BLAUBEUREN-SEISSEN, GERMANY – Rehm Thermal Systems in April opened a subsidiary in Dongguan, China, to provide direct manufacturing, sales and support in China. The 3,000 sq. meter facility houses 100 employees, bringing the company's total to 450.

EL SEGUNDO, CA – Global electronics sales will grow 5.9% this year, down from 7% in 2007, according to iSuppli.

BRIDGEWATER, MA – Global manufacturer Chase Corp. reported net income of $1.87 million for the second quarter, up 36% year-over-year.

Revenues of $28.2 million for the quarter increased 3% compared to 2007.

For the six months ended Feb. 29, revenues increased 7% to $62.9 million compared to the same period last year. Net income was $5.34 million, up from $3.9 million year-over-year.

The company’s EMS segment had revenues of $4 million, down nearly 17% compared to the same period last year. Revenues for the six-month period ended Feb. 29 were $9.1 million and in line with the prior year period, Chase said.