VERNON HILLS, IL – Fuji America Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Choi as Business Development Manager for North America, effective April 2025. With over two decades of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in sales, engineering, and strategic growth.​

Prior to joining Fuji America, Mark held leadership roles at Hanwha Semitech, including Vice President of Sales for the U.S. and Canada, and Western Regional Sales Manager. His extensive background also includes engineering leadership positions at Samsung and Dynatech, where he focused on advanced SMT solutions and customer-centric innovation.​

In his new role, Mark will be responsible for driving business development initiatives across North America, strengthening customer relationships and expanding Fuji’s market presence in the region.​

“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Fuji America team,” said Tom Zabkiewicz, Executive Vice President at Fuji America Corporation. “His deep industry expertise and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled service to our customers.”​

Mark holds a degree from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and is based in Garden Grove, California.​

EUROPE – Scanfil and Emerson signed an agreement concerning the Rosemount Tank Radar for Advanced Level Measurement Solutions. Emerson is a global technology, software and engineering company domiciled in the USA. Emerson’s Tank Radar Solutions field-mounted controllers feature a modern design and provide a simple, intuitive user interface.

“The agreed partnership between Scanfil and Emerson is new, and we are really excited. Emerson has very high standards to their partners in terms of quality and on time delivery “, tells Scanfil’s Sales Manager Martin Kållberg at Scanfil’s Malmö plant. “We started with prototypes and a new product introduction process in 2024, and we are now entering the manufacturing phase of tank radar control units”.

Quality is a key element as the radar solution plays a crucial role in controlling pumps in lifting stations or wet wells, ensuring efficient and secure operation. To secure the quality and align with Emerson’s high requirements, Scanfil has invested in new coating lines and UV-light cured coating line.

“Scanfil will manufacture and assemble our tank radar control units. They can meet our commitment to high-quality and fast”, says Emerson’s Strategic Purchaser Miguel Gonçalves. “This collaboration sets a new milestone for our collaborations, highlighting the potential for future developments."

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – BEST Inc., a leader in electronic component services, training, and products is pleased to announce its Mobile Training Center (MTC) that stands out as the sole traveling solder training classroom across the United States. Accommodating up to 10 students, our MTC is fully equipped with all essential resources, including stereo microscopes, ESD protection, and high-quality professional hand soldering tools. Tailored to your needs we provide both IPC certified and BEST courses within our Mobile Training Center, ready to be conducted at a location of your preference. BEST offers both operator (CIS) and trainer (CIT) level IPC certifications for:

• IPC J-STD-001: Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
• IPC-A-610: Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies
• IPC/WHMA-A-620: Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
• IPC 7711/7721: Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies
• Soldering 101: Introduction to the Basics of Soldering

Our staff is apprised of Master IPC Trainers (MIT) who possess in-depth knowledge and extensive training experience. They've performed soldering techniques on our customers' boards countless times, validating their real-world effectiveness and reliability. Rest assured, you'll learn from experts who bring practical, proven expertise to every class.

Visit: https://soldertraining.net/private-training/ to request a quote for our Mobile Training Center.

About BEST Inc.

Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, BEST Inc. has been a certified IPC Training Center for nearly 30 years, offering IPC Certifications for Trainer (CIT) and Operator (CIS) courses. Our Master Instructors focus on practical, hands-on skills through regularly scheduled and customizable private training options nationwide. Our in-house PCB Rework facility keeps trainers updated with the latest technology, ensuring we maintain the highest standards in solder training. We value every individual who chooses BEST for their training as we pursue excellence together.

DOVER, DE – Luminovo, the number one quoting, procurement and collaboration software for the electronics supply chain, is excited to announce its upcoming live webinar, “From BOM to Build: How EMS Can Accelerate Quoting & Win More Business.” The 45-minute session will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

In today’s fast-paced electronics manufacturing industry, speed and accuracy are more than competitive advantages—they’re essential for survival. This webinar will explore how EMS providers can reduce quote turnaround times from weeks to hours, cut manual BOM effort by up to 80%, and dramatically improve their win rates.

Hosted by Sam Mason, Business & Operations Lead – North America, and Matthew Rosenberg, Sales Lead – North America, the session will uncover the real-world impact of quoting inefficiencies—and provide a roadmap to transform outdated processes into a digital advantage.

Attendees will learn how to accelerate quoting cycles by automating BOM validation and sourcing, eliminate costly errors with clean data handovers, and scale quoting operations without adding headcount. The webinar will also highlight how smarter collaboration between EMS and OEM teams can drive better business outcomes.

Designed for quoting and business development managers, procurement professionals, component engineers, program managers, and operations directors, the webinar offers practical guidance for EMS companies looking to grow more efficiently and win more business.

“If your quoting team is buried in spreadsheets and constantly fighting RFQs, this webinar is your chance to level up,” said Sam Mason. “We’ll show you how digitized quoting workflows can dramatically reduce turnaround times and help you win more business.”

Register now to reserve your spot.

For more information about how Luminovo is helping EMS companies modernize operations, visit www.luminovo.com.

About Luminovo

Luminovo is a leading SaaS company building the platform for the electronics supply chain. Designed to streamline monitoring, quoting, and procurement processes, Luminovo’s software enables supply chain collaboration by connecting EMS providers, distributors, suppliers, PCB manufacturers, and ERP systems. By breaking down data silos and automating critical workflows, Luminovo helps electronics companies reduce costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate time-to-market.