SAINT-HERBLAINE, FRANCE – Lacroix Group reported Electronics Activity for the fourth quarter saw revenue of €83.2 million (US$94.5 million), up 5% year-over-year.

TANGXIA, CHINA – Production at Note’s China plant was temporarily halted due to an employee being in contact with a Covid-positive relative. In line with local authorities' protection restrictions, the plant was put into quarantine.

STOCKHOLM – Hanza Holding reported fourth quarter net sales increased 45% year-over-year to SEK 717 million (US$77.4 million).

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales totaled $555.9 billion in 2021, the highest ever annual total and an increase of 26.2% year-over-year, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

AUSTIN, TX – The shortage of build-up substrates will increase this year, compared to 2021, and the gap between supply and demand will loom even larger in 2023, according to TechSearch International.

TANGXIA, CHINA – Production at Note’s plant in China has ceased temporarily, while the staff quarantines after a positive Covid-19 case.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Total semiconductor sales will rise 11% this year, following a 25% increase in 2021 and an 11% increase in 2020, according to a new report from IC Insights. If achieved, it would mark the first time since 1993-1995 that the semiconductor market has enjoyed three consecutive years of double-digit growth.

OSLO – Kitron reported fourth quarter revenue was NOK 949 million (US$107.8 million), down 4.3% year-over-year.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The SMTA is currently seeking student applications for the Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.

STOCKHOLM – Mycronic reported fourth quarter net sales increased 30% to SEK 1.3 billion (US$142.5 million). Based on constant exchange rates, net sales increased 27%.

SCHAUMBURG, IL – On Sept. 1, Bowman will formally open a new 20,000 sq. ft. global headquarters here.

JASPER, IN -- Kimball Electronics today announced net sales of $315.3 million for the second quarter ended Dec. 31, down 1.7% from a year ago.