The Partner Companies (TPC) announced today that Scott Craig has been appointed to general manager of Elcon Precision (Elcon) and E-Fab. In his new role, Craig will play a leading role in enhancing the technical skills of both manufacturers to help solve the increasingly difficult manufacturing and engineering challenges facing innovators in industries including aerospace and defense, energy, electronics and medical devices.
In his previous role as Technical Director, Craig drove significant achievements including implementing a new product introduction process with a focus on early-stage customer collaboration and close partnership through volume production. He also played an instrumental role in increasing product yield for a key customer after implementing significant improvements in metrology method and data analysis.
“After just six months with TPC, Scott has exhibited exceptional leadership, dedication and commitment to excellence,” said Roy Barnes, Group President at TPC. “I am confident that his proven track record, technical expertise, methodical thinking and collaborative approach will engage our customer in new ways to further the growth of Elcon and E-Fab, and in turn our customers.”
Craig brings 25 years of experience in the semiconductor field working with early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. His leadership will continue to position TPC and its advanced manufacturers as leaders in photochemical etching and complementary manufacturing solutions that deliver high-quality components and assemblies for mission-critical and life-saving applications.
Based out of San Jose, California, Elcon delivers precision parts that are produced by experts in photochemical etching, brazed assembly and ceramic metallization. Industry innovators use Elcon’s high-quality precision components and assemblies across a wide range of industries, specifically designed for mission-critical applications. Some specialty products include vacuum coaxial switches, custom grids, screens and bipolar plates, which serve medical, aerospace and defense and clean energy industries. The company brings more than 50 years of experience in photochemical machining, brazed assemblies, ceramic metallization, electro and electroless precision plating, and CNC machining.
E-Fab specializes in photochemical etching, forming and bonding thin metal parts for leading defense, aerospace and electronics companies. Located in Santa Clara, California, E-Fab’s engineers, manufacturing experts and quality assurance professionals support companies in the technology, aerospace, communications, defense and medical industries.
For more information on Elcon and E-Fab, visit elconprecision.com and e-fab.com. To learn more about TPC and its other operating companies, visit thepartnercos.com.
About The Partner Companies
The Partner Companies (TPC), a global diversified manufacturing company that creates mission-critical solutions for innovators in the aerospace, defense, clean energy, medical, and technology industries. Founded in 2010, TPC has grown into an international leader with 10 specialty manufacturers in the United States, China, Wales, and Mexico: E-Fab, Elcon, Fotofab, Lattice Materials, LT Precision, Microphoto, Optiforms, PEI, Pinnacle Precision and UPG. TPC’s specialty manufacturers specialize in photochemical etching, ceramic metallization, crystal growth and electroforming along with core manufacturing capabilities such as injection molding, machining, metal fabrication and finishing. TPC supports each member entity with expertise in business growth, operations, finance, human resources, supply chain management and more. For more information about TPC and its specialty manufacturers, visit thepartnercos.com.
About Elcon
Elcon Precision, founded in 1967, provides diverse technical services and capabilities that include Brazed Assemblies, Ceramic Metallization and Resistive Coating and Photochemical Etching. Elcon provides turnkey solutions as well as fast-turnaround for prototypes and small to high production runs. In addition to its traditional customers in the defense and microwave fields, Elcon also supplies precision parts and vacuum-tight ceramic metal assemblies to several national labs as well as the aerospace, biomedical, semiconductor, electronics, optical and communication industries.
About E-Fab
E-Fab operates under the guiding principles of innovation, expertise, and experimentation while serving industry leaders in technology, aerospace, communications, defense, and medical industries with precision metal components. Our engineers and manufacturers are experts in photochemical etching, high-frequency laminates processing, plating and finishing, bonding, and forming. We deliver precision thin metal parts with tight tolerances that are durable, reliable, and accurate, including shields, contacts, flexures, microstrips, microwave circuits, and many more.
