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Libra Industries Expands Its Sales Team in Texas
Apr 22, 2017 | Libra Industries today announced that it has added two new representatives. Gary Tanel from TechBiz Consulting, LLC and David Smith will represent Libra Industries in Texas.
Libra Industries Enhances SPI Capabilities at Its Headquarters
Mar 27, 2017 | Libra Industries today announced that is has completed the installation of a third Omron CDK VP5200-V Solder Paste Inspection system at its Mentor facility. The company also runs one Omron SPI system at its Dallas facility.
Lake Health Welcomes Rod Howell to the Board of Trustees
Mar 13, 2017 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that CEO Rod Howell has been appointed to the Lake Health Board of Trustees. Lake Health, ranked among the top 12 percent of hospital systems in Ohio by U.S. News and World Report, is the largest employer in Lake County.
Libra Industries Names Future Electronics Partner of the Year for 2016
Mar 06, 2017 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it recently presented Future Electronics with its fourth annual Strategic Partnership Award. Libra Industries’ President and CEO Rod Howell presented the award to Norm Lelless – Sales Manager, and Steve Kemer – Strategic Account Manager. Future Electronics is a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution, and is recognized as one of the most respected and innovative companies in the industry today.
Libra Industries Upgrades the Speed on Its ACE K.I.S.S. Selective Solder System
Feb 20, 2017 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it has upgraded the software on its ACE K.I.S.S. 102 selective solder machine. With the new software and drive system, Libra Industries’ ACE K.I.S.S. 102 runs up to 30 percent faster and the programming time has been reduced by at least 50 percent. Additionally, the new software has a better user interface along with dual screens to watch the product run and detect issues early on.
Libra Industries’ Continuous Improvements Total More than $600k in Capex in Fiscal Year 2016
Feb 20, 2017 | Libra Industries today announced that it spent more than $636,000 on continuous improvements in 2016. The investments are part of the company’s ongoing quality efforts and included new equipment purchases, IT server upgrades and more.
Libra Industries Presents 10-Year Service Awards to Two Employees
Feb 02, 2017 | Libra Industries today announced its service awards for Q4 2016. Ken Groenstein from the Test Department, and Bob Thibodeau from the Quality Department, were both presented with 10-year service awards.
Libra Industries Supports the Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium
Jan 17, 2017 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it is a corporate sponsor of the 2017 Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium. The event is scheduled to take place February 6-9, 2017 in Kauai, Hawaii. Libra Industries has always been and remains very passionate about supporting the efforts and mission of the SMTA.
Libra Industries’ Dallas Quality Manager Glenn Watson Completes AS9100 Lead Auditor Training
Jan 15, 2017 | Libra Industries today announced that Glenn Watson – Quality Manager at its Dallas facility recently completed his AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor training. The RABQSA-Certified training course was offered by AXEON and certified by Exemplar Global.
Libra Industries Sponsors a Child through ‘A Special Wish’
Jan 03, 2017 | Libra Industries today announced that it had the privilege to sponsor a child for Christmas through ‘A Special Wish Foundation’. Mya Markley recently won her year-and-a-half battle cancer and the fight leaves her parents struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to A Special Wish Foundation, with the help of companies like Libra Industries, Mya will have a magical Christmas.
Libra Industries Completes Advanced SPI Training with Omron
Dec 18, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced that Glenn Watson – Quality Manager and Joel Wolnik – Production Manager, recently completed SPI training at Omron’s Chicago facility. Libra Industries recently installed four Omron CDK VP5200-V Solder Paste Inspection systems in multiple locations, and the training gave some of the company’s team members a more in-depth look at the system’s capabilities.
Libra Industries Dallas Renews Its Defense and Medical Certifications
Dec 06, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that its Dallas facility has passed the recertification audits for its ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2012 certifications. With the recertification, Libra Industries – Dallas is equipped to serve the aviation, space and defense as well as medical device industries with a proven quality management system.
Libra Industries Installs New SPI Systems in Mentor and Dallas Facilities
Dec 01, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced that is has completed the installation of two new Omron CDK VP5200-V Solder Paste Inspection systems. A second system was installed at the Libra Industries’ Mentor facility and one was installed at the Dallas facility.
Libra Industries Offers Services for the LED Lighting Industry – Find Out More at the LED A.R.T. Symposium
Nov 07, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced plans to exhibit at the LED Assembly, Reliability & Testing (A.R.T.) Symposium, scheduled to take place November 29-December 1, 2016 at the Crown Plaza Midtown in Atlanta, GA.
Libra Industries Promotes New Design Manager from Within
Oct 11, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce the promotion of William Redmon to Design Manager. Based out of Libra Industries’ Dallas facility, Redmon has been with ACD, now Libra Industries, for more than 11 years.
