ATLANTA, GA -- Joe D'Andrea, a longtime and popular salesman for a number of printed circuit industry companies, has passed away.

ROME, NY -- The ESD Association has released several new standards covering factory equipment and conditions, including air ionizers and performance limits for bags.

HONG KONG -- Elec & Eltek said second-quarter net profits plunged 64.1% to $4.2 million on lower average selling prices. Revenue for the period ended June 30 fell 3.5% to $131 million, the PCB fabricator added.

ROGERS, CT -- Rogers Corp. today announced second-quarter sales at its Printed Circuit Materials business unit rose 12.5% from last year to $45.6 million on strong demand for high-frequency PCB materials for telecom base stations and automotive safety sensors. Overall net sales were up 6.5% year-over-year to $132.5 million, in line with the company's May 14 guidance of $129 million to $134 million.