MENTOR, OH ― May 2022 ― Libra Industries, a privately-held systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, today announced the appointment of Luis Montiel, CPA, CTP, FPAC as Chief Financial Officer. A senior finance executive, Montiel brings multi-industry experience in startups, public and private equity owned corporations with revenues ranging from $7 million to $25 billion USD.

Montiel will oversee all aspects of Finance & Accounting as the financial leader for Libra Industries. He has more than 20 years of expertise in operational finance, venture capital, capital markets, global cash management, commercial finance, accounting, and mergers and acquisitions.

Two of Montiel’s most recent roles include CFO at Pine Creek Renewables and CFO at Jabil Digital Solutions. His proven ability to quickly learn diverse industries' details and improve profits has led to numerous acquisitions and transformed finance organizations.

Montiel earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a M.B.A. from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. He is a Certified Public Accountant – State of Florida, Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional.

Libra Industries continues to invest to provide customized manufacturing solutions for its customers’ complex product requirements. Through its broad range of capabilities, Libra offers its customers the most capable manufacturing team in the industry. For more information about Libra Industries, visit www.libraindustries.com.

About Libra Industries

Libra Industries is a leading provider of Systems Integration & Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including Medical, Mil/Aerospace, Industrial, Semiconductor, Robotics and Communications. Six world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality.

Indium Corporation expert Andreas Karch, regional technical manager and technologist – advanced applications, and Ralf Sedlatschek, head of technology, KATEK Group, will co-present their joint process development on a materials solution to prevent hotspots in thermally-critical components at SMTconnect, May 10, 11:40 a.m.-Noon, Nuremberg, Germany.

In their German-language presentation, Solder Material for Mounting Thermally Critical Components, Karch and Sedlatschek, will share the results of a joint process development project designed to guarantee the prevention of hotspots under thermally critical components utilizing a standard reflow process.

To learn more about Indium Corporation’s suite of proven products, visit indium.com/auto or stop by its booth (#5-320) at the show.

Andreas Karch provides technical support on solder paste and preforms, fluxes, and thermal management materials to Indium Corporation’s customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Karch has more than 20 years of automotive industry experience in PCB and power electronics, including the advanced development of customized electronics. He received an award for developing one of the top 10 innovative patents for automotive LED assembly. Karch is an ECQA-certified integrated design engineer and holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt. His thorough understanding of process technologies and project management skills reinforces Indium Corporation’s commitment to providing world-class service to its customers in Europe.

Ralf Sedlatschek is the head of technology and radiation protection officer for KATEK Grassau. He is a state-certified engineer with more than 30 years of industry experience. His professional experience includes measurement engineer and quality manager for toolmaking and aviation industries; he has held multiple technical leading positions with KATEK Grassau since joining the company in 2005.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.