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Additional capacity additions
Hytel Group has added an additional Panasonic SMT line as well as two additional ICT test heads into its Beijing PRItronics facility, a wholly-US-owned joint venture. New products in the telecom and security products areas have provided signficant growth in 2006.
Hytel in space
Hytel Group has manufactured circuits for aerospace applications for over 10 years, but recent products are going the limit of explored universe. Assembled in Hytel-Hampshire using copper on ceramic substrates manufactured in Hytel-Elgin, these circuits are now on their way to Pluto.
December, 2005 update
Hytel Group names new Quality Manager
Jeff Baker has been named Quality Manager in Hampshire after serving as a Sr. Staff Engineer in Hytel Group's Elgin facility. Jeff has over 25 years experience in the electronics industry, including GTE Communication Systems and AGCS, an ATT-GTE Joint Venture. Jeff has MS and BS engineering degrees from the University of Illinois.
July, 2004 update
Hytel Group Acquires the Assets of CirQon Technologies
Hytel Group has acquired the assets of CirQon Technologies and established a production facility in Elgin, IL for the manufacture of photodefined copper on ceramic substrates to be used in aerospace, wireless, power, and optoelectronics industries. The new facility includes a class 10,000 clean room and zero-discharge plating operations.
Hytel Group adds Sr. Product Manager
Scott Fietsam has joined Hytel Group as Sr. Product Manager and business leader for the thick film and mixed technology segments of Hytel Group. Before joining Hytel Group, he was President of Autotech Technologies, where he was responsible for 8 EMS and microelectronics manufacturing facilities. Scott gained prior experience at Northrop and GTE Communication Systems, and is a BSEE graduate of NIU.
February, 2003 update
Hytel Group included in 2002 Technology Fast 50
Hytel Group was named to the Greater Chicagoland Technology Fast 50 for the third year in a row by Deloitte and Touche. The award is given to technology companies to recognize outstanding growth over a five year period, based on audited financial statements submitted.
Hytel Achieves Profits in 2001
Since Hytel Group was started in 1992, every year has seen an increase in total revenues, with CAGR of about 50%. 2001 was a difficult year in that many customers experienced dramatic drops in demand. Total revenues, however, increased over 2000, and the company was profitable for the year. While 2002 forecasts are still undefined, the outlook remains good due to the combination of new technology and expected recoveries from current customers.
October, 2001 update
Hytel Group #20 in 2001 Technology Fast 50
Hytel Group was named to the Greater Chicagoland Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row by Deloitte and Touche. The award is given to technology companies to recognize outstanding growth over a five year period, based on audited financial statements submitted.
April, 2001 update
Hytel Group JV in China
Hytel Group CEO Scott Johansen visited Beijing last month and met with various Chinese dignitaries to discuss a small-form factor electronics manufacturing Joint Venture in Beijing. The facility is to include capability for high speed SMT, flip chip, wire bonding, and electrical test. If you are interested in assembly in PRC, please contact Dirk McCoy
Additional capacity additions
Hytel Group makes Chicagoland Delloitt and Touche Technology Fast 50 list. Shipping Records!
Capacity Expansions
Hytel Group in China
500% 5-year growth- again!
Hytel Group supports local IMAPS
Capacity Expansions An additional ESEC Micron 2 has been installed. Additional Asymtek dispenser (Millenium) installed. Hytel Group exhibits at APEX '99 Hytel Group exhibited at the inaugural APEX conference in Long Beach the third week of March. APEX is co-sponsored by IPC and SMTA.
Flip Chip Capability Expansions
Hytel Group supports IMAPS '99
McCoy again selected as judge for IMA Illinois Team Excellence Awards%
New and Improved Web Site
Hytel Group Y2K Remediation Complete
5 year Growth again tops 500%
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page or email Dirk McCoy
Hytel Group added another line for flip chip assembly in the Hampshire, IL facility, as well as 2 additional ICT test heads. Orders have been placed for additional dispensing and bare die placement equipment in late Q2.
November, 2000 update
Hytel Group was one of 50 companies in the midwest region honored for its high growth rate over the past 3 years. Hytel was #20 on the list (right behind Tellabs at #19), and was the highest ranked contract electronics manufacturer.
July, 2000 update
May, 2000 update
Hytel Group achieved a new shipping record month in March, including a new product for a new customer involved in communications infrastructure who needed 80,000 units in one month with only 2 week lead time for ramp-up. Using Hytel Group's Total Team Quality System, a customer-focused team delivered learning curve improvements on a daily basis, increasing output by 100% in a two week interval while meeting all customer quality requirements. Success on this initial program has led to additional volume opportunities with this customer.
Hytel Group has ordered a third Micron II Direct Chip Attach System, two additional automatic wire bonders, CBT6000s from Palomar Systems, and two MPM UP2000 printers. This provides increases in capacity for precision placement of die from wafer, waffle-pack, tape and reel, bumps up or down, as well as constant bond loop wire bonding featuring Continuous Bonding Technology. These capabilities are important for high frequency applications where intereconnect parasitics can seriously impact performance. Application-specific questions can be directed to Dirk McCoy, VP, Marketing and Technology or Kevin Ledvina, Product Manager.
Hytel Group executives visited China to discuss Joint Venture possibilities in Dalian and Beijing.
February update
Another year of strong growth in 1999 allowed Hytel Group to maintain its 5 year growth streak above 500% for the fourth consecutive year. Hytel Group continues to hire Engineering and Program Managers to ensure customer satisfaction scores are maintained in the midst of this growth, as well as develop all employees in its Total Team Quality system.
Kevin Ledvina, Hytel Group Product Manager, was recently elected Vice President of the Chicago-Milwaukee IMAPS chapter for 2000. Hytel Sr. Engineer Anthony Lee was elected assistant Program Chair.
November, 1999 update
Hytel Group has installed an ESEC Micron II Direct Chip Attach System, as well as acquiring additional Asymtek dispensing systems. The Micron II has capability for picking die from wafer, tray, or tape, flipping, fluxing, and placing with accuracies to 15 microns. The Millenium has vision and closed-loop controls to ensure accurate and precise dispensing of underfills and encapsulants. These systems further enable Hytel Group to offer volume assembly capability for flip chip/direct chip attach assemblies, with placement accuracies to 15 microns. Application-specific questions can be directed to Dirk McCoy, VP, Marketing and Technology.
The Annual Symposium and Exhibition of the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS)was held last week in Chicago, and Hytel Group was an active participant. Hytel Group sponsored the Welcoming Reception, and Hytel Group Product Manager Kevin Ledvina served as Student Chair, arranging the Student Tour of Motorola's Harvard facility, the Student/Industry panel discussion (enlisting Dirk McCoy as a panel participant), and numerous receptions.
Hytel Group VP, Marketing and Technology/President Dirk McCoy has been selected as one of six judges for the Finals of the 1999 Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) Team Excellence Awards Competition. The competition pits cross-functional employee teams from around the state, with previous winners including Motorola, Caterpillar, Georgia-Pacific, and others. Hytel Group won Regional Competitions in both 1995 and 1998.
August update
Hytel Group's web site has a new look. Designed by Dirk McCoy and Jeff Mehne, the new web site is easier to use and provides more information to our customers and suppliers. Please, take a look around using the menu on your left.
Any ideas on how we can further improve the site to suit your needs would be greatly appreciated. Just email Dirk.
Yes, the end of the millenium is coming, but Hytel Group is ready for it! Business and manufacturing systems here have been certified Y2K compliant for some time now. Final supplier survey results and action plans are complete as well.
Hytel continues to outgrow the rest of the high-growth Electronic Manufacturing Services industry, through focusing on responsiveness, flexibility, and high density interconnect technology. For information about job opportunities at Hytel, see our employment opportunities page.
July Update
Hytel Group completed it's all time record month and record quarter. The new line that was installed in December is running two full shifts, and additional equipment purchases are planned- stay tuned.
The site was not been updated for a few weeks due numerous new program/process/customer requirements.
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