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SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Raven Industries today reported its Electronic Systems division's first-quarter sales rose 22% over last year to $16.2 million.
COVENTRY, UK – Dr. Peter Barnwell, chairman of Custom Interconnect, will keynote the Smart Group conference Electronics Technology ‘09.
The event will be held Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 in Coventry, UK.
Barnwell’s presentation, The Role of an Independent EMS Company in the UK – and Some Observations from the USA, will highlight critical services and will draw a comparison with his experience of large high-volume manufacturers in the USA. It will include information about competitive pressures; advantages of UK manufacture; key needs for a successful company; the problems facing large, very high-volume manufacturers; personal experience in the US market, and what the future holds.
For more information about the event, contact info@smartgroup.org.
The event will be held Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 in Coventry, UK.
Barnwell’s presentation, The Role of an Independent EMS Company in the UK – and Some Observations from the USA, will highlight critical services and will draw a comparison with his experience of large high-volume manufacturers in the USA. It will include information about competitive pressures; advantages of UK manufacture; key needs for a successful company; the problems facing large, very high-volume manufacturers; personal experience in the US market, and what the future holds.
For more information about the event, contact info@smartgroup.org.
FRANKFURT – Siemens has reclassified its Electronics Assembly Systems business as Other Operations and the business is being held for “disposal.”
COLLEGE, MD – The Korea Testing Laboratory has selected DfR Solutions to develop nondestructive techniques for detecting PCB plating defects.
SHANGHAI – Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA announced record first quarter revenue and net income, on new orders and acquisitions.
Net sales were nearly $10.3 million, up 47.4% compared to 2008. The increase is attributable to energy orders and the recent acquisition of Shanghai Intech-Detron Electric and Electronic Co.
Net sales were nearly $10.3 million, up 47.4% compared to 2008. The increase is attributable to energy orders and the recent acquisition of Shanghai Intech-Detron Electric and Electronic Co.
TORONTO – SMTC Corp. reported first-quarter 2009 revenue of $48.5 million, down nearly 21% sequentially and 12% year-over-year.
TORONTO – EMS provider Adeptron Technologies reported first-quarter 2009 sales of approximately $12.6 million, up 29% year-over-year.
SALISBURY, NC – Henkel Corp. will consolidate certain electronics adhesive manufacturing operations into its plant here, the company said. The company plans to invest more than $23.7 million and to create 103 jobs during the next three years.
GLENVIEW, IL – Illinois Tool Works, the parent company of several leading electronics suppliers, reported operating revenues fell 25% for the three months ended April 30.
JACKSON, MI -- Sparton Corp. reported a net loss of $800,000 on a 6.2% drop in sales for the three months ended March 31.
LOUISVILLE, KY – Sypris Solutions Inc. today reported first-quarter revenue of $81.7 million, down 23% year-over-year.
SANTA CLARA, CA – The European Union today fined Intel an unprecedented $1.45 billion for so-called strong-arm sales tactics. Intel said it will appeal.
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