David Rund Joins Christopher Associates as Director of Business Development - Materials

SANTA ANA, CA - Christopher Associates, Inc. announces that David Rund, former President of Taiyo America, has joined the company as Director of Business Development - Materials.

In his new role, David will be responsible for Christopher Associates’ full line of consumable materials for the printed circuit board (PCB), printed circuit assembly, solar and LED markets. David brings more than 25 years experience in specialty chemicals, solder masks, inks and pastes related to the printed circuit board industry.

"Our materials business in printed circuit manufacturing, PCB assembly, photovoltaic manufacturing and LED lighting is growing very rapidly. David has the experience and track record of success in delivering new technologies that we need to take the business to the next level. Christopher Associates is committed to supporting our customers’ current and future material needs. David will lead our materials technology team, which includes some of the industry’s leading experts in both materials and applications," said Matt Holzmann, President.

David has served as a member of the IPC’s Suppliers Council and Chairman of IPC’s New Technology subcommittee, where he took a leadership position and spearheaded numerous initiatives and technical programs.