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TORONTO – Firan Technology Group Corp. (FTG) has installed a Paragon 8000 LDI system in its FTG Circuits facility to increase production of high density interconnect (HDI) products.
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HILLSBORO, OR – Fiat Lux Inc. will not be intimidated by the uncertain economy. The company recently opened for business, providing laser drilling and routing services.

Fiat uses a Flex 5330 Laser Drilling System. The high-power diode pumped laser and optical system can cut copper-clad dielectrics at rates up to 15,000 vias per minute. A Web site and other services are planned for the near future.

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PAINESVILLE, OH – Meritec has named Robert Sturgill vice president of sales and marketing. He will focus on expanding the company’s business, as well as organizational and strategic product development. The company manufactures high-performance cables, connectors and interconnect systems for the military/aerospace, communications, industrial, computer, medical and ATE markets.
 
Sturgill has over 24 years of experience in executive sales and marketing, including positions with Vitesse Semiconductor, Cadence Design System and Motorola. He was also chairman, CEO and president of Enigma Semiconductor.
 
“The addition of Rob Sturgill broadens our marketing presence and global reach,” said Jack Venaleck, CEO.

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GHENT, BELGIUM – Ucamco has named Index Due s.r.l. as its agent, handling sales and marketing in Italy.
 
Index Due will continue to handle the full range of Ucamco products, including the SilverWriter and Calibr8tor series of laser photoplotters, the Integr8tor PCB sales solution and SmartPlate software.
 
“We have been in collaboration with Index Due in Italy for many years, but we did not have a formal agreement until now,” said Karel Tavernier, managing director. “This new agreement marks the commitment of both companies to provide stable, long-term presence for Ucamco in the important Italian PCB marketplace.”

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DOVER, DE – DuPont Co. has released fourth-quarter results. It reported a loss of $629 million, compared to a $545 million profit a year ago. The company cites a $380 million restructuring charge and a decline in consumer spending for the drop in numbers.
 
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BEAVERTON and FOREST GROVE, OR – It is reported that Merix Corp. is eliminating the weekend shift at its Forest Grove plant.
 
According to Teri Koerner, executive director of the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce, Merix will undergo restructuring after the weekend layoffs. The exact number of employees affected is not known, and Merix representatives could not be reached for comment.

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