TEMPE, AZ – EMD Performance Materials has a new name in the US: EMD Electronics. EMD Electronics includes semiconductor materials, semiconductor delivery systems and services, display, and surface solutions.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Based on the preliminary voting results during a shareholder meeting, MTS's shareholders have approved the adoption of the previously announced merger with Amphenol. After closing, MTS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – As a final rule, the US Environmental Protection Agency is prohibiting the processing and distribution of phenol, isopropylated, phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) in electronics as of Mar. 8.

BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND – One Equity Partners has purchased HEB Swiss Investment's shares in EMS firm Cicor Technologies for an undisclosed sum.