PALM BAY, FL -- In the hopes of obtaining potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in local and state tax breaks, MC Assembly is using the best leverage it has: its workers. The EMS company reportedly will move hundreds of jobs to Mexico and potentially shutter its flagship plant in Florida without the tax breaks, the company told local officials, reported FloridaToday.com.

MELBOURNE, FL – Circuit Technology has opened a training center here.

ALTOONA, PA – Alpha’s electronic solder recycling site here has received certification as a conflict-free minerals smelter by the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative Conflict-Free Smelter Audit Review Committee.

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA -- Kitron has terminated plans to establish a distribution center here because the project has proved to be costlier and more complex than originally assumed. The EMS company will take a NOK 9 million charge in the fourth quarter to cover incurred costs and incurred liabilities.

SCHAUMBURG, IL -- A Sparton subsidiary has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire fellow EMS Beckwood Services for an undisclosed amount.