MINNEAPOLIS -- Micro-tier EMS HEI said a rise in third-quarter sales wasn't enough to keep the company in the black.

NEW YORK – In remarks during its Analyst Day here this morning, Sanmina tightened its expectations for growth rates and operating margins during its next fiscal year as end-markets remain challenging.

LOGAN, UTAH – Thomas Carlin has succeeded Blake Kirby as CEO of Inovar, the company announced today.

CHANG'AN, DONGGUAN, CHINA -- PartnerTech today inaugurated its new surface mount and box build factory here, the company's first in China.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – NuSil Technology says it has completed the fourth phase of an expansion at its facility here.

TAIPEI -- Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Electronics) reported gross margins rose during the September quarter, thanks in large part to higher payments from Apple.

NORTH BILLERICA, MA — BTU International extended its third-quarter net loss to $2.4 million, down $300,000 from the previous year.

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA -- Kitron expects to create 60 jobs as part of its previously announced expansion here.

SAN JOSE -- Sanmina-SCI will change its name to Sanmina, effective Nov. 15.