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TEMPE, AZ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in August for the 39th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 58th consecutive month, according to the latest survey of manufacturers by the Institute for Supply Management.
"Manufacturing growth continued at a very strong pace in August. Though the rate of growth was slightly under that of July, the sector continues to enjoy strength in new orders and production," said ISM spokesman Norbert J. Ore.
"Manufacturing growth continued at a very strong pace in August. Though the rate of growth was slightly under that of July, the sector continues to enjoy strength in new orders and production," said ISM spokesman Norbert J. Ore.
WOBURN, MA – To help manufacturers meet the RoHS Directive, Innov-X Systems has launched a rental program for its line portable XRF analyzers.
The program permits companies to rent at reduced rates over a short period of time and apply 100% of rental fees toward purchase for up to the first month.
XRF testing supports due diligence standards defined by several EU enforcement agencies.
“We see countless examples of suppliers who believe their materials are complaint based on the material test reports yet testing shows excessive levels of Pb, Cd or other regulated substances,” said president Don Sackett.
“This ‘test the waters’ rental program is our way to help the component suppliers, OEMs and contract manufacturers understand how XRF testing helps with compliance.”
The program permits companies to rent at reduced rates over a short period of time and apply 100% of rental fees toward purchase for up to the first month.
XRF testing supports due diligence standards defined by several EU enforcement agencies.
“We see countless examples of suppliers who believe their materials are complaint based on the material test reports yet testing shows excessive levels of Pb, Cd or other regulated substances,” said president Don Sackett.
“This ‘test the waters’ rental program is our way to help the component suppliers, OEMs and contract manufacturers understand how XRF testing helps with compliance.”
MINNEAPOLIS -- The SMTA will host a job center during its annual conference later this month and is soliciting local and national companies for job openings in the electronics manufacturing and supply industry.
The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at SMTAI, held in conjunction with Assembly Technology Expo, in Rosemont, IL.
In conjunction with the fair, SMTA will provide booth space and a listing of jobs available. Potential employees will be matched to the jobs available and will be given copies of job descriptions and company contact information.
To participate send job openings to Sis Sullivan at sis@smta.org no later than Sept. 15. Include the following:
* Company name.
* Job title and description .
* Job function.
* Number of openings .
* Company contact information (name, phone, email address) .
* Preferred method of contact (mail, email, phone call) .
This is a free service provided by the SMTA.
The event will take place Sept. 26-28 at SMTAI, held in conjunction with Assembly Technology Expo, in Rosemont, IL.
In conjunction with the fair, SMTA will provide booth space and a listing of jobs available. Potential employees will be matched to the jobs available and will be given copies of job descriptions and company contact information.
To participate send job openings to Sis Sullivan at sis@smta.org no later than Sept. 15. Include the following:
* Company name.
* Job title and description .
* Job function.
* Number of openings .
* Company contact information (name, phone, email address) .
* Preferred method of contact (mail, email, phone call) .
This is a free service provided by the SMTA.
SAN JOSE -- SEMI, the trade group for semiconductor materials and equipment suppliers, is lobbying for a extension of the R&D tax credit through 2007.
The previous tax credit expired Dec. 31, 2005. The current proposal would extend it through 2007 and apply it retroactively.
Prior to its summer recess, House leaders attached the credit to the so-called “trifecta” legislative package. While the House approved this package, which includes an estate tax reduction and a minimum wage increase, the Senate did not move to a vote and it is unclear how the body will move during the fall session.
SEMI calls the tax credit "an important component of American competitiveness," and encourages its members to push Congress to enact the credit.
The previous tax credit expired Dec. 31, 2005. The current proposal would extend it through 2007 and apply it retroactively.
Prior to its summer recess, House leaders attached the credit to the so-called “trifecta” legislative package. While the House approved this package, which includes an estate tax reduction and a minimum wage increase, the Senate did not move to a vote and it is unclear how the body will move during the fall session.
SEMI calls the tax credit "an important component of American competitiveness," and encourages its members to push Congress to enact the credit.
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Nokia and Motorola will up their semiconductor spending by the highest percentage among the world’s top-10 OEM chip buyers in 2005 and 2006, iSuppli Corp. predicts.
Nokia, the top seller of mobile phones, will boost chip spending 15.1% in 2006, up from 12.7 %p last year. Motorola, which ranks second, is projected to increase semiconductor purchasing 14.5% this year from 20.7% in 2005.
METHUEN, MA – EMS provider Proxy Manufacturing has been certified as a qualified HUBZone small business concern by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The SBA’s HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program seeks to create jobs and stimulate economic development in urban and rural communities that have been designated as historically underutilized business zones.
Certification is awarded to small businesses that, among other qualifications, maintain a principal office in a HUBZone and employ staff that lives in one of these specially designated areas. Proxy’s certification means that it is now eligible to receive HUBZone contracting opportunities under the North American Industry Classification System (Code 334418, Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing.
Proxy can also receive contracts that it is qualified to perform under other NAICS Codes.
“This certification provides Proxy access to preferred federal contracts and the opportunity, said Shawn Foy, president . “In addition, we can help customers who are large federal contractors meet their HUBZone subcontracting goals.”
The SBA’s HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program seeks to create jobs and stimulate economic development in urban and rural communities that have been designated as historically underutilized business zones.
Certification is awarded to small businesses that, among other qualifications, maintain a principal office in a HUBZone and employ staff that lives in one of these specially designated areas. Proxy’s certification means that it is now eligible to receive HUBZone contracting opportunities under the North American Industry Classification System (Code 334418, Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing.
Proxy can also receive contracts that it is qualified to perform under other NAICS Codes.
“This certification provides Proxy access to preferred federal contracts and the opportunity, said Shawn Foy, president . “In addition, we can help customers who are large federal contractors meet their HUBZone subcontracting goals.”
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