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BERLIN – Atotech today announced the acquisition of J-KEM International, a supplier of chemistries and processes for the printed circuit board and metal finishing industries.

Read more: Good Chemistry: Atotech Acquires J-KEM

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – The Taiwan Printed Circuit Association released the 2019 Technology Roadmap of the Taiwan PCB industry.

Read more: TPCA Releases Taiwan’s 2019 Technology Roadmap

LEOBEN, AUSTRIA – AT&S reported a 0.3% rise in fiscal first quarter revenue to €222.7 million as higher demand for printed circuit boards for IC substrates and medical electronics offset lower orders for mobile devices and industrial products.

Read more: AT&S Swings to Loss on Flat Q1 Sales

CHANDLER, AZ – Rogers Corp. reported second quarter net sales of $242.9 million, up 13.1% year-over-year and 1.3% sequentially.

Read more: Rogers Reports Q2 Net Sales Up 13%

SANTA ANA, CA – TTM Technologies reported second quarter net sales of $633 million, down 11.7% year-over-year and up 2% sequentially.

Read more: TTM Posts Q2 Net Sales Down 12%

WASHINGTON – Citing the vital need for a secure US industrial base, US Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to guard against attempts by the People’s Republic of China and others to undermine US national security by exploiting and penetrating US supply chains.

Read more: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Guard Against Foreign Threats to US Supply Chains