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SURREY, UK – The market for printable electronics subassemblies and components will top $1.7 billion this year, according to BPA Consulting estimates.
However, growth depends on improvements in materials and printing technology.
BOSTON -- Softer market conditions and high lift capacity eliminated most freight backlogs at major transit hubs around the world.
Fuel surcharges are drifting downward compared to last year. Carriers serving markets in China, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia reported lower fuel costs, says Trans Global Logistics, a global logistics provider.
The firm says most Asia sites anticipate demand for air lift to build this month as factories begin to increase production prior to the end of the March quarter.
Fuel surcharges are drifting downward compared to last year. Carriers serving markets in China, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia reported lower fuel costs, says Trans Global Logistics, a global logistics provider.
The firm says most Asia sites anticipate demand for air lift to build this month as factories begin to increase production prior to the end of the March quarter.
NEENAH, WI -- Plexus is expanding its its European design center in Livingston, Scotland, and will add 19 workers to the 12 already employed.
The EMS provider received a £159,000 grant, which will help fund the positions.
JOHOR, MALAYSIA -- Demand for electronics products will boost Malaysia's manufacturing sectors by some 6.6% this year.
That's down a fraction from 2006 (7%), due to some first-half softness, but growth is expected to pick up in the second half.
The forecasts were included in Bank Negara Malaysia's 2006 Annual Report, released this week.
Several of the world's largest EMS provider have large factories in Malaysia.
That's down a fraction from 2006 (7%), due to some first-half softness, but growth is expected to pick up in the second half.
The forecasts were included in Bank Negara Malaysia's 2006 Annual Report, released this week.
Several of the world's largest EMS provider have large factories in Malaysia.
NASHVILLE – Kyzen Corp. is now providing immediate online customer service support. Users can click on the Live Support icon at www.kyzen.com and be instantly connected to a service advisor. Online support is available when the Live Support Online icon is green. Visitors can choose from technical support or customer service and can type in technical questions, questions about orders, etc. A “Live Help” button connects users to a customer service agent, who will be able to check on orders, shipping documents and answer other related questions. A technical expert will be available from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, M - F, and a customer service expert will be available from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, M - F.
PALM BAY, FL -- Key Principal Partners has invested an undisclosed amount of additional capital in EMS firm MC Assembly,
giving the private-equity division a majority stake in the company.
MC Assembly topped $200 million in sales last year, but has struggled against competition overseas. The company reportedly laid off 92 workers last June, and 52 workers the year before, when when the firm consolidated five buildings into one.
MC Assembly topped $200 million in sales last year, but has struggled against competition overseas. The company reportedly laid off 92 workers last June, and 52 workers the year before, when when the firm consolidated five buildings into one.
ROME, NY -- The Electrostatic Discharge Association has revised its standard for designing, implementing and
maintaining an ESD control program. ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 covers the protection of electrical or electronic parts,
assemblies and equipment susceptible to ESD damage from human discharges of 100V or more. and is available for download at www.esda.org.
