MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $2.21 billion in billings worldwide in March, according to SEMI, up 20.1% year-over-year and down 6.8% sequentially.

MIAMI – Computer power supplies, certain printed circuit assemblies and wiring harnesses were among the latest exclusions to the China tariffs announced today.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – SigmaTron International has received a Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Loan of approximately $6.3 million, pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act on Apr. 23.

MINNEAPOLIS – CyberOptics reported first quarter sales of $16.4 million, an increase of 10% year-over-year.

JUAREZ, MEXICO – As a result of the Mexican government’s new restrictions, Key Tronic is temporarily closing its production facilities here, which could potentially last until May 30, unless further extended.

TABY, SWEDEN – Mycronic reported first quarter net sales decreased 33% to SEK 736 million (US$73.2 million) and 35% based on constant exchange rates.

KISTA, SWEDEN – Note reported first quarter sales increased 17% year-over-year to SEK 475 million (US$47.4 million).

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron reported first quarter revenue of NOK 878 million (US$83.1 million), an increase of 8% year-over-year. Growth adjusted for foreign exchange effects in consolidation was 3%.

NEENAH, WI – Plexus reported fiscal second quarter revenue of $767.4 million, down 2.7% year-over-year and 10% sequentially.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Worldwide IC unit shipments will register their first-ever back-to-back annual decline in 2020, according to IC Insights.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI will hold a webinar on sustainable electronics Apr. 29.

KYOTO, JAPAN – Yoshio Tateishi, former president and CEO of Omron, died of pneumonia caused by Covid-19.