Craig Hillman, PhD, ANSYS DfR Solutions

2018 was a landmark year for Multek. We were acquired by our new parent company DSBJ, started a year-long celebration of our 40th anniversary, and received more "green" ratings from the Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) in Guangzhou, China, than all other PCB companies combined.

Each of these milestones laid the foundations for an even more remarkable 2019. First, our four decades of experience and industry leadership will continue to evolve based on the services and technologies customers want. This include moving beyond the PCB and PCBA to include our latest offering of Box Build.

Our new parent company is also investing new know-how, capabilities and modernization. This includes transferring deeper FPC expertise and upgrading to the latest ERP systems. Finally, Multek's achievements in environmental responsibility are unmatched -- as demonstrated by our recent attainment of three Green EPB ratings -- and will continue to benefit customers who also prioritize compliance and global citizenship. All these investments are already paying dividends and will keep doing so throughout 2019 and beyond.

While I've only recently taken on Multek's CEO role, I can see the excitement, energy, and optimism throughout our entire organization as we enter 2019. The above positive tailwinds will give customers more options, greater efficiency and speed, as well as a greener planet. I look forward to sharing more about these developments with you during the year."