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SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Raven Industries said operating income at its Electronic Systems Division fell 14% to $1.7 million on a slight drop in sales.
NEVADA CITY, CA -- The 2010 electronics manufacturing assembly is in the early stages of a five-year growth period, according to a new research report.
TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) reported February revenues rose 25.8% year-over-year but fell 17.9% sequentially to NT$152.9 billion ($5.15 billion) on demand for consumer electronics.
PHILADELPHIA – Aegis Software is partnering with MetricStream to deliver a comprehensive solution for total quality management across a manufacturing enterprise.
The solution combines Aegis' shop-floor and process-level quality system with MetricStream's solutions for CAPA, regulatory compliance, supplier quality and enterprise-wide quality management and assurance.
The firms aim to help manufacturing companies improve quality and productivity, resolve issues proactively, and enhance operational visibility.
No financial terms were disclosed.
MINNEAPOLIS – The SMTA is seeking candidates for its board of directors.
Nominations are being accepted through April 25 for the term that begins at SMTAI, Oct. 16 - 20.
Candidates are required to be SMTA members who have demonstrated commitment to the association.
Visit http://www.smta.org/nominations/nominations.cfm for more information and to submit a nomination.
WASHINGTON, DC – Environmental groups urged the White House Council on Environmental Quality to issue a policy requiring federal agencies not be permitted to export used electronics to developing nations, say reports.
President Obama in November announced a new Interagency Task Force on Electronics Stewardship, led by the CEQ. He asked federal agencies to develop procedures for e-waste management.
The task force must conclude its work this May, when the White House will announce an e-waste policy.
