NEW YORK -- The global consumer electronics market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2018, according to a new report. Innovative technical developments in the sector have led to a new "age of convergence," says Reportlinker, wherein entirely different streams of digital-based audio, video and information technology unite and merge, removing entry hurdles across various markets and the whole industry.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The deadline for EU member states to transpose the new WEEE Recast Directive 2012/19/EU into national WEEE Regulations has now passed.
Bulgaria, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and the UK have transposed the WEEE Recast Directive so far.
CARY, NC – TT Electronics Integrated Manufacturing Services has opened an engineering office here.
ANGLETON, TX -- Benchmark Electronics today reported first quarter net income of $19 million, up 73% year-over-year. Revenue jumped 17.9% to $639 million for the period ended March 31.
TORONTO – Celestica reported first-quarter revenue ended Mar. 31 of $1.312 billion, down 4% year-over-year.
SAN JOSE, CA – Sanmina Corp. reported fiscal second-quarter revenue ended Mar. 29 of $1.48 billion, up 3.5% year-over-year, and up 2% sequentially.