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WATERBURY, CT – Element Solutions, the parent company of MacDermid Alpha Electronics, on Oct. 28 announced a definitive agreement with Celanese to acquire its Micromax subsidiary for approximately $500 million in cash, subject to adjustments.
BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND – Cicor Group on Oct. 27 signed an agreement to acquire two production sites from Valtronic.
NEEDHAM, MA – Global smartphone shipments climbed 2.6% year-over-year to 322.7 million units in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The growth marks another step in the market’s steady recovery, driven by innovative device launches, flexible financing and consumers upgrading faster than expected.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – October 27, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today dates for the PCB West 2026 conference and exhibition. The one-day exhibition will take place Wednesday, September 30, while the four-day technical conference will take place September 29 to October 2.
SIKAINEN, FINLAND – Scanfil Oyj reported a strong third quarter with turnover reaching approximately $205 million, a 10% increase from the same period last year. Comparable EBITA rose to about $15 million, reflecting a 10% increase.
