TAIPEI – Kinpo Electronics is deferring shipments for certain orders until the second half of the year due to ongoing materials shortages, according to reports sourced to the EMS company. The electronics manufacturer also temporarily suspended production at its facilities in Thailand because of Covid-19.

WESTWOOD, MA – Chase Corp. reported fiscal third quarter Adhesives, Sealants and Additives revenue was $33.9 million, up 47.7%, with $7.2 million from organic revenue growth.

KUALA LUMPUR – The heads of Sanichi Technology and PNE PCB proposed a takeover of PCB assembler BSL, according to reports. Sanichi managing director Datuk Seri Pang Chow Huat and PNE PCB executive director Ho Jien Shiung jointly proposed the acquisition.

PASADENA, CA – The worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last for years amid increasing risk and supply constraints, according to Supplyframe. Significant shortages will continue through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum.