SMEDEREVO, SERBIA -- PKC Group has signed a deal to open a wiring systems factory here. The new site will serve existing and potential new customers in Europe.

CHANDLER, AZ -- Koh Young Technology has promoted Harry Yun to general manager, Koh Young America. He was formerly semiconductor sales manager at KYT.

TORONTO and MONTREAL – Two free cleaning and reliability workshops are offered in Canada next month.

HAUPPAUGE, NY -- Orbit International will consolidate the operations of its Quakertown, PA-based subsidiary into its Hauppauge, NY, plant. The Quakertown facility manufactures a displays and hand-held devices for military, industrial and commercial applications.

FT. WORTH, TX -- The effects of the US government shutdown failed to corral the atmosphere at SMTA International this week, where attendees appeared more active and buoyant this year than last.