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The Vietnam News Agency is reporting production is scheduled to launch in the first quarter next year.
The factory will have capacity of 89 million cellphones and tens of millions of cellphone parts per year, VNA said.
ST. PETERSBURG — Just months after receiving millions of dollars in tax breaks and incentives as part of a controversial proposal to stay rooted here, Jabil has asked for a two-year extension on its plans for a new
headquarters. The state has not issued a statement on the request.
Last fall, Jabil negotiated some $34 million in incentives from local and state government in exchange for promises to invest some $50 million in the headquarters and increase its local employment. Jabil isn't eligible for the incentives until work on the headquarters is ready to start, according to reports.
Construction on the site was scheduled to begin this year, but facing lower revenues, Jabil asked for the extension, local papers are reporting. Per the agreement, Jabil may make a request for a delay once.
The Hong Kong-based subsidiary, EAL Electronics Ltd. (EMI Asia Ltd.), has been fully accredited by ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004.
EAL provides flexible high-mix/batch-volume and high-volume production on Fuji lines, RoHS materials handling, turnkey (material sourcing) solutions and DFX Services.
PALO ALTO – Agilent’s first-quarter revenues fell 16% year-over-year to $1.16 billion. Operating profits were down $69 million.
The structure permits the contract electronics manufacturer to consolidate operations under one roof.
Key features include conductive flooring, global humidity control and the addition of a second level of administrative offices. The space can house upgraded automation equipment and includes an employee meeting room.
