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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 02 September 2009

SANTA ANA, CA – TTM Technologies Inc. will close its plants in Hayward and Los Angeles, CA, as commercial PCB and backplane demand continues to fall in North America.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 01 September 2009

BRUSSELS – The European Chemicals Agency has proposed 15 new candidate candidate substances of very high concern (SVHC).

The agency issued a release stating a 45-day consultation period would begin today for selection of the next set of candidate substances of very high concern.

After the 45-day period, ECHA and the member states will review comments and decide on the final list of candidate SVHCs, which will immediately be reportable under Article 33 of REACH, in addition to the previous list of 15 substances.

New additions are expected twice per year, says Design Chain Associates, an environmental consulting firm.

For more information, visit http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/authorisation/svhc/svhc_cons_en.asp.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 28 August 2009

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – HannStar Board and Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) are expecting an increase in utilization rates for the second half of the year. The jump reflects notebook shipment outlooks recently released, according to the companies.

REDMOND, WA – Prototron Circuits has named Todd Schmelling to manage its sales efforts in the Southwest region. He will report to Russ Adams, West Coast regional sales manager.

Schmelling brings extensive experience in PCB sales, having worked for companies including Intelec, Isola and Continental Circuits.

SURREY, B.C. – It’s back to business for PCB fabricator Canadian Circuits Inc. after a small fire neared the plating department this past Saturday. No injuries were reported.

The plating department will be inoperable for a few weeks due to smoke damage, but local backup shops will be able to process orders immediately, according to Praveen Arya, president and owner.

“We expect to be back to 100%, including plating, in a very short time,” he adds.

Customers are being notified and can expect their orders on time; the company’s contact information remains the same.