SAN JOSE – Naprotek completed the acquisition of NexLogic for an undisclosed sum. The addition expands Naprotek's capabilities into microelectronics packaging and PCB assembly.

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder has acquired its UK distributor BLT Circuit Services, which also manufactures consumable products for the printed circuit and chemical milling industries.

THORNDALE, PA – AGC Chemicals Americas is expanding its production facility here, with plans to add up to 50% more manufacturing, quality control lab and office space.

ASKER, NORWAY – Kitron completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of BB Electronics, which was announced Dec. 20. No financial terms of the transaction were disclosed.

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE – ICAPE Group reported 2021 revenue of €170 million (US$193.2 million), up 35% year-over-year.

CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO – Electronics manufacturer Mack Technologies opened a 164,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility here.

ATLANTA – ECIA’s latest survey shows the measurement of actual sales sentiment for December outperformed the sales outlook for December from the prior survey by a wide margin.

PATHUMTANI, THAILAND – SVI Public Co. appointed Verne R. Mundell as acting president effective Jan. 5.

TAIPEI – Foxconn reported record-high 2021 consolidated sales of NT$5.9 trillion (US$214.9 billion), up 10.9% year-over-year.

ATLANTA -- East West Manufacturing has acquired certain operations of Compass Electronics Solutions, a provider of electronics manufacturing services, including advanced printed circuit board assemblies, box build assemblies, wire and cable harness assemblies, and new product introduction services. Terms weren't disclosed.

TOKYO -- The board of Harima Chemicals Group has approved a plan to acquire the solder materials business of Henkel for an undisclosed amount.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales were $49.7 billion in November, an increase of 23.5% year-over-year and 1.5% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.