MIAOLI, TAIWAN -- Sinbon Electronics has broken ground on a new plant here, where it plans to conduct R&D and assembly.

CHICAGO -- National Technical Systems last week celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded test and inspection facility here.

TAIPEI -- DRAM contract prices are forecast to rise nearly 30% in the current quarter on stronger-than-expected notebook demand.

ALBUQUERQUE -- IEC Electronics has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Store Capital Acquisitions for the sale its manufacturing facility here for an aggregate purchase price of $5.75 million.