BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND – Cicor Group on Oct. 27 signed an agreement to acquire two production sites from Valtronic.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – October 27, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today dates for the PCB West 2026 conference and exhibition. The one-day exhibition will take place Wednesday, September 30, while the four-day technical conference will take place September 29 to October 2.

NEEDHAM, MA – Global smartphone shipments climbed 2.6% year-over-year to 322.7 million units in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The growth marks another step in the market’s steady recovery, driven by innovative device launches, flexible financing and consumers upgrading faster than expected.

SIKAINEN, FINLAND – Scanfil Oyj reported a strong third quarter with turnover reaching approximately $205 million, a 10% increase from the same period last year. Comparable EBITA rose to about $15 million, reflecting a 10% increase.

STOCKHOLM – Mycronic AB reported a strong third quarter with order intake reaching approximately $221 million, a 67% increase from the same period last year. Net sales declined 4% to roughly $156 million, while EBIT fell to about $23 million, reflecting a lower gross margin and a less favorable division mix.

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY -- Kitron reported third quarter revenue of EUR 145.1 million ($168,5 million), down 19% from last year.

NEENAH, WI - Plexus reported fiscal fourth quarter revenue rose 0.8% year-over-year to $1.06 billion.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA –  CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today announced the winners of its 2025 Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and electronics assembly equipment, materials and software suppliers. CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY recognized companies that received the highest customer service ratings, as judged by their own customers, during a ceremony at the SMTA International trade show in Rosemont, IL.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today opened registration for its annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material, service, and software suppliers.

CORTANA, ITALY -- A fire broke out last night at MB Elettronica's electronics manufacturing plant here.

BANGKOK – Fabrinet announced that company founder and longtime chairman David Mitchell has retired after 25 years of leadership. The Board of Directors appointed current CEO and director Seamus Grady as chairman, ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Mitchell, who founded Fabrinet in 2000, has overseen the company’s growth into a major global electronics manufacturing services provider.

STOCKHOLM – HANZA AB has entered into an agreement to acquire BMK Group GmbH, a German electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with roughly 1,500 employees, solidifying its position as Europe’s largest publicly listed contract manufacturer.