NOMI, ISHIKAWA PREF., JAPAN – Murata Manufacturing has acquired Sony's PCB fabrication here as part of its plans to expand capacity for circuit boards for smartphones.

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported circuits segment sales in the third quarter were down $1.3 million, or 8.8%, compared to the same quarter last year. The decrease is predominantly due to increased intercompany activity supporting the ramp up in Aerospace Chatsworth, which is not reflected in consolidated sales, the firm says.

HOOSICK FALLS, NY — Oak-Mitsui will shutter its plant here by January and lay off 20 workers.

HENGELO, OVERIJSSEL, NETHERLANDS -- European defense giant Thales has reentered the merchant PCB market, opening its shop here to outside customers.