EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS -- Neways today said all its operating companies in the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and China remain operational at this time.

TAIPEI – Foxconn reported a 23.7% year-over-year decline in profit in the fourth quarter of 2019 to NT$47.8 billion (US$1.6 billion), according to reports.

FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Kyocera completed its previously announced acquisition of AVX, following the completion of Kyocera’s tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of AVX common stock that it did not already own.

WESTLAKE, OH – Nordson will reorganize into two businesses: Industrial Precision Solutions (IPS), led by Gregory P. Merk, executive vice president, and Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), led by Jeffrey A. Pembroke, executive vice president.

WASHINGTON – Today, 10 industry associations, representing hundreds of semiconductor and semiconductor supply chain companies, issued a statement calling on nations to prioritize semiconductor operations as they craft public health measures to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide server market fourth quarter revenue increased 5.1%, and shipments grew 11.7% year-over-year, according to Gartner. In 2019, worldwide server shipments declined 3.1%, and server revenue declined 2.5% compared to 2018.

WINDSOR, UK – Note’s EMS plant here has temporarily suspended production, in line with UK authorities’ decision to limit all non-essential travel and work.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – The US EPA said it is exploring exemptions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, says IPC.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI will hold three webinars next month to discuss results of its wafer/panel level package flowability and warpage project.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American PCB orders in February increased 14.2% year-over-year and 21.8% sequentially, according to IPC.

ATLANTA – A new survey points to the need for continued research as companies continue to improve their understanding of the impact of the coronavirus on supply chains.

SAN JOSE – “In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the semiconductor industry is focused on ensuring the health and safety of its workers and the continuity of its research, design, and manufacturing operations,” said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association, in a statement.