June 28, 2008
With two trade shows and several industry conferences (all in the space of six weeks) now behind us, we believe we can better understand the current state of the North American printed circuit fabrication and assembly markets. IPC/APEX had only moderately improved attendance over last year, but the mood on the floor was much better. Customer visits to the Christopher Associates’ booth were up 50% compared to last year. Other suppliers reported strong results as well, but some on the bare board side were unhappy with the level of participation. Overall, interest was strong and exhibitors were satisfied. However, the number of those voicing complaints that there are simply too many shows in a relatively stable market seems to have increased.
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