NEW YORK -- Global manufacturing is on the rise, according to a series of indices from around the world, although forecasters aren't yet calling an end to the recession threat.

SAN JOSE -- Flextronics has promoted Murad Kurwa to vice president of engineering – worldwide operations.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) is gearing up to begin volume production at five new plants in Brazil, according to reports.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board shipments in December decreased 5.1% year-over-year, and orders fell 2.8%, says IPC.

PECS, HUNGARY -- Flextronics will add several hundred workers at its assembly plant to fill new orders from Huawei, according to published reports.