WASHINGTON, DC – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales reached $62.1 billion in July, a 20.6% increase year-over-year and a 3.6% rise month-over-month. The results, compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), reflect a three-month moving average.

WASHINGTON – SEMI announced that global semiconductor equipment billings reached $33.07 billion in the second quarter, representing a 24% year-over-year increase and a 3% quarter-over-quarter gain. The strong results were driven by demand for advanced logic and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) DRAM applications, alongside increased shipments to Asia.

TAIPEI – Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) posted August sales of NT$606.51 billion, an 11% year-on-year increase YoY. The company’s growth rate for the month stood at 10.6%. Investor sentiment remains positive. Market watchers cite Hon Hai’s expanding role in AI data centers through its alliance with Teco, as well as its growing electric vehicle portfolio, highlighted by Mitsubishi Motors outsourcing EV production to Foxconn.

Inventec is set to establish a presence in Katy, Texas, with renovations beginning this fall on its first US facility in the region. The company has leased approximately 540,000 square feet of space at Park 10 Ninety Nine near Katy Asian Town, signaling a long-term commitment to the area.

TEMPE, AR – Benchmark Electronics has announced a leadership transition with president and chief xecutive officer Jeff Benck set to retire on March 31. Benck, who has led the company since 2019, will continue as an advisor until March 2027 to ensure a smooth transition.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Jackson Schultz, head of engineering at Rainmaker Technology, will keynote PCB West this fall.

MALAYSIA – Scanfil has officially inaugurated the expansion and modernization of its Johor Bahru facility in Malaysia, building its electronics and complex box-build manufacturing capabilities. The EUR 4.3 million investment, first announced in January, expands production space by nearly 50% and enhances efficiency, quality and capacity.

BENGALURU – Syrma SGS Technology has signed a joint venture agreement with Italy-based Elemaster to form Syrma SGS Elemaster Private Limited, an India-focused platform serving high-reliability customers in railway, industrial and medical electronics. The JV’s initial ~20,000 sq. ft. facility in Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bengaluru will be configured for SMT, THT and box-build assembly lines.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The exhibition floor space is sold out for PCB West, the largest exhibition and conference for printed circuit board design, fabrication and assembly in the Silicon Valley, Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today. It is the 11th time in 12 years all booths have been sold for the popular exhibition.

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Key Tronic Corporation reported fourth-quarter and full-year results showing softer demand and tariff-related delays weighing on top line and earnings. Fourth quarter revenue was $110.5 million, down 12.7% from $126.6 million a year ago; full-year revenue came in at $467.9 million versus $566.9 million last year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in July fell 4.1% on a 90-day moving average versus a year ago. Shipments declined 5.1% sequentially, according to the Global Electronics Association.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments in July rose 20.7% on a 90-day moving average versus a year ago. Shipments increased 11.3% sequentially, according to the Global Electronics Association.