SAN JOSE – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted
$285.6 million in orders in January, down 75% from a year ago, the SEMI trade group said. The book-to-bill was 0.48, well under the 1.0 benchmark indicating near-term growth.
MINNEAPOLIS – RITE USA has signed an exclusive agreement to represent Exergy Technologies Corp. in North America and Canada.
No financial terms were disclosed.
RITE USA represents manufacturers in North America. The firm provides system solutions to the PCB and EMS marketplace, featuring EthorCel.
Exergy is a California-based manufacturer of industrial water and chemical recycling systems, utilizing advanced membrane and electro-membrane technologies.
TEMPE, AZ -- Production in the US manufacturing sector rose 12.1 points between April and June, reaching 52.5%, according to the latest survey of the nation's supply executives.