STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide shipments of devices – PCs, tablets and mobile phones – totaled 2.28 billion units in 2017, according to Gartner. Shipments are on course to reach 2.32 billion units in 2018, an increase of 2.1%, says the firm.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – In December, German electronics company revenues increased 5.8% year-over-year to $21.2 billion, says ZVEI.

TAIPEI – Foxconn’s revenues rose 16% year-over-year in January.

CHICAGO -- Mergers and acquisition activity in the electronics manufacturing services sector slowed in 2017 a new report says. 

NOIDA, U.P., INDIA -- Dixon Technologies reported sales in the December quarter fell 0.7% year-over-year, primarily on lower demand for mobile phones from OEM customers.