SAN DIEGO — IPC issued a call for abstracts for poster presentations at IPC Apex Expo to be held here. Poster presentation networking sessions are scheduled for Feb. 25, 26, and 27 on the show floor.

SAINT-HERBLAIN, FRANCE – Lacroix Group reported third quarter electronics revenue was €70.5 million (US$81.7 million), down 6.1% year-over-year. This downturn relates to disruptions in the availability of components and the indirect consequences of plant shutdowns at several auto manufacturers over the period.

ATLANTA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today reopened registration for its annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material, service, and software suppliers. The 2022 program returns to its original format after a focus group of past participants emphasized the value of the feedback they receive from their customers.

PERAK, MALAYSIA – Scope Industries said it will divest its oil palm plantation to focus solely on its electronics manufacturing services business, according to reports.

SAN JOSE – Sanmina posted fiscal fourth quarter net sales of $1.6 billion, a decrease of 12.3% year-over-year.

ATLANTA – After showing a relatively stable, modest decline in overall sentiment between June and October, the November outlook in the latest results from ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend surveys points to a strong decline in expectations in the coming month.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics reported fiscal first quarter net sales of $292.7 million, a decrease of 11.8% year-over-year. Foreign currency had a favorable impact of 1% on net sales in the quarter compared to the same period a year ago.

SUNRISE, FL – Nano Dimension has signed and closed a definitive agreement to acquire Essemtec.

SANTA ANA, CA – Ducommun reported third quarter Electronic Systems segment net revenue was $104.7 million, up 0.12% year-over-year.

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Key Tronic reported fiscal first quarter revenue of approximately $132.8 million, up 8% from the same period of fiscal 2021.

TOKYO – Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest has entered into an agreement to acquire R&D Altanova for an undisclosed sum.

TORONTO – Celestica has completed its previously announced acquisition of EMS provider PCI Private Ltd.