BRUSSELS, Belgium – September 30, 2021 – SEMI, the global industry association representing more than 2,400 semiconductor and electronics manufacturing companies worldwide, today applauded the proposed European Chips Act legislation aimed at strengthening semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing in Europe.

Washington, D.C. – IPC, the global association of electronics manufacturers, is calling on the U.S. electronics manufacturing community to contact members of Congress about a bill that would boost investment in federal research and development (R&D) in 10 high-tech fields. We hope your media organization will help us publicize this effort.

Atlanta - This Friday, October 1, at noon ET, ECIA will host a webinar with special NAM (National Association of Manufacturers) guests Michael O’Brien, AVP  Advocacy, and Christopher Netram, VP Tax and Domestic Policy, to explore the impact of proposed corporate tax increases on U.S. manufacturers, provide tax policy perspective, as well as engagement opportunities for our member companies. The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is considering legislation to increase taxes by approximately $2 trillion over the next decade as part of the Build Back Better Act (the budget reconciliation bill). The bill will negatively impact manufacturers across the U.S in every industry sector. The NAM has formally opposed this legislation and released a statement found here.

Women in Electronics, a 501(c)(3) public charity, providing leadership training and development, mentorship, networking, thought-leadership events and resources that advance results in gender parity in the electronics industry, announced today its newest sponsor, Flex. Flex is a global diversified manufacturer delivering technology innovation, supply chain and manufacturing solutions to multiple industries and end markets.