WASHINGTON — Worldwide semiconductor sales fell 3% year-over-year in November on lower demand for electronics and broader economic sluggishness.

OXFORD, CT -- MIRTEC reported sales at its North American division rose more than 52% year-over-year in the fourth quarter.

RAMAT HASHARON, ISRAEL – Flextronics is one of five companies bidding for the Israel Military Industries, a government-owned and -run manufacturer of military gear.

CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, UK -- In the first acquisition of the new year, Chemigraphic has purchased fellow UK-based CRS Electronics for an undisclosed amount.

LONDON -- Global electronics production is forecast to reach $1.86 trillion in 2015, with China leading the way, a new report says. 

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.