SIEVI, FINLAND – Scanfil reported fourth quarter revenue of EUR 142.8 million ($157.6 million), up 188% year-over-year.

TOKYO -- The board of directors of Sharp last night reportedly accepted a roughly $6 billion proposal from Foxconn, but the latter is now showing signs of remorse.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC released its Global Policy Framework for 2016, which outlines the association’s top public policy priorities to promote a strong US manufacturing economy. The framework targets three broad areas: driving technological innovation and advanced manufacturing; promoting broad-based economic growth and a 21st Century workforce, and advocating for cost-effective, science-based regulation.

SON, THE NETHERLANDS – Neways reported net sales of €374.1 million ($413 million) in 2015, up 21% over 2014 on acquisitions.