Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. Announces 2008 Scholarship Award Winners

ENDICOTT, NY -- Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI) announced the winners of the 2008 scholarship program in a breakfast ceremony held at EI on Friday, July 25th. 2008 winners include: Renee Stanke, daughter of Duane and Linda Stanke, who will be attending Broome Community College; Melissa Bates, daughter of Bernita Bates, who will be attending Syracuse University; Richard Hill, son of Richard and Sharon Hill, who will be attending SUNY Stony Brook; Bryan Simpson, son of Dave and Susan Seibold-Simpson, who will be attending Binghamton University; and Amir Merke, son of Tensaew Ashera, who will also be attending Binghamton University.

Recipients are dependents of EI employees who are continuing their education and were selected for the $1,500 award based on their academic excellence and community service. Submissions were evaluated by a panel of judges made up of EI employees.

“EI is proud to continue our commitment to providing our associates and their families with opportunities to further their education,” commented James McNamara, President and CEO at EI. “These students represent our future and we congratulate them on their achievements and wish them much success as they continue their academic pursuits.”

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. Receives Good Neighbor Award

ENDICOTT, NY ― Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI) received the Good Neighbor Award for outstanding support to the American Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter, at a ceremony held at Genegantslet Golf Club on June 26th, 2008.

This award is presented to an individual or organization for having made a significant humanitarian contribution to local, national or the international community in support of the Red Cross.

“The Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter strengthens our community with their preparedness, prevention and response to emergencies of all kinds. EI is pleased to contribute financially and applauds our employees who donate at our regularly scheduled blood drives throughout the year,” commented James McNamara, President and CEO at EI.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. President & CEO James J. McNamara Jr. Receives 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. President & CEO James J. McNamara Jr. has been named a recipient of the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the advanced technology solutions category for the Upstate New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia region. The award, which recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses, was presented at a gala event on June 27th held at the Carnegie Music Hall and Foyer in Pittsburgh, P.A.

McNamara joined the newly divested Endicott Interconnect as president and CEO in 2002. His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership led the former IBM Microelectronics operations to success through vertical integration supported by a significant vision for electronics packaging and solutions that include a strong influence on materials science. No one believed a new North American start-up company without a solid customer base would survive. Today, Endicott Interconnect continues to grow and thrive under McNamara’s watch.

“We heartily congratulate this year’s winners on their success,” said Kevin Pickels, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Update New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. “This award recognizes all of the hard work, ingenuity and care these leaders have put into building and improving their businesses and communities. This group of winners is truly remarkable for all that they have accomplished.”

Award recipients were selected by an independent panel of judges of regional business, academic and community leaders. As a regional award winner, McNamara is eligible for consideration in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 national program, which will be announced on November 15, 2008.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to enhancing the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its 130,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax and transactions.