BANNOCKBURN, IL – The global economy should grow roughly 5% in 2021, says IPC, driven by growth in the US and China. The US should see first quarter growth eclipse 6% (seasonally adjusted annual rate), led by additional fiscal stimulus and the broad lifting of Covid-related restrictions.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board orders in March increased 13.6% year-over-year, and were up 17.6% compared to February.