CASTELFIDARO, ITALY – PCB maker Somacis said its earnings for the first half of the year increased 800% compared to the same period in 2009.

Revenue was up 50% year-over-year, and orders were up 100% for the first six months of 2010.

Somacis notes it has had a historically strong position in telecom, and is gaining important shares in defense, medical and aerospace.

The firm attributes its gains to cost savings and continuous investment in technology and capabilities.

MATTHEWS, NC – Chimie Tech Services will distribute diazo phototool films from Exopack Advanced Coatings.

CTS will handle sale, delivery and related technical support for CTS 500 phototool films in France, other parts of Europe, in the Middle East, and South Africa. 

No financial terms of the agreement were disclosed.