NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) reached 92.7 million units during the fourth quarter, up 1% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp.

ATLANTA – The third quarter distributor total available market for electronic components built on the second quarter surge in sales growth from the low point of the second quarter of 2020, as quarterly revenues exceeded $6.6 billion year-over-year in the Americas, representing growth of 21%, according to ECIA.

ATLANTA – Scanfil plans to increase its electronics manufacturing factory’s production area 50% here, according to reports. The production space is currently approximately 12,000 sq. m. The expansion is expected to be some 6,000 sq. m. near the existing factory.

UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA – Dixon Technologies formed a joint venture with Rexxam to manufacture PCBs for air conditioners for the global market, according to reports. Rexxam will own 60% of Dixon Devices, while Dixon will own 40%.

MOLETAI, LITHUANIA – Electronics manufacturer Teltonika began construction on its technology center here, expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2022, according to reports. The firm is investing €34 million (US$38.6 million) on the project.

SAN JOSE – Naprotek completed the acquisition of NexLogic for an undisclosed sum. The addition expands Naprotek's capabilities into microelectronics packaging and PCB assembly.

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder has acquired its UK distributor BLT Circuit Services, which also manufactures consumable products for the printed circuit and chemical milling industries.

THORNDALE, PA – AGC Chemicals Americas is expanding its production facility here, with plans to add up to 50% more manufacturing, quality control lab and office space.

ASKER, NORWAY – Kitron completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of BB Electronics, which was announced Dec. 20. No financial terms of the transaction were disclosed.

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE – ICAPE Group reported 2021 revenue of €170 million (US$193.2 million), up 35% year-over-year.

CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO – Electronics manufacturer Mack Technologies opened a 164,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility here.

ATLANTA – ECIA’s latest survey shows the measurement of actual sales sentiment for December outperformed the sales outlook for December from the prior survey by a wide margin.