Jiva Materials Makes a Global Impact at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
Last month, Jiva Materials took the global stage at one of the electronics industry’s most prestigious events: the 25th Anniversary of IPC APEX EXPO 2025, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Represented by our CEO Stephen Driver and founder Jack Herring, Jiva delivered a powerful message that resonated with industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates from around the world.
APEX EXPO: The Global Hub of Electronics Innovation
IPC APEX EXPO is the largest event in North America for electronics manufacturing. This year’s event brought together thousands of engineers, designers, technologists, and C-level executives to share breakthroughs, network, and shape the future of the industry.
The 2025 conference theme made it clear: Sustainability is no longer a trend – it’s a mandate.
Jiva’s Mission in the Spotlight
At the heart of the excitement was Jiva Materials’ pioneering innovation: Soluboard®, the world’s first fully recyclable PCB substrate. With a verified 67% reduction in CO₂ footprint compared to traditional FR4, Soluboard® is revolutionising how PCBs are made, used, and recovered.
From live demos to investor conversations, the response was overwhelming. Visitors from across the U.S., Europe, and Asia flocked to our stand to learn more about how Jiva’s technology supports circular economy goals, meets upcoming EU regulations, and empowers OEMs to hit Scope 3 emissions targets.
Stephen Driver Takes the Stage at IPC APEX 2025
In a major milestone for the company, CEO Stephen Driver was invited to speak at the S18 Sustainability for Electronics: PCB Materials and Processes session. Held on March 19 in Room 303D, his presentation drew a full audience eager to hear about practical, scalable solutions to electronics waste.
Stephen shared insights into:
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The environmental impact of legacy PCB substrates
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How Soluboard® dissolves in hot water for component recovery
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Jiva’s commercial traction with companies like Amazon, Siemens, HP, and Infineon
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Why the shift to sustainable materials is both an ethical and economic imperative
Global Recognition and Momentum
Following the session, Jiva received dozens of partnership enquiries, interest from new investors, and invitations to join upcoming sustainability panels in both the U.S. and Europe.
The feedback was unanimous: the industry is ready for change, and Jiva is leading the charge.
What This Means for the Future
As governments around the world tighten e-waste regulations and OEMs scramble to meet climate goals, Jiva’s early-mover advantage is clear. Soluboard® is more than a green alternative – it’s a business-critical material for the future of electronics manufacturing.
Whether it’s prototyping, scaling production, or enhancing ESG compliance, Soluboard® is now firmly on the radar of global supply chains.
Learn More
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