TAINAN CITY, TAIWAN -- Hitachi Chemical will invest 7.5 billion yen ($70 million) to construct a new laminate materials factory here, the company announced.

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported first quarter 2018 sales of $27.5 million, up 1.1% year-over-year.

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese PCB fabricators reported revenues rose sequentially in March, but were well off their 12-months peak.

SHANGHAI -- The PCB industry in China grew 9.6% in 2017 and a gradual shift of production capacity to China has increased demand for flex circuits, resulting in 39% growth in revenue on equipment and materials and 94% growth in profit.