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relationships with our customers, but rather genuine partnerships that optimize growth and engagement for both parties.”
As our conversation closes, talk turns to the wider PCB industry and how Summit will continue to be the most reliable manufacturing partner for its global customers.“ There’ s constant innovation in the PCB market, and that’ s what makes it such an exciting space to work,” Shane shares.“ The evolution of technology is all around us, from new materials and higher speeds to the introduction of mission assurance. Innovation is also being driven by the densification of the components assembled onto our PCBs, as our customers are trying to achieve the most functionality while navigating space constraints.
“ Also, the US Department of Defense is shifting its procurement strategy to prioritize more commercial methods, so we must optimize our strategy to serve increased demand and new customers with slightly different business models. The future is about technology and capacity expansion; we’ ve become market leaders in the segments we serve, particularly aerospace and defense, and we’ ll look to reach the same status in new markets moving forward,” Shane concludes.
From a dual acquisition in 2016 to a portfolio of cutting-edge PCB solutions, Summit has built an industry-leading reputation as a trusted manufacturing partner across North America and beyond. With technological complexity continuing to grow, especially in the aerospace, defense, and advanced computing sectors, the need for a partner that can deliver precision, speed, and genuine collaboration has never been greater. With Shane at the helm, Summit is well-placed to replicate its success in new markets while deepening the customer relationships at its core. ■
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