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By: Rod Howell, CEO, Libra Industries | January 16, 2014 Libra Industries has taken important steps to position itself for major growth in the coming year. With the uncertainty of the implementation of the Affordable Healthcare Act behind us, and an easing of government turbulence, US manufacturers are beginning to move beyond the challenge of … Read more

MENTOR, OH – August 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Focus Manufacturing. Focus Manufacturing produces precision machined parts, sheet metal, assembled components and complete enclosures with integrated electronics. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to gain so many new capabilities and … Read more

MENTOR, OH – April 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, is pleased to announce that it recently presented Juki with its first annual Strategic Partnership Award. Rod Howell, Libra Industries™ President, presented the award to Bob Black, President & CEO of Juki Automation Systems, in the Juki booth during the … Read more

MENTOR, OH – June 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, announces that it has installed a StencilWasher LDO from Aqueous Technologies Corp. The standalone unit will allow Libra Industries to remove all non-reflowed solder-pastes, including lead-free. Aqueous Technologies StencilWashers use precisely controlled sound waves to remove unreflowed solder paste and … Read more

MENTOR, OH – June 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, is pleased to announce that it is a platinum sponsor for the SMTA’s 30th anniversary party. The party is scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Hofbruhaus in Rosemont, IL. The SMTA will celebrate 30 years of … Read more

MENTOR, OH – October 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announces that Margie McDonald celebrated her 15-year anniversary. Libra Industries™ CEO Rod Howell presented McDonald with a reserved parking spot of her choice in recognition of her milestone. McDonald commented about her milestone, “I have enjoyed working for Libra … Read more

MENTOR, OH – May 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, recently participated in the fourth annual AWT RoboBots Battle at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH. Libra Industries has participated in the event every year since its inception by building a RoboBot with a local student. AWT stands for the … Read more

MENTOR, OH – May 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bruce McKee from Master Scheduler to Program Manager. McKee celebrated his 20th anniversary with Libra Industries in September and earned a trip for two to Hawaii as part of the company’s service award … Read more

MENTOR, OH – November 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announces that SMT Auditor Michelle Marino celebrated her 20-year anniversary with the company. Marino was presented with a trip for two to Hawaii in honor of her 20 years of dedicated service. Marino commented, “I was shocked and thankful … Read more

MENTOR, OH – February 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, announces that its New Product Introduction (NPI) team recently completed the move from Plant One to Plant Two. In conjunction with the move, the team acquired additional equipment. With the added equipment and dedicated focus on quick-turn prototypes, Libra Industries™ … Read more