Summit Interconnect Welcomes Deepak Makwana as General Manager of the Chicago Facility

We are happy to announce the addition of Deepak Makwana to our Summit leadership team as the Vice President and General Manager of Summit Chicago. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Mr. Makwana adds important knowledge and experience to Summit’s mid-west operations.

Mr. Makwana has had an impressive career in the PCB industry, most recently serving as Operations Manager at Hughes Circuits, where he managed operations for over 15 years. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving growth.

Prior to working at Hughes Circuits Inc., Mr. Makwana was involved in real estate, demonstrating versatility and an ability to excel in diverse industries. He also has a background in customer service, having served as a Customer Service Representative at Mitchell1 in Poway, California, from June 2004 to August 2006. This experience underscores his commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, a value that aligns perfectly with our mission at Summit Interconnect.

As General Manager of our Chicago location, Mr. Makwana will oversee all aspects of operations, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality PCBs and services to our valued clients. We are confident that his leadership will drive Chicago to new heights of success.

Please join us in welcoming Deepak to Summit Interconnect. We look forward to the contributions he will bring to the team and the positive impact he’ll have on our Chicago operations.

The Brand Transition Combines More Than 20 Years of PCB Assembly Experience with Extensive Fabrication Resources

January 7, 2025, Denver, CO – Advanced Assembly, the pioneer of quick-turn PCB assembly services, today announced that it will officially transition its brand identity to align with its parent company, Summit Interconnect, following the company’s acquisition in 2022. The name change marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and is designed to further strengthen Summit Interconnect’s leadership position in PCB manufacturing moving into 2025.

The rebranding will include migration to Summit Interconnect’s logo, an updated website, marketing materials, and customer-facing communications, ensuring a unified brand and a broad portfolio of PCB offerings. While Advanced Assembly will retain its commitment to delivering high-quality PCB assembly services, the new brand identity will bring added PCB fabrication resources, technology investment, and expanded capabilities to its customers and partners.

Notification of the impending transition has been distributed over the past six months and will continue to be communicated throughout the first half of 2025, giving current customers time to adapt to the name change. Customers can expect the same high level of personal attention and quick-turn assembly services for prototypes to mid-volume production orders they have come to trust over the past 20 years. Advanced Assembly’s existing team will work closely with its clients and partners throughout this period to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

As the Denver division of Summit Interconnect, the facility will do business as Summit Interconnect. However, the legal entity remains Advanced Assembly, LLC, allowing existing service agreements to remain intact. For additional questions on the business impact of the brand and name change, please contact Shane Shuffield, Vice President of Assembly Sales, at shane.shuffield@summititnerconnect.com.

About Summit Interconnect: Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market.  Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high-mix, low-to-mid volume production.  Summit’s facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada. For more information, please visit  summit-pcb.com.

Media Contact: Lisa Holmes, Director of Marketing, Summit Interconnect, 303-307-9909, lisa.holmes@summit-pcb.com.