WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales reached 64.9 billion dollars in August, up 21.7% from 53.3 billion dollars a year earlier, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Sales also increased 4.4% sequentially from 62.1 billion dollars in July.

BIÑAN, PHILIPPINES – Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the consolidation of its Kuichong operations into its Pingshan facility in Shenzhen, China, a strategic move designed to streamline its manufacturing footprint, improve operational efficiency and increase capacity utilization.

SAINT-HERBLAIN, FRANCE – Lacroix reported first-half 2025 revenue of about $30.1 billion, reflecting an 11.9% year-over-year decline on a comparable basis, as the company continued its strategic withdrawal from low-margin contracts and prepared to exit the North American electronics market. The Environment segment remained a bright spot, growing 9% and delivering a current EBITDA margin of 23.4%. Group EBITDA stood at roughly $2.2 billion, representing a margin of 7.5%.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American electronics manufacturing services companies reported shipments in July fell 4.1% compared to 2024.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American printed circuit board manufacturers reported July shipments rose 20.7% from last year.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – OCTOBER 1, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Mike Buetow as the first individual awarded the PCEA Lifetime Achievement Award and as the first inductee in the newly established PCEA Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.

ATLANTA -- Product sales sentiment among component manufacturers improved between August and September, suggesting the market might be on verge of recovery.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – NOTE has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based electronics contract manufacturer Kasdon Group, strengthening its position in the British EMS market and securing a foothold in the high-growth defense sector, which represents about half of Kasdon’s revenue.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Stephen V. Chavez as recipient of the annual PCEA Leadership Award, for his lifetime service in the pursuit of educating and training PCB design engineers.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Troy Hopkins as recipient of the fourth annual PCEA Membership Award. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.

JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – V.S. Industry reported full-year revenue of $801 million for the period ended July 31, down from $899 million the previous year. Net profit for the year dropped to $7 million from $50 million a year earlier, reflecting weaker demand and tighter margins.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil reported preliminary, unaudited results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended on August 31, posting solid growth across revenue and earnings, and issuing a strong outlook for fiscal 2026.