WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- Platform Specialty Products today said fourth-quarter net sales at its electronics assembly and printed circuit board materials unit were $259 million, up 39% from a year ago.

ESPOO, FINLAND – Aspocomp Group reported 2015 net sales of EUR 17.5 million (US$ 19.3 million), down 17% year-over-year. Net sales decreased as a result of weaker demand from a few major customers, the firm says.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC released its Global Policy Framework for 2016, which outlines the association’s top public policy priorities to promote a strong US manufacturing economy. The framework targets three broad areas: driving technological innovation and advanced manufacturing; promoting broad-based economic growth and a 21st Century workforce, and advocating for cost-effective, science-based regulation.

CLYDEBANK, DALMUIR, ENGLAND -- European Circuits is considering expanding, according to published reports.