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MANASSAS, VA – Zestron is building a technical center in Kulim High Tech Park, Malaysia. The center will officially open by the end of August.

This is the firm’s fourth technical center globally. It has more than 5,000 ft² of floor space and will be equipped with spray-in-air and ultrasonic cleaning equipment.

EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Average global pricing for commodity electronics components is expected to rise by 2.3% in the third quarter sequentially, due to shortages and resulting price hikes for memory chips, according to iSuppli.

JASPER, IN -- Kimball International reported net sales of $271.5 million and income from continuing operations of $2.8 million for its fiscal fourth quarter which ended June 30.

AUSTIN, TX -- Mobile phone display shipments are expected to improve through 2009 due to relatively strong demand for smartphones, video capabilities and the growing China market.

SAN JOSE -- A turnaround in chip sales has begun and will likely continue this year and next, boosting demand for new semiconductor equipment as well.

HERNDON, VA – The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative announced some 22 member companies -- the most ever for a new program -- have signed on for the official launch of its HFR-Free Leadership Program.