ASHINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, UK – Arian EMS has been acquired by investment group CorpAcq, with plans to create up to 30 new jobs and double the size of its operations. The Ashington-based firm, which specializes in printed circuit board assembly and testing for sectors like automotive, will continue under the leadership of founder Malcolm Humble, who retains a strategic role.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments declined 9.3% year-over-year in May, according to IPC’s latest industry survey. Shipments dropped 4.2% from the previous month, with year-to-date shipments down 2.3% from the same period last year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board (PCB) shipments jumped 21.4% year-over-year in May, according to new data from the IPC trade group. Shipments increased 7.1% month-to-month, with year-to-date sales up 7.9%.

BEIJING – Global wrist-worn device shipments rose 10.5% year-over-year in the first quarter, totaling 45.6 million units, according to IDC. The growth was driven by strong demand in key regions, including Western Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia/Pacific, as well as a 37.6% surge in China supported by government subsidies.