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BRUSSELS -- A consultant for the European Union has identified more than 45 substances not currently covered by RoHS laws for possible inclusion in new draft rules expected to be ready next month.
The EU review of the RoHS Directive could lead to an expansion of the scope of covered substances and the list of covered electronics, industry sources say, and some current exemptions could be revoked.
The EU review of the RoHS Directive could lead to an expansion of the scope of covered substances and the list of covered electronics, industry sources say, and some current exemptions could be revoked.
GLENVIEW, IL – Illinois Tool Works’ power systems and
electronics group reported sales rose 6.1% year-over-year for the period ended
Feb. 29. Meanwhile, speculation abounds over a possible acquisition of a leading soldering equipment OEM.
LONDON -- EMS provider TT Electronics reported earnings rose 7% last year on a 1% hike in sales for the year ended Dec. 31.
Pre-tax profits from continuing operations were up 6.7% to £33.3 million, before one-time profits in 2006. Sales hit £544.9 million.
The company cautioned for the 2008 outlook. “While current trading is expected to remain overall similar to 2007, the further reorganization of operations, difficulties in the credit markets and concerns as to the effect on the global economy causes the board to take a cautious view for the current year,” said executive chairman John Newman.
During the year, TT's pension fund deficit was reduced to £17.4 million from £72.6 million a year ago.
Pre-tax profits from continuing operations were up 6.7% to £33.3 million, before one-time profits in 2006. Sales hit £544.9 million.
The company cautioned for the 2008 outlook. “While current trading is expected to remain overall similar to 2007, the further reorganization of operations, difficulties in the credit markets and concerns as to the effect on the global economy causes the board to take a cautious view for the current year,” said executive chairman John Newman.
During the year, TT's pension fund deficit was reduced to £17.4 million from £72.6 million a year ago.
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