In a bold move to enrich its printed-circuit-board (PCB) portfolio, Advanced Circuits Inc. acquired the assets of Circuit Board Express. The Haverhill, Mass.-based Circuit Board Express is recognized as a leader in quick-to-market manufacturing of PCBs. Advanced Circuits, which specializes in production and prototype PCBs, expects the merger to be seamless for Circuit Board Express customers. Circuit Board Express' Haverhill office will remain open, and support staff will remain in place. Customers can maintain ther regular contact with that office, or contact Advanced Circuits directly. Based in Aurora, Colo., Advanced Circuits is ISO 9001:2000 certified, as well as IPC 6012 Class 3 qualified. For more details about the merger, or about Advanced Circuits, visit www.4pcb.com.