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<\/a><\/a>\nKircher brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in contract manufacturing and product design, with a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence across multiple industries, geographies, and ownership structures.<\/p>
\nHe joins Sigmatron at a pivotal moment as the company seeks to accelerate growth following its acquisition by Transom Capital Group (\u201cTransom\u201d), an operations-focused private equity firm, in 2025. Kircher will lead the company's next phase of strategic expansion, building on its global manufacturing footprint across North America and Asia and its established position across diverse industrial end markets.<\/p>
\n\u201cJim brings extensive executive leadership experience across the EMS industry, spanning both leading public EMS companies and private equity-backed manufacturers,\u201d said Kevin Waddell, Operating Partner at Transom. \u201cThroughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of driving operational excellence while delivering profitable growth. We are excited to welcome him to Sigmatron and are confident that his leadership will build on the company\u2019s momentum by strengthening its position in existing markets and expanding into attractive adjacent opportunities.\u201d<\/p>
\nMost recently, Kircher served as Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Medical, a private capital-backed contract manufacturer serving the medtech market, with a focus on minimally invasive, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted surgery applications. He also serves on the board of Enercon, a medical contract development and manufacturing organization backed by EW Healthcare Partners.\u00a0<\/p>
\nPreviously, Kircher was CEO of Libra Industries, a private equity-backed contract manufacturing platform providing electronic manufacturing services, precision machining, and complex cleanroom assembly focused on the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor capital equipment markets. Earlier in his career, he held a series of executive leadership roles at both Jabil and Flex.<\/p>
\n\u201cI am honored and excited to join the Sigmatron team,\u201d said Kircher. \u201cSigmatron has built a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, customer focus, and operational expertise. With a global manufacturing footprint and longstanding customer relationships spanning multiple industries, the company is well positioned for its next chapter. I look forward to working alongside Sigmatron\u2019s talented team to deliver lasting value for our customers, employees, and shareholders.\u201d<\/p>
\nAbout Sigmatron International, Inc.<\/b><\/p>
\nSigmatron is a trusted supplier of contract design and manufacturing services across a broad number of industries.\u00a0 They have an intense commitment to quality and serving their customers with manufacturing solutions and performance.\u00a0 They have an incredible history of maintaining their customer relationships for decades, through a culture of continuous improvement.\u00a0 \u201cWe are a manufacturing company \u2013 that loves manufacturing!\u201d<\/p>
\nFor more information, visit https:\/\/sigmatronintl.com<\/a><\/p> \nAbout Transom Capital Group<\/b><\/p> \nTransom is a leading operationally focused private equity firm that thrives in complexity, specializing in identifying and unlocking value in the middle market. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Transom has established a strong track record across various economic cycles by employing a time-tested, operationally intensive strategy to drive transformative outcomes. Transom\u2019s expertise spans corporate carve-outs, lender-owned businesses, and other complex situations requiring speed, flexibility, and precision. Supported by a large in-house operations team, Transom delivers tailored solutions backed with functional expertise to help companies unlock their full potential.<\/p> \nTransom\u2019s sector-flexible approach is grounded in pattern recognition, value creation, and disciplined execution. The firm provides not only capital, but also the tools, insights, and operational capabilities necessary to accelerate performance and create long-term value.<\/p> \nFor more information, visit\u00a0https:\/\/transomcap.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>