High Court Judge had on 17 August 2023 concluded that the charges of contempt brought by the Company have been proven beyond reasonable doubt and found NEP, LCH, LCK, CCP and KKH guilty of contempt of court as follows:
7.1 NEP has breached the Inspection Order by failing to comply with the terms of the Inspection Order as set out in paragraphs 2.1 – 2.3 above;
7.2 LCH, LCK, CCP and KKH as officers of NEP are guilty for contempt of court for failing to ensure the compliance of the Inspection Order by NEP;
7.3 The conduct of NEP, LCH, LCK, CCP and KKH has intrinsic tendency to interfere with the administration of justice.

[NEP, LCH, LCK, CCP and KKH are collectively known as “Contemnors”]

8. After finding that the Contemnors are guilty of contempt of court, the High Court Judge was supposed to proceed with hearing of mitigation factors and thereafter passing appropriate sentence against the Contemnors on 17 August 2023. This has been adjourned to 24 August 2023 arising from the Contemnors’ counsel’s application on the ground that LCH (who was present in Court) had to be sent to hospital due to breathing difficulties.

9. Any further development(s) of the above matters will be announced in due course.

SANTA CLARA, CA – Nokia today announced that it is the first telecom vendor to manufacture fiber broadband optical modules in the U.S. for use in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Partnering with Fabrinet, a global manufacturer of highly precise optical products, Nokia will produce multi-rate optical modules at Fabrinet’s state-of-the-art facility in Santa Clara, California. Production will start in 2024 and brings additional high-tech jobs to the country. The announcement builds on Nokia’s previous decision to produce fiber-optic broadband network electronic products in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Optical modules are a key high-tech component of fiber broadband networks. They convert electrical signals into light and vice versa, and are essential for connecting homes to high speed, multi-gigabit broadband. By manufacturing these optical modules in the U.S., Nokia continues to expand its list of products and solutions for networks rollouts using BEAD or other funding. States and infrastructure players seeking to participate in BEAD and the $42.45bn of available funding allocated for broadband rollouts to unserved and underserved communities are required to use equipment manufactured in the U.S.

Operators seeking to leverage BEAD funding to bridge the digital divide now have access to the latest cutting-edge technology for their deployments. Today, more than 70 percent of fiber broadband lines in North America are powered by Nokia. Using multi-rate optical modules and products allows operators to easily upgrade speeds from 1 Gig to Multi-Gig. Combined with Nokia’s award-winning 25G solutions and research into 100G technology, this ensures that operators are building fiber networks that will meet user requirements for generations to come.

Sandy Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia, said: “Many in the industry have said that manufacturing optical modules in the U.S. was impossible. Today, we’re proving it can be done. Working alongside the Department of Commerce and Fabrinet, we’re excited to add optical modules to the list of technology solutions that will be produced here in the U.S. and become available to programs like BEAD which are so critical to bridging the digital divide.”

Harpal Gill, President and COO of Fabrinet, said: “Fabrinet specializes in manufacturing complex, precision optical and electro-optical products used in telecommunications networks and data centers. As a trusted partner of the world’s most demanding OEMs, we are excited to help bring the production of Nokia’s optical modules to the U.S. and support their efforts to bridge the digital divide. We’re pleased to partner with Nokia in order to help provide high-speed fiber broadband access to more people, homes and communities.”

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – On August 10, 2023, Steven D. Borges, Executive Vice President and CEO, Diversified Manufacturing Services, announced that he intends to retire from Jabil (NYSE: JBL). on December 31, 2023, remaining available to transition his responsibilities through December 31, 2024.

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Adtran today announced the expansion of advanced telecommunications equipment manufacturing at its state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, Alabama, to meet the growing demand for domestically produced network electronics, spurred by the Biden-Harris Administration’s $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and its Made-in-America policies in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

With a total investment of up to $5 million and the creation of up to 300 high-quality, good-paying jobs, today’s announcement is an exciting step forward in Adtran’s decades-long journey to make communications simpler and more affordable for millions of Americans.

Adtran is expanding its current US production of optical line termination (OLT) equipment and preparing to onshore the manufacturing of optical network terminals (ONTs).

To celebrate this announcement, Adtran is welcoming Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator, and Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator, for a tour of its 270,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

“As a leading US telecommunications equipment provider, we look forward to partnering with state broadband offices and network operators across the country as they expand secure, high-speed internet access to millions of Americans,” said Tom Stanton, CEO of Adtran. “This expansion not only represents a strategic investment in Adtran’s growing workforce and manufacturing capabilities but also demonstrates our long-term commitment to strengthening the domestic supply chain and securing communications networks with American-made equipment.”

Adtran is excited to welcome new employees to its team and is committed to investing in their success with on-the-job training and by extending the same industry-leading benefits it offers its current employees, including a college tuition reimbursement program.

