IPS AND CALUMET DISCUSS INDUSTRY SURVIVAL AND THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Last month, Calumet Electronics Vice President/CPO Elden Hendrickson, Jr. sat down with Mike Brask, President of Integrated Process Systems, Inc. to reflect on their two companies’ growth, industry fluctuations, and the power of partnership. Mike Brask: I was recently reminded that I’ve been in business 29 years when my LinkedIn account notified me that IPS […]
Michigan Tech’s Middlebrook Receives Department of Defense Award
IBAS Director announces plan to replicate the MTU program nationally HOUGHTON, Mich. (Aug. 24, 2002) The Department of Defense honored Michigan Technological University professor Dr. Christopher Middlebrook with an award for his innovative efforts to close education gaps and help build tomorrow’s electronics manufacturing workforce. Adele Radcliff, Director of the Department of Defense Industrial Base […]
NORTHERN HEATING AND PLUMBING HELPS KEEP CEC MOVING FORWARD
Since 2004, Northern Heating and Plumbing, based in Hancock, MI, has provided heating, cooling, plumbing, air purification, and water conditioning services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients. Their primary focus is building a quality experience for every customer. President Derek Wuebben and his team start with listening and getting the details right and carry their […]
DoD, Government, Educators, and Manufacturers Gather to Address Critical Electronics Workforce Shortage
Summit participants strategize how to build a strong and sustainable workforce HOUGHTON, Mich. (August 19, 2022) This week, leaders from industry, education, and government came together to develop strategies for building a strong and sustainable domestic electronics and microelectronics manufacturing workforce. Future Electronics Workforce: A Leadership Summit, which took place on the campus of Michigan […]
COPPER INSPECTOR’S EAGLE EYE PREVENTS WASTE AND KEEPS PROCESSES MOVING
Employee Spotlight: Terri Fontainen, Copper Inspector CALUMET, Mich. — Terri Fontainen has been a valuable member of the Calumet Electronics team since June 18, 2018! Among her co-workers, Terri has a reputation for being determined, industrious, and reliable. These are some the qualities that make her such an effective copper inspector. In her position, Terri […]
IEC SHARES CALUMET ELECTRONICS’ COMMITMENT TO OUTSTANDING SERVICE
In 1966, Jim Stone founded International Electronic Components (IEC) in Montreal, Québec. The company soon became the premier distributor to the printed circuit board industry in Eastern Canada, through partnerships with Dynachem, Chemcut and Mica. Today Jim’s son Shawn serves as president and majority owner, carrying out his father’s commitment to maintaining an outstanding customer […]
FORKLIFT OPERATOR HELPS OPERATIONS
STAY ON TRACK
Employee Spotlight: John Block, Forklift Operator – Purchasing CALUMET, Mich. — John Block has been a valuable member of the Calumet Electronics team since July, 2019! As a forklift operator and a member of the purchasing team, John can often be found at the back door, receiving the essential freight that comes to the Calumet […]
KLA Corporation: More than 24-year relationship allows Calumet to meet commitments and stay competitive
Calumet Electronics’ partnership with KLA Corporation traces all the way back to 1998, when they were known as Orbotech. Our purchase of a PC1411S Orbot AOI system began a 24-year relationship that continues today. Although they’re now a multinational company with more than 10,000 employees and offices all around the world, KLA’s commitment to customer […]
Calumet students take first place in “Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge”
Pictured above (L-R): Audra Thurston, Jordan Hicks, Kristen Ylitalo, and Dr. Meredith LaBeau following their recognition as the top team in the Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge. CALUMET, Mich. – Two Upper Peninsula girls recently took the Michigan aerospace industry by storm! CLK Washington Middle School students Jordan Hicks and Kristen Ylitalo outperformed more than […]
Employee Spotlight: Richard Rule
CALUMET, Mich. — Richard Rule has been a valuable member of the Calumet Electronics team for more than 40 years! His start date was July 31, 1980. As a Preventative Maintenance Drill Tech, Rich follows a set schedule to examine all of the machines in the drill room, ensuring that each one is up to […]
