BANNOCKBURN, IL – Material and labor costs continue to be two of the largest issues facing the electronics supply chain, according to an IPC report released today. Nine in ten electronics manufacturers report rising material costs, and nearly three-fourths report rising labor costs, the association says.

SAN JOSE – Flex completed its previously announced $540 million all-cash acquisition of Anord Mardix from private equity firm Bertram Capital.

GLENVIEW, IL – Illinois Tool Works completed the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business from Amphenol Corp.

PATHUMTANI, THAILAND – SVI Public Co. on Nov. 30 finalized its previously announced acquisition of a 100% stake of Tohuku Pioneer (Thailand) Co. for an undisclosed sum.