MILWAUKEE, WI – While more than 75% of suppliers are confident in their ability to meet their customers’ needs in 2013, one-third of respondents to a recent survey say they anticipate a problem with a supplier next year, resulting in a shortage of parts or services.

WASHINGTON -- Even as top chemical manufacturers are phasing out production of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants, the US EPA has slowed its drive to ban the toxic chemicals in response to intense lobbying from multiple fronts, including the Pentagon.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil Circuit reported first-quarter fiscal 2013 revenue of $4.6 billion, up 6.2% year-over-year.

ZAPOPAN, MEXICO – Asys Group Americas opened a new office here, its second in Mexico.