SAN JOSE – North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted
$1.75 billion in orders in July (three-month average basis) and a
book-to-bill ratio of 1.06 according to SEMI.
A book-to-bill of 1.06 means that $106 worth of orders were received for every $100 of product billed for the month.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Valor Computerized Systems has appointed Dan Weitzman as vice president of sales, North America, and Howard Rupprecht as director of marketing.
Weitzman has been with the company for seven years, most recently serving as senior account manager.
Prior to joining Valor, Rupprecht worked at OK International for 12 years, initially European-based in various product management and business development roles and then more recently located in the U.S. as vice VP of marketing.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dan to lead Valor’s sales operations for the North American region,” said Ori Braun, president. “Exciting times are ahead as we rollout a number of new product introductions. The first one, to be launched within a few months, is a platform that will allow our customers to unlock the power of DFM collaboration with their clients and contractors. It will add to the overall value of our solutions and will open new opportunities for us to continue our current growth trend.”
Weitzman has been with the company for seven years, most recently serving as senior account manager.
Prior to joining Valor, Rupprecht worked at OK International for 12 years, initially European-based in various product management and business development roles and then more recently located in the U.S. as vice VP of marketing.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dan to lead Valor’s sales operations for the North American region,” said Ori Braun, president. “Exciting times are ahead as we rollout a number of new product introductions. The first one, to be launched within a few months, is a platform that will allow our customers to unlock the power of DFM collaboration with their clients and contractors. It will add to the overall value of our solutions and will open new opportunities for us to continue our current growth trend.”
“Howard’s experience and knowledge in the industry provides him with the specific expertise we want our management team to possess. He has a firm understanding of the electronics industry and extensive experience in managing marketing departments on a regional and global scale, which will help us to maintain our competitive edge and continue to grow market share,” added Braun.
SAN FRANCISCO – Fabrinet this fall will break ground on a factory that will effectively double the EMS firm’s manufacturing capability, Circuits Assembly has learned.
TOKYO -- Toyota will reportedly sign a deal under which Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn, will build electronics for the Japanese automaker. No further details are available.
The roots of the agreement come from a strategic decision by Hon Hai chief executive and founder Terry Guo to hire several former Toyota executives, according to the United Daily News.
The roots of the agreement come from a strategic decision by Hon Hai chief executive and founder Terry Guo to hire several former Toyota executives, according to the United Daily News.
COSTA MESA, CA -- Probe Manufacturing today announced revenues of $2.72 million, for the three month period ended June 30, the electronics manufacturing services firm's highest since 2002.
For the second quarter, net earnings were $617,446 and EBITDA was $410,073. The gross profit was also the company's highest since 2002.
"Our second quarter results are a continuation of our improved performance which started in the fourth quarter of 2005, resulting in our third consecutive quarter of growth and profitability," the company said in a statement.
Probe Manufacturing was founded in 1995.
For the second quarter, net earnings were $617,446 and EBITDA was $410,073. The gross profit was also the company's highest since 2002.
"Our second quarter results are a continuation of our improved performance which started in the fourth quarter of 2005, resulting in our third consecutive quarter of growth and profitability," the company said in a statement.
Probe Manufacturing was founded in 1995.
TAIPEI -- Motorola is expected to award the production of its Motofone cellphone to Foxconn, according to various media reports.
Motorola plans to launch the model late this year.
Motorola plans to launch the model late this year.
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