--- title: Contract and Circuit Board Manufacturing Blog | Zentech (3) description: Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. is a privately held, engineering-driven contract manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of highly-complex electronic and RF circuit cards and assemblies. (3) --- - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) MENU [![Zentech Manufacturing, Inc](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/zentech-logo.png)](https://www.zentech.com) X - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) ![Banner Image](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/top-page-banner.jpg?width=2000&height=176&name=top-page-banner.jpg) ## [Q1 2020 Market Conditions Report](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q1-2020-market-conditions-report) Posted by [Stephanie Austin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-austin) on Fri, Feb 14, 2020 @ 12:20 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Future Electronics](http://www.futureelectronics.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9rR1y1yge4T09l8Uwf5Rz-MIerJjm_aUi7U43vz-vIWJBGr0IXT2JbQzKxFmz4c5CjIhMJ) recently released the Q1 2020 Market Conditions Report for the electronics industry. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q1-2020-market-conditions-report) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q1-2020-market-conditions-report#comments-listing) Topics: [Maryland PCB assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/maryland-pcb-assembly), [electronics manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturer) ## [Zentech CEO Steve Pudles Inducted into IPC Hall of Fame](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-ceo-steve-pudles-inducted-into-ipc-hall-of-fame) Posted by [Stephanie Austin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-austin) on Fri, Feb 07, 2020 @ 10:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/StevePudlesHallofFame.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-ceo-steve-pudles-inducted-into-ipc-hall-of-fame) **IPC’s Highest Honor, the Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award, Presented to Steve Pudles, Zentech Manufacturing** **BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, February 6, 2020** — In recognition and acknowledgement of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, [Steve Pudles](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-pudles-937a14/), president and CEO, Zentech Manufacturing, was presented with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award at IPC APEX EXPO on Tuesday, February 4 at the San Diego Convention Center. IPC’s most prestigious award, the Hall of Fame award is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service and advancement to IPC and the electronics industry.                                                                                            [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-ceo-steve-pudles-inducted-into-ipc-hall-of-fame) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-ceo-steve-pudles-inducted-into-ipc-hall-of-fame#comments-listing) Topics: [Maryland PCB assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/maryland-pcb-assembly), [electronics manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturer) ## [Zentech Hires CFO Jason Glass](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-hires-cfo-jason-glass) Posted by [Stephanie Austin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-austin) on Thu, Jan 23, 2020 @ 06:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Jason2.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-hires-cfo-jason-glass) **Baltimore MD. January 22, 2020** – [Zentech Manufacturing](http://www.zentech.com) is pleased to announce that Jason Glass has joined the Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. Senior Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer. Jason has over twenty years of financial and operational experience in the Tier 1 EMS sector, most recently serving as VP of Finance and Corporate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A).  Prior to EMS, Jason served in several financial roles with Lockheed Martin and Unisys. His primary responsibilities will include analysis of acquisition opportunities, integration of acquired businesses, managing the financial planning and analysis for the corporation, strategic planning, annual operating plan creation, forecasting and variance analysis. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-hires-cfo-jason-glass) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-hires-cfo-jason-glass#comments-listing) Topics: [Maryland PCB assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/maryland-pcb-assembly), [electronics manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturer) ## [Zentech Manufacturing Acquires Trilogy Circuits](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-manufacturing-acquires-trilogy-circuits) Posted by [Stephanie Austin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-austin) on Tue, Jan 21, 2020 @ 01:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Zentech accelerates effort and strategy to build leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for Defense, Aerospace, Medical and other high-reliability industries* **Baltimore, MD. January 21, 2020** – Zentech Manufacturing, Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Trilogy Circuits, LLC. [Trilogy Circuits, LLC](http://www.trilogycircuits.com/) , based in Richardson, TX., is AS9100D certified and has a near twenty-year legacy of providing exemplary high-technology electronics manufacturing services (EMS), products and support to the many military primes and other high-reliability industries, both in Texas and nationwide. Following the transaction, Trilogy Circuits, LLC. will become Zentech Dallas (TX), and joins the Zentech family of companies that also includes Zentech Baltimore (MD) and Zentech Fredericksburg (VA). [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-manufacturing-acquires-trilogy-circuits) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/zentech-manufacturing-acquires-trilogy-circuits#comments-listing) Topics: [Maryland PCB assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/maryland-pcb-assembly), [electronics manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturer) ## [Q4 2019 Market Conditions Report](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2019-market-conditions-report) Posted by [Stephanie Austin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-austin) on Thu, Nov 07, 2019 @ 12:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Future Electronics](http://www.futureelectronics.