BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments declined 9.3% year-over-year in May, according to IPC’s latest industry survey. Shipments dropped 4.2% from the previous month, with year-to-date shipments down 2.3% from the same period last year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board (PCB) shipments jumped 21.4% year-over-year in May, according to new data from the IPC trade group. Shipments increased 7.1% month-to-month, with year-to-date sales up 7.9%.