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TAIPEI EIPC has issued a call for abstracts for the 12th Electronic Circuits World Convention. The event will take place here Nov. 9 - 11.

Presentations are sought in electronics global market trends, management strategies and advanced and emerging technologies. Submissions focusing on green technologies, energy conservation and recycling and product miniaturizations are encouraged.

Abstracts should be 400 to 500 words, non-commercial, should summarize previously unpublished research and discoveries, and discuss significant test results and trends.

The deadline for abstracts is Jan. 15. To submit, visit www.ecwc12.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The event will be held in conjunction with TPCA Show 2011 and is organized by the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association, with support from the World Electronic Circuits Council.

TAIPEI -- Hon Hai (Foxconn) chairman Terry Gou lowered the electronics manufacturing company's long-term growth target by half to reflect a saturated computer market.

Read more: Foxconn Lowers Growth Outlook

CHICAGO -- Methode Electronics reported fiscal 2011 first-quarter net income increased to $4.1 million compared to breakeven in the same period a year ago.

Read more: Methode's Profits Jump in July Quarter

NEW YORKThe Bare Board Group is ranked no. 4329 on Inc. magazine’s annual list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US.

This is the 4th year in a row BBG has made the list.

BBG provides PCBs manufactured in Asia to customers in the consumer, medical, automotive, and industrial markets. The firm has facilities in Largo, FL, and Taoyuan, Taiwan.

The 2010 list was ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2006 to 2009.

TAIPEI – PCB maker Chunghong Holdings will seeks to raise nearly $7 million through a primary listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

The company, which is based in Suzhou and has a half-dozen PCB and EMS assembly sites in China and Poland, will issue some 7.61 million new shares. The listing plan is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2011.

A majority of funds raised reportedly will be used to add three SMT lines. The company currently has 55 SMT lines worldwide.

Separately, Chunghong said it expects to top its 2009 net income of $3.5 million.

TAIPEI -- Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 5%, below analyst's estimates.

Read more: Nan Ya's Q3 Sales Up 5%

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