April 25, 2006– David Wynants, Senior Process Engineer of Taconic Advanced Dielectric Division in Petersburgh, NY, was presented with a Distinguished Committee Service Award by the IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries at the recent IPC Printed Circuits Expo in Anaheim, CA.
This award was given to David, along with other committee members, in appreciation and recognition of their contribution to the development of IPC-4412A, specification for finished fabric woven from “E” glass for printed circuits.
“At Taconic, our engineering staff is not only committed to creating the best possible products for our individual customers, but also to improving standards to benefit the industry as a whole. We are pleased that David has been recognized for his hard work and contributions to the printed circuit board industry,” commented Tom McCarthy, Director of Product Development and Engineering.
IPC-4412A determines the nomenclature, definitions, general and chemical requirements for “E” Glass, and physical requirements for finished woven glass fiber fabrics. “E” glass is electrical grade glass fiber yarns that are intended as a reinforcing material in laminated plastics for electrical and electronic use.
IPC is a global trade association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 2300 member companies, which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed circuit board manufacturing and electronics assembly. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of a $40 billion U.S. industry employing more than 350,000 people. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; Garden Grove, Calif.; Stockholm, Sweden; and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit www.ipc.org.
Taconic is a global manufacturer of engineered products for demanding specialty applications. These products serve the aerospace, automotive, chemical, food, medical, packaging, textile, and wireless communication industries; encapsulating a broad spectrum of available substrate materials with PTFE, fluoropolymer based materials.
For more information, contact Taconic at their Petersburgh, NY Corporate Headquarters at 518-658-3202, by fax at 518-658-3204 or visit their web-site: http://www.taconic-add.com.