KUNSHAN – Apple has reportedly suspended new business with Pegatron after discovering labor violations at a student workers’ program.

VEJLE, DENMARK – GPV reported third quarter revenue of DKK 836 million (US$132.6 million), up 13% year-over-year.

SHENZHEN – The 15th Electronic Circuits World Convention is now open for registration. The three-day conference is from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.

TAIPEI – Foxconn Electronics reported October consolidated revenue up 2.8% year-over-year and 31.4% sequentially to NT$612.6 billion (US$21.5 billion).

TORONTO – SMTC reported third quarter revenue of $99.5 million, up 12.3% year-over-year and 10.1% sequentially.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics reported fiscal first quarter net sales of $331.7 million, up 5.9% year-over-year. Foreign currency had a favorable 1% impact on net sales compared to the same period a year ago.

ALPHARETTA, GA – Electronic component growth is expected to continue in November but at a slower rate than September and October, according to a recent ECIA survey.

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.