TAIPEI – Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) reported non-consolidated revenues of $6.15 billion for June, up 20.9% sequentially and 54.2% year-over-year on strong consumer electronics and PC shipments.

The mark set a company monthly high.

The firm’s revenues in the first half of the year were nearly $29 billion, up 57% compared to the same period in 2009.

With consumer electronics demand expected to remain strong in the third quarter, some forecasts predict Foxconn’s revenues could hit $6.2 billion in July.

MILTON, NY – Sono-Tek Corp. reported first-quarter sales of $2.3 million, up 56% year-over-year.
 
The firm had net income of $94,752 for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $169,427 for the prior year period. 

During the quarter, sales of most products increased, in particular fluxer units, widetrack units and solder recovery systems when compared to the prior year, the firm says. Sono-Tek also increased its spending for engineering and market development.

The second quarter is expected to be as strong or stronger than the first quarter.

Sono-Tek develops and manufactures liquid spray products based on ultrasonic nozzle technology.

NEW YORK -- Macroeconomic issues will temper revenue and earnings growth among contract electronics manufacturers over the next few quarters, a leading industry analyst said last night.

NEW YORK -- Pressures to reduce costs will be the primary drivers of decisions by aerospace and defense companies to use external engineering services during the next two to three years, according to Accenture research released today.

SANTA ANA, CA -- A recent study by noted expert Chrys Shea identifies root causes of stencil printing process defects.

TORONTO -- Saying Mexico offers a superior alternative to China, contract electronics manufacturer Adeptron Technologies has partnered with an EMS provider there.

FREMONT, CA -- Stencil and fixtures provider Manufacturing Resource Corp. has opened operations in Illinois.

BRIDGEWATER, MA -- Chase Corp. reported May quarter revenues of $39.6 million, up 58% from last year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – A pair of electronics industry trade groups are taking issue with India’s proposed e-waste management and handling rules.

MANCHESTER, NH – EPTAC and Precision Assembly Technologies have jointly opened a solder training center on Long Island, NY.

The site offers IPC certification and solder training for operators and instructors, and is aimed at businesses in the surrounding area.

“We bring together PAT's strength in manufacturing with EPTAC's training services to offer businesses the means necessary to further their manufacturing knowledge base,” said Russell Gulotta, CEO and president of PAT.

Classes are currently being offered. For more information, visit www.eptac.com or www.pat-inc.com.

TULSA, OK – Raytheon Missile Systems has awarded EMS firm LaBarge a $1.2 million contract to provide printed board assemblies for the RAM guided missile.

SAN JOSE – Capital spending across the semiconductor industry is undergoing a sharp upward recovery this year as the semiconductor market benefits from robust chip demand. But while the tea leaves for the next 18 months are unclear, most expect the semiconductor market recovery to continue, says SEMI.