Interpower

Interpower Corporation, then Panel Components Corporation was founded in Berkeley, California by Bob Wersen. The Company moves from Berkeley to Santa Rosa, California. The Company moves into a new building which offered more space. The U.S. electronics industry experiences a severe recession. The Company changes its strategy to focus more on the small to mid-size companies and dramatically broaden its customer base. The beginning of a database of customers from trade shows and advertising. The development of a broader product line was the focus of growth efforts. Decision was made to relocate the Company and began a search. Started operations for Interpower Components Ltd., the European subsidiary in Bognor Regis, United Kingdom.