The last TPCA Show I attended was in 2008, and the circuit board industry has changed drastically during the last four years. For some countries, the PCB business is good, and for others ... not so good.

SHANGHAI – Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik said it would expand its investment in China, as the country continues to focus on manufacture and production of high-end technology products. Read more ...

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA – The Malaysian Trades Union Congress said it would get an injunction to prevent Sanmina-SCI from transferring assets from its factory in the Sama Jaya Free Industrial zone here. Read more ...

ST. LOUIS – Viasystems Group reported a net loss of $9.5 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to a profit of $7.4 million in the same quarter last year, according to published reports. Read more ...