Marjorie Gordon -
Capital Chapter

Hearing about a problem and helping to find a solution directed Marge Gordon from the box business into the world of microelectronics and she has spent the last 25 years doing just that: learning about problems in shipping static sensitive components and finding solutions. Since her husband's company, L.Gordon Packaging, had the capabilities to convert specific forms of ESD protective materials, which are recyclable and biodegradable, her design solutions were an innovative use of “green“ materials in the industry.* After Mr. Gordon’s death, the 3rd generation box company was transformed into a smaller L.Gordon Packaging devoted to the same ESD packaging products she had developed since 1978 and working with other materials as new requirements emerged. A BA in Philosophy from Goucher and a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins is not a traditional preparation for a technology-driven business. But by joining and participating in local chapters of professional organizations (15-year member of IMAPS and founding member of the ESD association), hiring experts for technical advice, attending trade shows, and working one on one with engineers, she enhanced her understanding and ability to provide solutions. She enjoys and appreciates many relationships with long time customers and the challenge of finding new problems to solve for new customers.

L. Gordon Packaging was recently recognized for accomplishments in producing environmentally-sound packaging.

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Marjorie Gordon is a respected industry advisor and has also created products for hundreds of major companies, some of which are APT-RF, Analog Devices, Intersil, Q-Tech, MSKennedy, Macom, and Vari-L. She has been an innovator in developing simple, appropriate, material-saving designs. The concept of lead shunts was first designed by L. Gordon Packaging for RCA in 1978 and they are still being used in various sizes and materials.

She has also found her IMAPS membership valuable because:

"In the beginning,(ISHM) IMAPS membership was critical in teaching me about the industry and where our products could be used. I was 'clueless' until we made that first lead shunt for RCA in 1978. The magazine and Industry Guide provided important marketing information, so that categories of components (formerly unheard of in my world) gradually began to make sense. Participating in IMAPS national and chapter trade shows introduced me to the diverse products my prospects made and gave my small, unknown company some visibility in respected venues.