JASPER, IN -- Kimball International reported fiscal second quarter net EMS sales rose 11% from last year on growth in the automotive, industrial and public safety industries.
ECHT, LIMBURG, THE NETHERLANDS -- Neways Electronics plans to close its factory here, the company said, citing continued volatility in the electronics manufacturing services market and the persistent imbalance in capacity utilization.
HONG KONG -- SMT Holdings began its climb back from bankruptcy by turning in a profitable December quarter.
TAIPEI -- Foxconn International Holdings, the cellphone design and manufacturing arm of Hon Hai, has seen capacity utilization rates fall below 50%, according to a new report.
BEIJING -- China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a final reading of 52.3 in January from 51.5 in December, reflecting increased nationwide manufacturing activity.
TEMPE, AZ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the second consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 44th consecutive month, according to the latest ISM data.
