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TAIPEI – Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) reported April revenues of NT$94.4 billion, down 8.23% sequentially and 8.22% year-over-year.
MUNICH – Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems became operational Jan. 1 as a legally separate company within the Siemens technology conglomerate.
This step signaled the end of the so-called “carve-out process,” begun in 2008, the firm reports. The new company handles the Siplace placement machines and related assembly equipment lines.
In addition, the company’s restructuring program is entering a second phase. Plans call for further streamlining of the company’s global processes, and consolidation of its development and manufacturing capacities. The firm did not provide further details.
This step signaled the end of the so-called “carve-out process,” begun in 2008, the firm reports. The new company handles the Siplace placement machines and related assembly equipment lines.
In addition, the company’s restructuring program is entering a second phase. Plans call for further streamlining of the company’s global processes, and consolidation of its development and manufacturing capacities. The firm did not provide further details.
CHICAGO – Just six EMS-related transactions were completed in the first quarter, down from 13 a year ago, according to a top industry M&A advisor.
EL PASO, TX – Susan Mucha of Powell-Mucha Consulting Inc. will present on ways EMS companies can find and grow accounts in today’s volatile economy, as part an upcoming IPC-sponsored curriculum aimed at EMS program managers and executives.
The tutorial will be held April 2, as part of the IPC EMS Program Management Training & Certification program during the Apex trade show.
Topics to be covered include assessing business models and developing a value proposition suitable for a target market; stretching marketing dollars while increasing industry visibility; shortening the sales cycle through more effective use of sales and marketing resources; integrating the program team into the selling process; developing the most competitive value proposition through better understanding of the selection team, and developing long-term business growth plans.
This tutorial pulls from principles outlined in Mucha’s book, Find It, Book It, Grow It. – A Robust Guide to Account Acquisition in Electronics Manufacturing Services.
For more information, visit http://www.ipcapexexpo.org/html/main/programs-for-executives.htm.
The tutorial will be held April 2, as part of the IPC EMS Program Management Training & Certification program during the Apex trade show.
Topics to be covered include assessing business models and developing a value proposition suitable for a target market; stretching marketing dollars while increasing industry visibility; shortening the sales cycle through more effective use of sales and marketing resources; integrating the program team into the selling process; developing the most competitive value proposition through better understanding of the selection team, and developing long-term business growth plans.
This tutorial pulls from principles outlined in Mucha’s book, Find It, Book It, Grow It. – A Robust Guide to Account Acquisition in Electronics Manufacturing Services.
For more information, visit http://www.ipcapexexpo.org/html/main/programs-for-executives.htm.
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – Henkel Corp.’s first-quarter sales were 3.3 billion euros, up 3.1% sequentially, on the acquisition of the National Starch businesses in April 2008.
TAIPEI -- Compal Electronics said notebook PC shipments during the current quarter would be higher than previous company forecasts, but said the cloudy economic conditions still remain.
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