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9VcKJVfJFBMDOb5awKlkcdHpHJH2NJzXBaUQHPPltEqRrbUjDtf7PRthfa2bvX8dLAMKZR) recently released the Q4 2019 Market Conditions Report for the electronics industry. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2019-market-conditions-report) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/q4-2019-market-conditions-report#comments-listing) Topics: [Maryland PCB assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/maryland-pcb-assembly), [electronics manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturer), [electronics supply chain](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-supply-chain) ## [The Mission Critical Components of a Contract Manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/the-mission-critical-components-of-a-contract-manufacturer) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Thu, Sep 26, 2019 @ 10:55 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Production_floor](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Production_floor.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/the-mission-critical-components-of-a-contract-manufacturer) Are you looking for a qualified electronics manufacturing service to partner with? Being able to differentiate between the best manufacturers and those that fall short can be a challenge. If you're not exactly sure what non-negotiables to look for, we've put together these nine factors that you should insist upon before partnering with an electronics contract manufacturer. **Mission Critical No. 1: Industry Experience**   It is always in your best interest to partner with a contract manufacturing company that has an extensive history in the electronics industry. Those businesses that are well-established can be counted upon to provide high quality work, and will take pride in each board that they design and produce. Don't hesitate to ask your prospective manufacturer about how long they have been in business, who their core customers are, awards they  have received, etc. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/the-mission-critical-components-of-a-contract-manufacturer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/the-mission-critical-components-of-a-contract-manufacturer#comments-listing) Topics: [assembly manufacturing](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/assembly-manufacturing), [American based product assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/american-based-product-assembly), [electronics manufacturing service](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturing-service) ## [Avnet Q3 2019 Market Conditions Report](https://info.zentech.com/blog/avnet-q3-2019-market-conditions-report) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Tue, Sep 17, 2019 @ 10:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![DSC03170_web](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/DSC03170_web.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/avnet-q3-2019-market-conditions-report) [Avnet](https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/us/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--y9Dg6-ml9UZvvqUv2kB3WiqdLWXFsnghQwaGKY1ipOmFFcWau6uit-w5sg2I_pcj4k5eK) recently released the Q3 2019 Market Conditions Report for the electronics industry. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/avnet-q3-2019-market-conditions-report) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/avnet-q3-2019-market-conditions-report#comments-listing) Topics: [SMT Assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/smt-assembly), [Maryland PCB assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/maryland-pcb-assembly), [electronics manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-manufacturer), [electronics supply chain](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/electronics-supply-chain) ## [Program Management - the Key to Success](https://info.zentech.com/blog/program-management-the-key-to-success) Posted by [Stephanie Weaver](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/stephanie-weaver) on Fri, Aug 09, 2019 @ 10:56 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![zentech73](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/zentech73.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/program-management-the-key-to-success) Exceptional program management is the key to a successful relationship between customer and Contract Manufacturer.   Zentech is qualified to ensure sustained high-quality program performance due to our experience and knowledge of planning, change management, quality management, staffing, and reporting requirements. We have an exceptional track record of applying recognized best practices that exceed our clients’ expectations. Zentech's approach to program management is guided by our established project management process, as well as the PMI and PMBOK disciplines. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of our management team enable us to successfully oversee and track the technical performance of each program activity, including cost and schedule, in order to avoid delays and quickly resolve issues. 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The event took stock of the progress made under that executive order and the related [Pledge to America’s Workers](https://www.whitehouse.gov/pledge-to-americas-workers/), which called on private sector companies to step up their workforce upskilling efforts. IPC responded to the President’s challenge by reviewing its education programs and seeking ways to grow and innovate. As a result, IPC last October [joined in the pledge](http://www.ipc.org/ContentPage.aspx?pageid=In-White-House-Event-IPC-Unveils-Pledge-to-Create-1-Million-Skilled-Workforce-Opportunities) and made a commitment to create 1 million new skilled workforce opportunities over five years. Since then, IPC has made unprecedented, multi-million-dollar investments in its already-extensive educational programs, including trainings and valuable certifications for adult workers; new university chapters and electronics courses; new curricula and outreach aimed at students in middle and high school; and establishing the [IPC Education Foundation](http://www.ipcef.org/), which prepares students for rewarding careers by supplying learning opportunities focused on electronics manufacturing and improving the perception of manufacturing as a stable and well-paid sector. 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