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DUBLIN — Global flexible circuit board production is forecast to grow 12% this year to $10.68 billion, according to a new research report.

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ROGERS, CT -- Rogers Corp. will take $9.4 million in one-time charges in its fiscal first quarter related to a planned restructuring.

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BOUDRY, SWITZERLANDCicor Microelectronics has recently secured two new large orders with a total volume of EUR 5.4 million.

The first agreement deals with a follow-up order for the production of specialized hybrids for position sensor systems. Production includes manufacturing circuit boards, micro-assembly of position sensors and magnetic field sensors, and also testing.

The second order deals with a framework agreement for the production of complete microelectronic modules in 2012 and 2013.

These orders contribute to an annual goal of organic growth of between 7% and 9%, the firm says.

EUR 1 = US$1.3341

TOKYO -- Sumitomo Electric Industries has reached a basic agreement to acquire Sumitomo Bakelite's flexible printed circuit manufacturing subsidiary in Vietnam. Read more ...

LONDONDERRY, NH -- L-3 Communications, Fuzing and Ordnance Systems has awarded Vulcan Flex Circuit a $2.7 million contract to build flexible circuits.

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SHENZHEN – A Fair Labor Association audit of Foxconn has determined the firm to have excessive working hours and health and safety issues, according to published reports.

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