FRAMINGHAM, MA – The smartphone market continues to be challenged, and 2019 is projected to experience its third consecutive year of declining shipments, says International Data Corp. Worldwide smartphone volumes are forecast to fall 0.8% in 2019, with volumes dipping to 1.39 billion.
SINGAPORE – ASM Pacific Technology’s SMT solutions segment posted 2018 revenue up 19.1% to $1.03 billion, contributing 41.1% to the firm’s revenue.
MACROOM, IRELAND – Shipco Circuits has brought a method for embedding discrete components inside PCBs to market.
NOTTINGHAM, UK – SMS Electronics has undergone a management buyout, its second in seven years.
SCHAUMBURG, IL -- A Cerberus Capital Management subsidiary has completed its acquisition of Sparton for $18.50 per share, or roughly $182 million.
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA -- Tate Technology is moving its EMS plant to a new 18,000 sq. ft. factory here after more than 20 years at its previous site.