Day: May 2, 2017

MENTOR, OH – December 2013 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, today announced the appointment of Thomas Dykeman to Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In his new role, Dykeman will report directly to the company’s president and will be responsible for the creative pursuit of opportunities that meet and … Read more

MENTOR, OH – November 2013 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services provider, is pleased to announce that it has invested in two additional Hanel Rotomat Inventory Carousels (Model 946/349) and upgraded storage software. This expands the company’s current number of storage units from eight to ten; however, the new units come with … Read more

MENTOR, OH – August 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held world-class Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider that has been in business for more than 30 years, has announced the acquisition of Tetrad Electronics, a competing Ohio-based EMS company with 2013 sales of $10 million. Libra Industries will assume full ownership of Tetrad Electronics, effective … Read more

MENTOR, OH – November 2014 – Libra Industries, a privately held electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, recently hosted its 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament at its Mentor, OH and Willoughby, OH facilities. 24 teams competed at the Mentor facility and 12 teams competed at the Willoughby facility for the two cornhole trophies and two $250 donations … Read more

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