WASHINGTON — Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $113.6 billion during the third quarter, an increase 5.8% year-over-year and 11% sequentially, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

XINFENG, TAIWAN – EMS firm Ryder Industries is adding two new buildings to its site here, upgrading technology and implementing advanced environmental efficiencies.

BANGKOK -- Fabrinet today announced first fiscal quarter revenue rose 9.3% over last year to $436.6 million, exceeding guidance and setting a new company record for the period.

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN -- Square E LLC is shutting down its EMS plant here, closing the book on an operation that lasted more than 40 years.

MILPITAS, CA — Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments rose 6.9% year-over-year but were down 0.5% sequentially to 3,135 million sq. in. in the third quarter, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group.

TOKYO – Saki has inaugurated a new product demonstration center in Chicago, complete with the company's line of factory automation equipment.

AUGSBURG, GERMANY -- Kontron is grouping its six production sites in Europe into an EMS/ODM network, the company announced.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Global tablet shipments rose 24.9% year-over-year to 47.6 million units, according to preliminary data from IDC.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The worldwide smartphone market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter as shipments declined just 1.3% year-over-year, according to preliminary data from IDC.

SON, THE NETHERLANDS -- Neways recorded third quarter revenue of 121.2 million euros ($141.5 million), down 9% year-over-year as automotive demand tumbled, partially offset by higher medical and semiconductor sales.

SAN JOSE -- Flex reported fiscal second quarter net sales of $6 billion, down 1.7% from a year ago.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board shipments rose 7% year-over-year in September and 21.3% sequentially, IPC announced today.