ROGERS, CT – Rogers Corp. reported first-quarter revenue fell 33% from last year to $65.5 million on inventory takedowns and end market declines. The amount includes $2.8 million in severance charges and other one-time charges totaling nearly $2.9 million.
 

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AUSTIN, TX -- Bare Board Group received National Instruments’ 2009 Supplier of the Year award, recognizing consistent performance beyond expectations throughout the year. The annual awards are presented to suppliers who are commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and innovative practices.

"It's an honor to receive this award from National Instruments and it affirms that Bare Board Group is a world class PCB distributor," said Greg Papandrew, president of BBG. "This recognition could not have been accomplished without the dedication of the personnel in BBG's US and Taiwan offices and BBG's qualified vendors," Papandrew continued. "A true team effort!"

NI recognizes suppliers in six categories: Supplier of the Year, Best in Class, Best Global Support, Tier One, Quality and On-Time Delivery. Recipients of the awards are chosen based on the National Instruments supplier scorecard, which evaluates performance in the areas of cost, quality, global support, delivery, technology and innovation.

“With the rising standard to which global companies are being held, National Instruments makes it a priority to work with suppliers who are dedicated to quality performance, timely delivery, a competitive cost structure and innovative business practices,” said Scott Christman, director of the global supply chain for National Instruments. “These suppliers have demonstrated the commitment, innovation and results that set them apart from the rest of the industry, and we congratulate them for their outstanding accomplishments.”

PETACH-TIKVA, ISRAEL – Eltek Ltd. received a total of $1.2 million in flex-rigid PCB orders from an undisclosed US medical equipment manufacturer.
 

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