Libra Industries Reports Growth Following the Acquisition of Texas EMS Provider
Oct 06, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce the one-year anniversary of the acquisition of ACD, based in Richardson, TX. With the new Dallas facility, Libra Industries has seen increased revenues and captured a greater share of the electronics contracting market over the past year.
Libra Industries’ CTO Completes MVP Upgrade / Training
Sep 22, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that Scott Fillebrown, CTO, recently completed upgrades and training on the MVP Supra E AOI system in its Mentor facility. The Supra E is a leading AOI solution for SMT manufacturers.
Libra Industries Takes Its SPI Speed and Accuracy to the Next Level
Sep 12, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced that is has completed the installation of its new Omron CDK VP5200-V Solder Paste Inspection system. The system was installed at the Libra Industries’ Mentor facility and the company plans to install a second system at its Dallas facility in the near future.
Libra Industries’ CTO to Present ‘Design for Assembly’ during PCB West
Aug 22, 2016 | Libra Industries will present during the PCB West Conference, scheduled to take place September 13-16, 2016 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in CA. Fillebrown will present “Design for Assembly” on Wednesday, September 14 during the morning session.
Factors to Consider for a Successful DfA
Aug 18, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced that Scott Fillebrown, CTO, will present during the PCB West Conference, scheduled to take place September 13-16, 2016 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in CA. Fillebrown will present “Manufacturability through Design” on Tuesday, September 13 during the morning session.
Libra Industries Announces Its Service Awards for Q2
Aug 14, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced its service awards for Q2. Brian Emerman - SMT Support, and Erich Kinkopf - Test Technician, were recognized with five-year awards, and Annie Wilkerson - Hand Solder Tech and PCB Repair, received a ten-year service award.
Libra Industries Shows Its Support of SMTA International as a Proud 2016 Sponsor
Aug 03, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced that it will be the Conference Bag Sponsor at the upcoming SMTA International Exhibition, scheduled to take place Sept. 27-28, 2016 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Libra Industries’ Christopher R. Howell Memorial Foundation Awards $22,500 in Scholarships during Its 11th Annual Golf Outing
Jul 13, 2016 | Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, recently sponsored the Christopher R. Howell Memorial Foundation’s 11th Annual Golf Outing at the Kirtland Country Club. During the event, Libra Industries’ CEO Rod Howell awarded three scholarships totaling $22,500.
Libra Industries Renews ITAR Registration for All Manufacturing Facilities
Jul 07, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it has renewed its ITAR registration for its Dallas and Ohio facilities. Libra Industries has worked hard to earn and maintain an impressive array of certifications and registrations in addition to ITAR, including ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485-2012, AS9100C:2009, UL, CSA and FDA.
Libra Industries’ Production Manager Successfully Completes Ongoing DEK Training
May 31, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that Joel Wolnik has completed his DEK training. Wolnik completed the Machine Maintenance Foundation (Micron Class), which is comprised of five modules that can be taught together or individually.
Libra Industries Announces New Senior Account Manager
May 09, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Rekieta – Senior Account Manager.
Libra Industries Is a Silver Sponsor for the Annual AWT RoboBot Competition
Apr 13, 2016 | Libra Industries today announced plans to sponsor and participate in the 2016 Alliance for Working Together (AWT) RoboBot Competition. This year a silver sponsor, 2016 marks Libra Industries’ fifth year participating in the annual competition.
Libra Industries Selects Vizion Solutions as its 2015 Partner of the Year
Mar 23, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it recently presented Vizion Solutions with its third annual Strategic Partnership Award. Rod Howell, Libra Industries’ President and CEO, presented the award to Joseph Vocaire, President and CEO of Vizion Solutions.
Joel Wolnik Returns to Libra Industries to Take on the Production Manager Position
Mar 10, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that Joel Wolnik has returned to the company. Now the production manager, Mr. Wolnik previously worked for Libra Industries for more than 20 years in various roles, including IT Manager and SMT Supervisor.
Libra Industries to Show Custom Manufacturing Solutions at SMTA Dallas
Feb 25, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Plano Centre.
Rehka Chaterjee Achieves 20 Years of Service at Libra Industries
Feb 15, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that Rehka Chaterjee has achieved 20 years of service. Mrs. Chaterjee is a Materials Control Clerk in Libra Industries’ Stores Department.
Libra Industries’ Dallas Facility Completes Audits for ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 and ISO 13485-2012
Jan 19, 2016 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that its Dallas, TX facility has successfully passed the audits its ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 and 13485-2012 certifications. With the certifications, Libra Industries is equipped to serve the aviation, space and defense as well as medical device industries.
Libra Industries Purchases a Heller Reflow Oven for Its Corporate Headquarters
Dec 01, 2015 | Libra Industries today announced that it has purchased a Heller 1707MKIII-IR Ultra Low Power Consumption Curing Oven with IR Heater Modules. The new oven will be installed at the Libra Industries corporate headquarters in Mentor, OH in January 2016.
