TORONTO – A previously announced transaction that makes SMTC Corp. a private company has been completed.
ATLANTA – Industry sentiment for sales of electronic components rocketed upward in March, according to ECIA’s monthly survey. The survey, which assesses month-to-month sales growth sentiment, grew between 26 and 27 points in component and end-market measures from February to March.
CASA GRANDE, AZ – The state of Arizona, Pinal County, City of Casa Grande, and Central Arizona College have opened a new 13,000 sq. ft. training center to prepare Arizonans for high-tech jobs, according to reports.
ARLINGTON, VA – A coalition of seven trade associations sent a letter to US Trade Representative Katherine Tai outlining concerns regarding India’s mounting tariffs on information communications technology products and services.
BRUSSELS – The WEEE Forum, which represents global e-waste producer responsibility organizations, expanded its membership into Colombia, South Africa, Spain and Lithuania. New members are EcoCómputo and Red Verde from Colombia; ERA, South Africa; EEPA, Lithuania; and Ecolec, Spain.
HSINCHU, TAIWAN – Shenmao established an independent testing laboratory here called Cheetah Inspection.