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PHOENIX -- Suntron Corp. is using Applied Materials, claiming unfair business practices on the part of the maker of semiconductor gear. Suntron seeks over $20 million in damages.

In the suit, Suntron claims it spent millions of dollars on raw materials and other inventory-related costs as result of false promises of business from Applied Materials. The suit alleges a other unlawful acts and unfair business practices as well.

Suntron provided more than 7,000 different finished products to Applied Materials, Suntron said in a press statement. The lawsuit claims that Suntron has been left with more than $18 million worth of unused and obsolete inventory.

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Nortech Systems Inc. reported net sales of $20.4 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, a 30% increase over last year. Net income was $202,857, versus a net loss of $155,541.

For the fiscal year, net sales at the EMS provider were up 25% to $72.7 million. Net income for year was $587,329, beating guidance, versus $633,448.

"We are very pleased with these record-setting revenue levels for Nortech in the fourth quarter and for the entire year," said Mike Degen, president and CEO. "We will use this opportunity to leverage these strong results to expand our customer base and continue to invest in the Nortech brand and our infrastructure."

Throughout the year margin pressure was strong due to higher energy costs, increased commodity prices and international competition.

Nortech guided for fiscal 2005 revenues to increase 8 to 10%, to $78 million to $80 million. Earnings per diluted share for 2005 are expected to be 30 to 35 cents.
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SANTA CLARA, CA -- Ambitech International has sold its Silicon Valley PCB fabrication and assembly division to a group of investors. Terms were not disclosed.

Hunter Technology Corp. was acquired by Ambitech in March 2001, right at the end of the peak of the North American electronics market. Hunter has been in business for nearly 40 years.

Hunter specializes in printed circuit board fabrication and electronics assembly for high-mix products for medical, aerospace, communications and capital equipment.


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