ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS -- ASM International has noted rumors in the market that third parties are preparing an offer for ASMI's stake of approximately 25% in ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (ASMPT).

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The chief executive of IPC today issued a statement in support of the new trade agreement among the US, Canada and Mexico.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in August were up 8.7% year-over-year, says IPC. Year to date, shipments were 10.3% above the same period last year. Sequentially, August shipments increased 6.5%.

SALEM, NH — Starting this week, Scott Electronics is moving to an 80,000 sq. ft. building here, expanding from the electronics manufacturer’s current 24,000 sq. ft. space. Renovations are expected to cost $1.5 million, according to reports.

LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES — Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. last week inaugurated its newest manufacturing facility, a 151,000 sq. ft. site in Niš, Serbia.

POWAY, CA -- Cohu today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Xcerra, the provider of back-end semiconductor equipment and services, and printed circuit board test. 

ST. LOUIS -- Compass Electronics Group has acquired wiring harness and cable assembly provider Qualitronics for an undisclosed amount.

ATLANTA, GA – UP Media Group Inc. today announced final registration figures for PCB West 2018, held earlier this month at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil will acquire the manufacturing operations of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices in an $80 million deal. 

MYSURU, INDIA – The Indian government has set up as many as nine vision groups to focus on development in the area, one dedicated to growth in the semiconductor arena.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Season Group is seeing a significant surge in enquiries as a result of the changes in US Tariffs with China, the firm says.

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference is scheduled for Nov. 13-15 at the Chicago Marriott here.