NEW YORK -- Global semiconductor sales are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6% from 2012 to 2015, a new report says.

MANKATO, MN — EI Microcircuits is planning a $6.7 million expansion at a new site here, according to published reports.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC and the Electronic Components Industry Association are planning to create an industry guideline for the best practices of communicating component obsolescence.

BRIDGEWATER, MA – Chase Corp., the parent company of Humiseal, reported revenues of $29.4 million for the second quarter, up 11.8% year-over-year.

Net income was $1.2 million, down 15.5% compared to the prior-year period.

For the six months ended Feb. 29, revenues increased 7.1% to $61.6 million year-over-year. Net income decreased 19.1% to $3.52 million.

Sales of conformal coatings were lower during the period, Chase said.