SUZHOU – Nordson Dage can now build x-ray inspection systems at its plant in Suzhou, China.

The facility is able to provide complete, fully tested products from a manufacturing procedure that replicates those used at its headquarters in the UK.

The plant was set up originally four years ago to provide subassemblies for the firm’s x-ray inspection systems.

LAMPHUN, THAILAND – Hana Microelectronics reportedly could spend $30 million to $35 million to expand production facilities, hiring up to 1,000 more staff in 2010.

SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Sparton Corp. reported results second-quarter fiscal 2010 net income of $3.2 million, reversing a net loss of $2.8 million from a year ago.

SINGAPORE – Surface Mount Technology (Holdings) reported fiscal third-quarter sales fell 17% year-over-year to HK$476 million on higher demand for turnkey business.