NEW YORK, NY – Cofactr has acquired Cogbase, a hardware sourcing platform with a network of over 450,000 suppliers, to strengthen and scale supplier options for US manufacturers. Terms were not disclosed.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – Attendance for the PCB East 2025 exhibits rose nearly 4% year-over-year, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today. Attendance among the exhibits-only category was up 15% from a year ago.

SAINT-HERBLAIN, FRANCE – Lacroix announced plans to fully exit its North American electronics operations by the end of the year as part of a shift toward higher-potential activities in Europe and environmental solutions.

DALLAS, TX – Celanese is preparing to sell its Micromax electronic inks and paste unit as part of a broader push to cut debt and raise cash. The business, housed within its engineered materials division, is expected to bring in over $300 million in revenue this year.