From $70,000 to $70 Million in EMS Revenue: Mukesh Vasani's Journey with Aimtron in the US and India

EMS@C-LEVEL · 14 Apr 2024 · 13m

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Mukesh Vasani, founder of Aimtron, details the company's growth from a $72,000 startup in 2009 to a $72 million global EMS provider with over 200,000 square feet of facility space and 14 SMT lines. He explains how Aimtron leverages the 'China plus one' strategy by operating in both the US and India, capitalizing on India's emerging skilled workforce and infrastructure. Vasani also highlights the Aimtron Foundation's role in workforce development through university partnerships and discusses the company's unique OEM business producing retro pinball machines.

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Companies: Aimtron, Nagadas, Koh Young, Global Electronics Association
Tools: Fuji CP6
Also: DeVry University

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From $70,000 to $70 Million in EMS Revenue: Mukesh Vasani's Journey with Aimtron in the US and India

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