“As demand for high-quality stencils rockets, Asia’s OEMs and ODMs are turning to DEK, not only as a source of high-quality, cost-effective stencils, but also, more importantly, as a partner in their production process,” says Rich Heimsch, president of DEK. “Our ‘combined-strength’ strategy is all about responding to our customer’s needs, and in Asia, our customers rely on our knowledge and expertise of printing and stencils to improve their time-to-market.”

(February 23, 2005) Norwalk, Conn. &#8212 E-waste (electronic waste) is a term used globally to categorize electronic equipment that has reached its end-of-life (EOL) for its current user. Such devices or equipment are generally considered toxic when disassembled or incinerated, and are typically targeted for hazardous disposal or slated for recovery and reuse. Recent technological advancements provide manufacturers with less toxic material choices and more cost-effective ways to recover electronic circuitry and associated equipment. As a result, the E-waste industry is emerging with markets that need to be assessed for growth potential.