WASHINGTON, DC – Global semiconductor sales reached $298.5 billion in the first quarter, up 25% from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). March sales totaled $99.5 billion, increasing 79.2% year over year and 11.5% sequentially from February.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – May 6, 2026 – Attendance for the PCB East 2026 conference and exhibition rose nearly 48% year-over-year, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today. Attendance among the technical conference was up 38%, while overall registration grew 42% from a year ago.

COPENHAGEN – GPV reported first quarter revenue of approximately $312 million, down 3% year over year, while profitability improved as restructuring measures implemented in 2025 began to take effect.

HELSINKI, Finland – Incap reported first quarter revenue of $60.5 million, up 7.3% year over year, supported in part by its acquisition of Lacon Group, though profitability declined amid supply chain constraints.

TEMPE, AR – Benchmark Electronics reported first-quarter revenue of $677 million, up about 7% year over year from $632 million, as improving demand across key segments supported growth.

NEENAH, WI – Plexus reported fiscal second quarter revenue of $1.1 billion, up 19% year over year, marking a record quarter as demand strengthened across its end markets.

WORCESTER, MA – April 29, 2026 – The annual PCB East exhibition opens today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time (EST) at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced.

WORCESTER, MA – April 28, 2026 – The annual PCB East conference, featuring more than 80 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training, opens today at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Mycronic reported strong first-quarter results, posting record net sales and earnings while raising its full-year outlook on continued demand across key segments tied to AI and advanced electronics.

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, SWEDEN – Kitron plans to build a new, larger production facility for its subsidiary Kitron Eltech in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, to support expected growth tied primarily to defense programs.

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Scanfil reported strong first-quarter results, with revenue rising 19% year-over-year to €229.1 million ($248 million), driven by acquisitions and continued organic growth.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – NOTE reported first quarter sales of SEK 962 million ($88 million), down 6% organically year-over-year, as cautious market conditions weighed on demand despite continued strength in defense-related business.