Adtran is investing in the community by partnering with local area schools for its high school apprenticeship program and developing a co-op program for college students. The diversity of Adtran’s workforce reflects the diversity of Alabama: People of color make up over 40% of Adtran’s manufacturing team and one-third identify as African American. 57% of manufacturing employees are women, compared to a manufacturing industry average of just 30%.

“This announcement is the latest example of how we’re turning ‘Made in America’ into a reality and expanding manufacturing across the country,” commented Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce. “Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we will connect everyone in America to high-speed internet networks built by American workers with American-made equipment.”

“The Internet for All initiative is not just a connectivity program, it’s a jobs program – for the people who build the networks and for the people who make the equipment those networks need,” said Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator. “If network equipment can be made in America, it should be made in America. Companies like Adtran are stepping up and answering that call.”

“Access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it is an essential tool to access education, healthcare and jobs,” commented Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda has made the largest investment in high-speed internet in our country’s history to ensure all Americans are connected to affordable, reliable high-speed internet using Made-in-America materials. Adtran’s exciting announcement today is part of a manufacturing boom that is creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economy – including here in Huntsville, Alabama.”

“The Tennessee Valley has long been a national leader in developing the advanced technologies that support our modern industrial base. The investments announced today will help ensure that broadband is able to reach more Americans with equipment made right here in North Alabama, supporting our economy and the United States as a whole,” noted Dale Strong, US Representative (AL-05).

PORTO, PORTUGAL – Critical Manufacturing, a global leader in next-level automation and manufacturing execution systems (MES), has announced a stellar slate of speakers and panelists for its upcoming MES & Industry 4.0 (MESI) International Summit. Portugal’s Secretary of State for Digitalization and Administrative Modernization Mário Campolargo will deliver the inaugural speech to the conference, Industry 4.0 strategy advisor Jeff Winter from Hitachi Solutions will deliver the opening keynote, and experts implementing digitalization projects will share their experience and insights in panels and presentations throughout the two-day event, taking place September 7-8, 2023.

“This is a very exciting time to be involved in manufacturing automation. Industry 4.0 is taking hold, and many companies are finding smarter ways to cut costs, streamline operations and improve quality. We created this summit as a platform for bringing those who have cross industry and cross company experience with smart manufacturing together with those applying it in their own companies,” said Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO at Critical Manufacturing.

MES & Industry 4.0 International Summit provides industry leaders, experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future of the manufacturing industry a platform to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest innovations, trends, and best practices in an environment conducive to learning and growth. It includes a panel discussion, hands-on round tables, captivating demonstrations, and thought- provoking case studies.

Jeff Winter, the keynote speaker, is an expert in helping manufacturers implement Industry 4.0 to improve their operations. The second day will feature a keynote presentation on “Supercharging Manufacturing Transformation: Delivering business value from shop floor to top floor” by Hari Sadarhalli and Shantanu Rai, corporate vice president and associate vice president respectively, at HCL Technologies Ltd. The event will further encompass roundtable discussions led by Critical Manufacturing MES users and other industry leaders, focusing on the following topics:

  • Role of MES and IIoT in Building Resilient and Data-driven Enterprise. Thomas Beeg, Managing Director and CEO at Fabmatics USA will moderate the panel, which will include Frank Hochschultz from Fraunhofer, Thomas Amrein from Vishay, and Christian Schmidbauer from AMS Osram.
  • Decoding IoT: Practical Guidance for Success in Modern Manufacturing, which will focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of modern manufacturing and shop-floor equipment integration. Panelists include John Vargo, Jeff Rericha and Yi Han Lee, all of Rovisys.
  • Partnering for the Digital Plant of Future, which will examine the divide between the Industry 4.0 vision and the reality. Panelists include Cognizant IOT industrial operations specialists Amol Akre and NS Mahadevan.
  • Docker Containers, the Future of Industry 4 Software Development. Panelists include Neil Cresswell and Tobia Mühlnikel, both of Portainer.io.

Complementing the keynotes and panels will be industry use case presentations from experts representing the following industries:

  • Semiconductor production, including Didier Chavet, head of manufacturing IT operations, Micron Technology;  David Fried, corporate vice president, Lam Research; Priya Almelkar, VP IT manufacturing and product engineering, Wolfspeed, and Missy Stigall SVP, global fab Wolfspeed.
  • Medical device manufacturing, including Michael Kaiser, global process coordinator, B.Braun and Tonniele Naeher, MES program manager, Integer.
  • Industrial equipment manufacturing, including Tarun Chopra, head of manufacturing services for Danfoss Group IT.
  • Electronics manufacturing, including Alexander Hagenfeldt, Senior Manager Service EMEA at ASMPT.

Expected attendees include CXOs, VPs, directors, and managers of manufacturing, production, IT, and operations, many of whom are managing digitalization, innovation initiatives. Space is limited and available on a first come, first service basis.

For more information about MESI 4.0 or to pre-register for the event, please visit https://mesi40- summit.com?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=mw&utm_campaign=MESI40

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