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BONUS - What's the SCOOP - 2022 Trends with Indium's Ross Berntson

EMS@C-LEVEL · 22 Dec 2021 · 11m

What this episode covers

Ross Berntson, President and COO of Indium Corporation, discusses 2022 trends in the electronics manufacturing industry, focusing on the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on supply chains and material innovation. He highlights Indium's strategy of regionalizing manufacturing to mitigate disruptions, specifically noting growth in Mexico and new facilities in Malaysia, Germany, and India. Berntson also addresses the critical role of talent acquisition and diversity in sustaining growth, while offering a guarded outlook on demand due to potential inventory corrections.

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Indium Corporation, Koh Young America, Global Electronics Association
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Durafuse HT

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