MALMO, SWEDEN -- PartnerTech reported third-quarter sales rose 2% from last year to SEK 528 million ($83.2 million) on higher capacity utilization at most of its EMS units. The company's machining operations saw a sharp, ongoing decline, especially from its defense end-market.
MINNEAPOLIS -- CyberOptics narrowed its third-quarter operating loss although revenues fell 25% year-over-year on lower demand for SMT inspection systems. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, the AOI maker reported an operating loss of $961,000, less than the $1.2 million in losses taken in the June quarter, but 63% lower than a year ago.
REDMOND, WA -- Data I/O swung to third quarter net income of $146,000, up from a loss of $1.3 million a year ago. For the period ended Sept. 30, net sales were up 24% to $5.4 million. Bookings rose $200,000 over last year to $4.3 million.
ANGLETON, TX -- Benchmark Electronics today reported third quarter net income of $24 million, up 200% sequentially and 26% from a year ago. The contract manufacturing provider said sales for the period ended Sept. 30 were $600 million, down 1.3% from the June quarter and 1.8% from last year.
NEENAH, WI -- Plexus last night reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $24.5 million, up well over last year's $728,000 and the fiscal third quarter profits of $23.2 million. For the period ended Sept. 28, the electronics manufacturing services provider reported sales of $568 million, near the higher side of previous guidance of $545 million to $575 million.
HAWTHORNE, CA -- OSI Systems said strength at its Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division drove an overall 14% jump in sales year-over-year in its fiscal first quarter. Sales at the Optoelectronics and Manufacturing unit increased 25% on new programs and customers.
