News
BANNOCKBURN, IL – May rigid PCB shipments at North American fabricators fell 14.8%, while bookings dropped 12.2% from last year, according to the latest data from IPC.
The combined book-to-bill ratio remained just above parity at 1.01.
The combined book-to-bill ratio remained just above parity at 1.01.
TEMPE, AZ – "Following a weak first quarter, the manufacturing sector rebounded in a strong fashion during the second quarter.”
That’s according to Norbert J. Ore, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. The trade group said June manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since April 2006.
That’s according to Norbert J. Ore, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. The trade group said June manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since April 2006.
VANCOUVER – Tier-Two EMS provider Creation Technologies has received a $65 million investment from Birch Hill Equity Partners.
EL SEGUNDO, CA – iSuppli Corp. today issued a revised outlook for semiconductor sales, forecasting 6% growth. The research firm previously forecast an 8.1% increase.
Still, iSuppli’s outlook is more optimistic than that of many researchers, as the industry average is closer to 2 to 3%.
Still, iSuppli’s outlook is more optimistic than that of many researchers, as the industry average is closer to 2 to 3%.
SAN BRUNO, CA – Worldwide Manufacturing USA, will acquire 55% of Shanghai De Chuang Electric and Electronics Company (Chuang) in Shanghai.
Chuang is a power supply factory with designing and R&D capabilities.
Worldwide, which provides EMS and other services, said the acquisition will further the company’s direct manufacturing capabilities.
The signed letter of intent is contingent on the completion of a Chuang audit, along with completion of due diligence by Worldwide, which are in the process.
The acquisition is planned for September.
Chuang is a power supply factory with designing and R&D capabilities.
Worldwide, which provides EMS and other services, said the acquisition will further the company’s direct manufacturing capabilities.
The signed letter of intent is contingent on the completion of a Chuang audit, along with completion of due diligence by Worldwide, which are in the process.
The acquisition is planned for September.
SUNNYVALE, CA – PCB manufacturer Sierra Proto Express has acquired Teknicircuits of Danbury, CT.
Sierra Proto Express will handle PCB fabrication for Teknicircuits’ customers from its Chanute, KS production center, the former PC Boards plant. Quickturn jobs will be handled at Sierra’s Sunnyvale facility.
Sierra expects sales to exceed $40 million this year.
Sierra Proto Express will handle PCB fabrication for Teknicircuits’ customers from its Chanute, KS production center, the former PC Boards plant. Quickturn jobs will be handled at Sierra’s Sunnyvale facility.
Sierra expects sales to exceed $40 million this year.
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