SUZHOU -- Vitronics Soltec’s expansion of its operations here is progressing ahead of schedule, the company said today.

HONG KONG -- Lenovo will begin assembling its own computers at its new or expanded factories around the world, including Greensboro, NC, according to published reports and Lenovo itself.

TAIPEI – Foxconn said it plans to expand its North American operations, according to published reports.

ATLANTA, GA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today announced Creation Technologies as its EMS Company of the Year for 2012.

WASHINGTON, DC — The 90-day average sales of semiconductors reached $25.22 billion worldwide in October, up 1.7% sequentially.

EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Research firm IHS iSuppli cut this year's forecast for global semiconductor sales citing increasingly weak economic conditions that are depressing consumer and business spending on electronics.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- IDC will reveal its Top 10 predictions for the manufacturing industry for 2013 in a webinar scheduled for Thursday.

DETROIT -- Flextronics has confirmed its acquisition of Saturn Electronics & Engineering, a supplier of electronics manufacturing services, solenoids and wiring harnesses for the automotive, appliance, consumer, energy and industrial markets. Rochester Hills, MI-based Saturn most recently reported more than $300 million in annual revenue. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

CHINNOR, UK -- The first Engineering Subcontractor Exhibition will be held April 18 at the RAF Museum Cosford.

SAN JOSE -- Flextronics is about to acquire wire harness manufacturer Saturn Electronics & Engineering for an undisclosed sum, according to published reports.

SHENZHEN -- Nam Tai Electronicshas year-to-date sales of over $1 billion, joining a select few EMS companies to top that mark.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX -- Delta Group Electronics has leased 50,000 sq. ft. of industrial space in this Dallas suburb for its regional office and manufacturing operation.