CAPE TOWN – African and mining industry representatives have held productive talks on how to reengage several producers of so-called conflict minerals into the international markets. Read more ...
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – Arlon Electronic Materials reported sales fell 9.2% year-over-year for the quarter ended Mar. 31.
The laminates maker reported revenue of $20 million for the period. The drop in sales was partially attributed to lower demand for printed circuit board materials related to telecommunications in China.
Segment operating income was $2.5 million for the period, up 19% compared to the same period of 2011.
MELVILLE, NY – Park Electrochemical Corp. reported net sales of $43.7 million for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 26, down 14.6% year-over-year.
The firm reported net earnings before special items of $3.9 million, down 53% year-over-year.
In the fourth quarter, the firm recorded a restructuring charge of $1.25 million in connection with the closing of its Park Advanced Composite Materials facility in Waterbury, CT.
Park’s net sales for the fiscal year were $193.3 million, down 8.7% compared to last year.
Net earnings before special items were $23.2 million, down 32% year-over-year.
Park Electrochemical develops and manufactures digital and RF/microwave printed circuit materials.
ROGERS, CT – Rogers Corp. announced first-quarter revenues of $121.4 million, down 10.7% year-over-year. Read more ...
SANTA ANA, CA – Printed circuit board manufacturer TTM Technologies reported first-quarter net sales of $300.5 million, down 17% sequentially.
BEIJING – Rogers Corp. has appointed Helen Zhang president of Asia region to oversee business in Greater China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.