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March 4, 2026, ECIA Newsletter 

ECIA Joint Council, Standards and GIPC Meetings April 20-21

Be Connected. Be Heard. Join Key Industry Conversations.

This year, we are opening up the ECIA Joint Council, Standards and GIPC meetings to all membership! This will take place April 20–21 at the Grand Hyatt DFW Airport.

Meeting Schedule:

  • Monday, April 20: Evening Welcome Reception and Dinner at the hotel.
  • Tuesday, April 21:
    • Morning: Individual Joint Council, National Passive Components Standards Committee and GIPC. (Attend based on rep, manufacturer or distributor meetings)
    • Afternoon: Joint meeting focusing on high-priority industry issues
    • Evening: Networking Dinner at the hotel
    • Wednesday, April 22: ECIA Board Meeting (Board members and staff only).

RSVP and book your room today.

Faces of ECIA 

 

The March Part One for the "Faces of ECIA" is JN Corman!

Learn more about JN's involvement with the ECIA, hobbies and more.

This feature is a great way to learn about the fantastic people behind the hard work from the GIPC, Board, councils and committees.

Check it out

EDS 2026 Matchmaking
 

Find a match with EDS 2026 Matchmaking!

EDS is May 18-22. Are your meetings scheduled?

The matchmaking form allows you to request an appointment with companies registered for EDS who have indicated that they are open to receiving inquiries.

Utilize this tool to ensure your schedules are filled ahead of time. There will also be an on-site match­mak­ing board in the Con­nec­tions Café at EDS. 

Learn more.

EIA Standards Update

 

EIA/CB-31 is now available

ECIA’s CE-2 National Connector and Socket Standards Committee has published EIA/CB-31 Connectors and Sockets Shelf-Life. This Component Bulletin provides guidance on evaluating shelf life in respect to date codes, storage methods and intended use. 

This industry document may be accessed from the Component Bulletins section of the EIA Technical Standards page on the ECIA website.

ECIA Research and Analysis 


ECIA offers its members insight into the industry and a variety of market trends information. Members can log into the website and visit the Stats & Insights page to access an increasing number of statistical reports. Some are available to the public, some to members and others are only accessible to those who participate in the survey.

Visit the stats and insights drop down menu on our website for more information.

Member of the Week

MacInnis Group is an esteemed independent manufacturer's representative organization that operates across New England, Metro, Mid-Atlantic, Chesapeake, and Upstate New York territories. They are committed to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions through a foundation of integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

MacInnis Group has been an ECIA member for 14 years. We thank the team for the dedicated membership.

 Contact Info:

Electronic Components Industry Association

310 Maxwell Road, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009

678.393.9990