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standard for solar module
assemblies Debuts
ipC-8701, Final Acceptance Criteria Standard for
pv Modules-Final Module Assembly, was written as
a first step toward providing an infrastructure that
will help companies increase volumes, hold costs
down, and obtain common acceptance require-
ments between customers and manufacturers.
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hanza Presents 1h results;
begins acquisition strategy
"Business-wise, it was a wait-quarter. Activity-wise,
it was an intense quarter, with the listing on First
North, the relocation of production and launch of
a new product for manufacturing solutions. we
are also pleased how our business model provides
us new customers and contracts," said Erik Sten-
fors, CEO.
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Key tronic completes
acquisition of cDr
manufacturing
key Tronic Corporation has signed a definitive
agreement and completed the acquisition of Cdr
Manufacturing, inc. (dba Ayrshire Electronics) for
$46.9 million in cash.
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sigmatron Disappointed
with Q1 Fiscal 2015 results
SigmaTron international, inc., an EMS company,
has reported revenues and earnings for the fiscal
quarter ended July 31, 2014. revenues decreased
to $54.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015
from $56.2 million for the same quarter in the
prior year.
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natel ems embraces
"hands-free" assembly Line
When it comes to producing intricate microelec-
tronic assemblies, components manufacturer Na-
tel Engineering Co. inc. is saying goodbye to man-
ual labor. The company has invested $1.7 million
in developing, purchasing, and installing equip-
ment for a "hands-free" assembly line, bringing
the technology to the tiniest of parts: integrated
circuits.
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Deswell Posts 19.7% sales
Drop in Fiscal 1Q 2015
net sales for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014
were $8.9 million, a decrease of 19.7% compared
to net sales of $11.1 million for the same quarter
ended June 30, 2013.
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