BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC’s draft version of IPC-1402, Standard for Green Cleaners Used in Electronics Manufacturing, is open for public review through July 15.

VEJLE, DENMARK -- Europe's EMS industry was shaken up today as GPV and Enics announced a pending merger to form the continent's second-largest EMS company with more than 7,500 employees and annual revenue of more than DKK 7 billion ($990 million).

LUTON, ENGLAND – Jaltek increased its manufacturing space 50% here and is recruiting production, engineering and account management to meet demand for electronic assembly.

BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND - Cicor Group expects sales growth of some 30% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, as a result of acquisitions and management of supply chain and other market challenges.

SON, THE NETHERLANDS – Infestos Sustainable Solutions said it would initiate buyout proceedings for all outstanding ordinary shares of Neways Electronics.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil posted fiscal third quarter net revenue of $8.3 billion, up 15.4% year-over-year.

JALISCO, MEXICO – Flex today said it is building a new 145,000 sq. ft. facility here.

PHRAEKSA, THAILAND – GPV Mechanics is constructing a 12,000m² mechanics manufacturing factory in Thailand.

MALAGA, SPAIN -- A subsidiary of Sky One France has acquired EMS provider Malaga Aerospace Defense & Electronics Systems SAU (MADES) from American Industrial Acquisition Corp. (AIAC).

MENTOR, OH ― Libra Industries anticipates year-over-year growth of more than 30% in 2022. The company has seen strong growth across all facilities and verticals and has expanded in the semiconductor sector.

ROCKVILLE, MD – The drone industry is predicted to develop at a CAGR of 25% between 2022 and 2032, reaching $279 billion, according to Fact.MR.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Nine in 10 electronics manufacturers surveyed are currently experiencing rising material costs, while 86% of electronics manufacturers are concerned about inflation, according to new data from IPC.