FRAMINGHAM, MA – The fourth quarter saw global shipments of PCs grow 26.1% year-over-year to 91.6 million units, according to International Data Corp. With the pandemic still in full swing, traditional PCs (inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations) were once again an in-demand consumer technology.

Williamsport, PA – Acquisitions continue unabated in the EMS industry, with Primus Technologies the latest firm to be snatched up, according to CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY sources. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – EMS company ATA IMS temporarily shut down operations of all its factories here because of Covid-19 cases. The shutdown was in effect from Dec. 31 through Jan 7. Operations will resume Jan 8.

WESTWOOD, MA – Chase Corp. reported fiscal first quarter revenue in the adhesives, sealants and additives segment was $30.1 million, up 16.5% year-over-year.