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BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American PWB shipments rose 7.7% year-over-year in
September but orders plunged 12.9%. The book-to-bill ratio was 1.00, down from 1.06 in August, according to IPC's monthly survey of board fabricators.
Sequentially, shipments rose 7.1% and bookings dropped 6.6%. Year to date, shipments are up 9.9% and bookings are up 8.8%.
The rigid PWB book-to-bill fell to 1.01, while the flex circuit ratio dropped to 0.92. The ratios are calculated by dividing the value of orders booked over the past three months by the value of sales billed during the same period from the companies in IPC’s survey sample. A ratio of more than 1.00 suggests future expansion.
Sequentially, shipments rose 7.1% and bookings dropped 6.6%. Year to date, shipments are up 9.9% and bookings are up 8.8%.
The rigid PWB book-to-bill fell to 1.01, while the flex circuit ratio dropped to 0.92. The ratios are calculated by dividing the value of orders booked over the past three months by the value of sales billed during the same period from the companies in IPC’s survey sample. A ratio of more than 1.00 suggests future expansion.
For the month, rigid board shipments rose 6.6% but bookings dropped 14.4% versus last year. Flex circuit shipments rose 24.3% and bookings were up 14.7%.
There are questions as to how representative the data are of the industry. According to IPC, at least 17% of the shipments were not domestically produced. Furthermore, about 31% of the flex circuit value came from assembly and other services. Also, several major board fabricators reportedly do not participate in the survey.
NANJING, CHINA -- Zhengjiang Pound Precision Electronics Manufacturing Co. (PPEM) today said it would outfit its new Jurong factory with 20 high-speed SMT production lines from Assembléon.
The deal covers 20 A-Series placement machines and is valued at some 20 million euros ($25.5 million).
Jurong is located about 85 km from Suzhou and 80 km from Nanjing.
The new 17,000 sq. meters plant will build communications, computing and consumer products, and will employ 430 workers.
The deal covers equipment and technology, and Assembléon will participate in the programming, construction and ramp of the new factory. Assembléon will also introduce other suppliers, and organize all equipment delivery, the companies said.
The deal covers 20 A-Series placement machines and is valued at some 20 million euros ($25.5 million).
Jurong is located about 85 km from Suzhou and 80 km from Nanjing.
The new 17,000 sq. meters plant will build communications, computing and consumer products, and will employ 430 workers.
The deal covers equipment and technology, and Assembléon will participate in the programming, construction and ramp of the new factory. Assembléon will also introduce other suppliers, and organize all equipment delivery, the companies said.
JASPER, IN -- Kimball International reported fiscal 2007 first-quarter net sales rose $50.5 million, or 47%, to $158.5 million at its electronics contract assemblies group over last year.
The increase is attributable to the $63.8 million in current
year first quarter sales from the two acquisitions completed late in
fiscal year 2006.
Sales to medical and industrial customers rose while sales to automotive customers fell.
Sales to medical and industrial customers rose while sales to automotive customers fell.
SAN DIEGO - KIC today reported the delivery of its 4,000th KIC 24/7 continuous thermal process monitoring system.
In a press statement, the company attributed the popularity to the need for process traceability and automating manual tasks such as periodic profiling. Lead-free conversion also has become a driver for continuous monitoring.
In a press statement, the company attributed the popularity to the need for process traceability and automating manual tasks such as periodic profiling. Lead-free conversion also has become a driver for continuous monitoring.
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis has something more than the World Series-winning Cardinals to cheer about. St. Louis based LaBarge reported fiscal 2007 first-quarter net earnings increased 19% to $2.4 million while net sales climbed 26% to $49.9 million.
For the quarter, gross margin was 21.4%, down from 24% a year ago but up from 20.4% sequentially. Cash from operations was $10.4 million, versus a loss of $1.5 million in Q1 2006.
For the quarter, gross margin was 21.4%, down from 24% a year ago but up from 20.4% sequentially. Cash from operations was $10.4 million, versus a loss of $1.5 million in Q1 2006.
SAN JOSE – September semiconductors sales set another high as manufacturers geared up for the
fourth-quarter holiday season. Global chip sales reached $21.4 billion, up 9.3% year-over-year and 4.2 % sequentially, on strong
demand for cellphones, MP3 players and PCs, the
Semiconductor Industry Association said today.
For the quarter, global semiconductor sales were $64.1 billion, up 8%. Year-to-date, sales reached $182.6 billion, up 8.9% and on pace for a record.
For the quarter, global semiconductor sales were $64.1 billion, up 8%. Year-to-date, sales reached $182.6 billion, up 8.9% and on pace for a record.
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