BATHGATE, SCOTLAND -- Plexus officially opened a previously announced design center and manufacturing facility here.

TAIPEI CITY -- Global Brands Manufacture forecast sales from automotive products to grow in the the double-digits over the next few years. The bare board manufacturer and printed circuit board assembler expects automotive revenues to reach about $140 million this year, more than 30% of the firm's total revenue.

ANGLETON, TX -- Suntron employees today confirmed the company is now part of Benchmark Electronics, which has remained tight-lipped about the acquisition.

WASHINGTON — Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $23.62 billion in April , down 1.8% year-over-year. Sales were up 60 basis points from March, the Semiconductor Industry Association added.