ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS -- ASM International has noted rumors in the market that third parties are preparing an offer for ASMI's stake of approximately 25% in ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (ASMPT).

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The chief executive of IPC today issued a statement in support of the new trade agreement among the US, Canada and Mexico.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in August were up 8.7% year-over-year, says IPC. Year to date, shipments were 10.3% above the same period last year. Sequentially, August shipments increased 6.5%.

SALEM, NH — Starting this week, Scott Electronics is moving to an 80,000 sq. ft. building here, expanding from the electronics manufacturer’s current 24,000 sq. ft. space. Renovations are expected to cost $1.5 million, according to reports.

LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES — Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. last week inaugurated its newest manufacturing facility, a 151,000 sq. ft. site in Niš, Serbia.