BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board fabricators reported slowing sales growth in November but bookings recovered sharply over last year.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association hailed final passage of legislation to permanently extend the R&D tax credit.

NEWARK, NY -- IEC Electronics announced fiscal fourth-quarter revenue from continuing operations grew 7.4% from a year ago to $33.9 million.

MILWAUKEE, WI – An increasing number of manufacturers now struggle to find qualified applicants for open positions, according to the ASQ 2016 Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

HUAIAN, JIANGSU PROVINCE, CHINA -- A Foxconn subsidiary's printed circuit board factory here caught on fire this morning, but no casualties were reported, according to Chinese online media.

FARMINGDALE, NY -- Cemtrex's fiscal fourth quarter net income plunged 93% to $53,000 despite quarterly revenue gains.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC and Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) are applauding the US Congress for enacting meaningful tax reform legislation, including making the research and development tax credit permanent.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- Platform Specialty Products today announced Rakesh Sachdev as chief executive, replacing Daniel Leever, who is retiring effective immediately. 

TAIPEI -- Hon Hai Precision Industry will spin off its connector manufacturing business in an initial public offering worth at least $1.5 billion, according to published reports.

PATHUMTANI, THAILAND -- SVI Public Co. will acquire an Austrian business, but the EMS company isn't disclosing any details, not even the company's name.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil Circuit reported first quarter fiscal year 2016 net revenue ended Nov. 30 of $5.2 billion, up 14% year-over-year.

CALABASAS, CA – National Technical Systems has acquired Microtek Laboratories for an undisclosed sum.