BRUSSELS – Calling the ban “unlawful,” the International Bromine Council has filed a legal challenge against the European Commission's barring of halogenated flame retardants in electronic displays under the EU Ecodesign Directive, according to reports.

BALTIMORE, MD – Zentech Manufacturing acquired Bloomington, IL-based EMS firm CAMtek for an undisclosed sum.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Electronics manufacturers experiencing supply disruptions report they expect five-week shipment delays on average, but a majority of electronics manufacturers and suppliers expect business operations to be “back to normal” by July, according to a new IPC survey. Collectively, 75% of all respondents expect business to be back to normal by October.

RAAHE, FINLAND – Enics Raahe is moving its electronics manufacturing and assembly services to other manufacturing sites.

TORONTO – SMTC reported fourth quarter revenue of $90.2 million, an increase of 11.6% year-over-year.