Libra Industries Completes FDA Registration to Support Medical OEMs
Oct 26, 2015 | Libra Industries announces that it has registered its Dallas, TX facility with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a supplier to medical OEMs. The company has once again proven its commitment to providing the highest quality printed circuit board and assemblies (PCBAs) and electromechanical assemblies.
Libra Industries Now Offers Design Service Capabilities
Oct 21, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that through the acquisition of ACD, the company has added state-of-the-art design services to its capabilities. At Libra Industries, the printed circuit board (PCB) design process encourages direct communication with the designer throughout the process, utilizing face-to-face visits as well as the latest web-based communication tools, including WebEx.
Libra Industries Promotes Daniel McMaster to Customer Service Supervisor for Its Richardson, TX Facility
Sep 03, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel McMaster to Customer Service Supervisor for its Richardson, TX facility.
David Henison Joins Libra Industries as CFO
Aug 31, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that a proven strategic, ethical and growth oriented finance executive has joined the Libra Industries’ team. David Henison has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. Henison joins the team in light of the recent retirement of Bob Hanzie, Libra Industries’ CFO of nearly 14 years.
Libra Industries Sponsors 2nd Annual AWT Golf Outing
Aug 27, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it is a sponsor for the second annual Alliance for Working Together (AWT) Golf Outing. The outing is scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 31, 2015 at The Kirtland Country Club in Willoughby, OH. Libra Industries is a Titanium Sponsor for the event.
Libra Industries Acquires ACD
Aug 26, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce the acquisition of ACD, based in Richardson, TX. The acquisition is a major step in Libra Industries’ strategy to increase revenues and capture a larger share of the electronics contracting market.
Libra Industries Installs Its Fifth Juki Line
Jul 24, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it has purchased and completed the installation if its fifth line from Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc. The new line consists of a GKG Precision Machine Paste Printer, KE-2070E, KE-2080E, TR6DER and Shenzhen JT Automation RS-800II 8 zone oven.
Libra Industries to Sponsor SMTA International
Jun 18, 2015 | Libra Industries will sponsor the SMTA International Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place September 29-30, 2015 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Libra Industries is the Conference Bag Sponsor.
Libra Industries Sponsors 5th Annual AWT RoboBot Competition
May 06, 2015 | Libra Industries recently sponsored and participated in the 2015 AWT RoboBot Competition. This marks Libra Industries’ fifth year participating in the competition.
Libra Industries Installs SAR-800-B 1-CL Router with New IPC Technology
Apr 29, 2015 | Libra Industries announces that it has purchased and installed a SAR-800-B 1-CL High Performance Router from Schunk Electronic. The sale was liaised by The Murray Percival Company.
Libra Industries Announces Managerial Changes
Apr 13, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to welcome two new managers to its team. Don Kerrick and Matt Tringhese previously worked at Libra Industries and have rejoined the company in new, expanded roles. Kerrick was promoted to Purchasing Manager and Tringhese has been promoted to Manufacturing Manager.
Libra Industries Names Indium 2014 Strategic Partner of the Year
Mar 18, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it recently presented Indium Corporation with its annual Strategic Partnership Award. Rod Howell, Libra Industries’ CEO, presented the award to Patrick Ryan, Americas Sales Manager at Indium Corporation, during the recent IPC APEX EXPO.
Libra Industries Completes Recertification Audit for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
Mar 11, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it has passed the recertification audits for its ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2012 certifications. With the recertification, Libra Industries is equipped to serve the aviation, space and defense as well as medical device industries with a proven quality management system.
Libra Industries Installs a Summit 1800 Rework System from VJ Electronix
Feb 09, 2015 | Libra Industries has installed a Summit 1800 Performance Rework Platform. The system incorporates all of the innovative features that have been developed since the invention of high-level, semi-automatic surface mount and microelectronics rework technology.
Libra Industries Marks 35 Year Milestone
Jan 25, 2015 | Libra Industries is pleased to announce the company’s 35-year anniversary. Since 1980, Libra Industries has been a leading provider of customized manufacturing solutions serving organizations in a variety of industries with technically sophisticated manufacturing and quality requirements.
Libra Industries Is a Corporate Sponsor of Pan Pac 2015
Jan 19, 2015 | Libra Industries is a corporate sponsor of this year’s Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium, scheduled to take place February 2-5, 2015 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort in Koloa, HI.
Libra Industries Hosts 2nd Annual Tournament to Benefit Charity
Nov 20, 2014 | Libra Industries recently hosted its 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament at its Mentor, OH and Willoughby, OH facilities. 24 teams competed at the Mentor facility and 12 teams competed at the Willoughby facility for the two cornhole trophies and two $250 donations to the charity of their choice.
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