CRANSTON, RI – Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, is proud to announce the expansion of its Business Development team with the appointment of three industry veterans: Andrew Davis, Joel Robbins, and Will Oliver. With more than 70 years of combined industry experience, these strategic additions will drive Federal Electronics’ national growth across Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Semiconductor markets.

team with deep industry expertise and a strategic vision for the future," said Ed Evangelista, President of Federal Electronics. "With these key appointments, we are strengthening our leadership and business development efforts to better serve our customers and drive continued success."

In his new role as Vice President of Business Development, William (Will) Oliver brings more than 30 years of experience in EMS market strategy, customer engagement, and growth execution. His leadership will be instrumental in expanding Federal Electronics’ national footprint and enhancing its high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing solutions.

"Our customers demand precision, reliability, and innovation, and Federal Electronics is poised to deliver on all fronts," added Evangelista. "I look forward to working with this talented team to expand our capabilities and bring even greater value to our partners."

Federal Electronics also welcomes Andrew Davis and Joel Robbins, both seasoned professionals with deep technical expertise and a long history of success in business development roles within the EMS industry. Their careers have been defined by building strong customer relationships, supporting complex manufacturing programs, and delivering tailored solutions that drive long-term growth. Their understanding of the technical landscape and customer needs allows them to create strategic partnerships that align with Federal’s core mission of delivering excellence in every build.

With these additions, Federal Electronics continues to invest in top-tier talent and strategic leadership to accelerate its national expansion and enhance its position as a trusted EMS provider. With a talented team and a clear vision, the company is poised for significant growth.

NASHVILLE – KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Capital Expo and Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, May 8 at George Mason University – Mason Square in Arlington, VA. KYZEN cleaning expert Will Sweet will be on-site providing information about chemistries for every phase electronic assembly production from stencil prints to finished boards.

AQUANOX A4618 is a groundbreaking aqueous cleaning chemistry designed to address the challenges of cleaning contemporary lead-free flux residues, including no-clean residues, while achieving immaculate, mirrored solder finishes. A4618 boasts a long tank life and outstanding materials compatibility in addition to high efficacy at lower concentrations and temperatures.

KYZEN E5631 is a next-generation stencil cleaner effective in the removal of all types of raw solder paste flux from stencils and A-side misprints in spray-in-air, understencil, and ultrasonic systems. It is cost-effectively designed for use at low concentrations and compatible with stencil foil, epoxy adhesives, frames and mesh.

KYZEN proudly provides cleaning solutions that allow electronics manufacturers to counter a wide variety of unique cleaning challenges in their production process. For more information, visit www.kyzen.com.

About KYZEN

KYZEN is a global leader in providing environmentally responsible, RoHS compliant precision cleaning chemistries for industries ranging from electronics and advanced packaging to metal finishing and aerospace applications. Since its founding in 1990, KYZEN’s innovative cleaning technologies, scientific expertise and customer support have been repeatedly recognized with the industry’s most prestigious awards. For more information, visit www.kyzen.com.

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – NOVAIR USA Corporation, a global leader in oxygen, nitrogen, and medical gas generation solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Horizon Sales as its newest manufacturers’ representative. Horizon Sales will represent NOVAIR’s high-performance gas generation systems throughout the Midwest region of the United States.

With nearly 50 years of global expertise providing reliable, efficient, and environmentally conscious gas generation technology, NOVAIR is excited to partner with Horizon Sales, a well-respected name in the electronics manufacturing industry. Known for its strong technical support, comprehensive product knowledge, and trusted customer relationships, Horizon Sales brings decades of experience as a manufacturers’ representative corporation and distribution group offering machinery and supplies to the electronics sector.

“NOVAIR is excited to collaborate with a team as well-connected and customer-focused as Horizon Sales,” said John Longuil, Chief Executive Officer of NOVAIR USA. “This partnership allows us to strengthen our footprint in the Midwest and offer localized support for our nitrogen and oxygen generation systems across key manufacturing industries.”

“We’re proud to partner with NOVAIR as their Midwestern sales representative,” said Dave Trail, President of Horizon Sales. “Their cutting-edge nitrogen generation systems are a perfect fit for the electronics manufacturing industry, and this partnership supports our mission to deliver top-tier solutions to our customers.”

NOVAIR’s American-made gas generators offer unmatched performance, delivering oxygen at 93% ±3% concentration and nitrogen purity levels from 90% to 99.999%. These solutions are engineered to serve a wide variety of industries including electronics assembly, semiconductors, aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing.

This strategic alliance expands access to NOVAIR’s efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable gas solutions while ensuring best-in-class support for customers across the region.

For more information, visit www.novair-usa.com or www.horizonsales.com.

NASHVILLE – Magnalytix, providing real-time reliability solutions for electronics manufacturing, is excited to announce the launch of its new weekly technical blog, debuting April 29, 2025, on Magnalytix.com. Each Tuesday, Magnalytix experts will deliver fresh insights, research findings, and thought leadership on Surface Insulation Resistance SIR), ionic contamination, and other key reliability factors affecting today’s electronic assemblies.

The blog’s inaugural post will be authored by Dr. Mike Bixenman, Magnalytix President and Co-founder, widely recognized as a thought leader in electronics reliability and cleanliness testing.

“We are excited to launch this platform where we will share weekly updates on our research, findings, and advancements in ensuring
reliability in electronic assembly manufacturing,” said Dr. Bixenman.

“Our goal is to keep you informed about what we are doing and how our innovations can help you achieve your goals by enhancing the reliability of your products.”

Authored by members of the Magnalytix technical team, including specialists featured on the Our Team page, the blog will offer practical knowledge grounded in science, field experience, and ongoing reliability testing. From mitigating failure risks to improving real-time process controls, each post will highlight strategies for ensuring robust, dependable electronics in demanding environments.

To receive notifications when a new blog is published, visitors can subscribe directly on the Magnalytix website, and receive updates directly to their inbox every Tuesday.

To learn more about Magnalytix’s suite of real-time reliability solutions, SIR test boards, and cleanliness validation tools, visit www.magnalytix.com.