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WASHINGTON – The US EPA has released a final alternatives assessment report for flame retardants used in printed circuit boards.

Read more: EPA Releases Final Report for PCB Flame Retardants

ADDISON, IL – TCT Group has acquired two of Tapco Circuit Supply's business units for an undisclosed amount.

Read more: TCT Buys Tapco's Drill, Lamination Units

SHANGHAI – Electroplating Engineers of Japan, which operates the Tanaka Precious Metals’ plating business, will establish EEJA Shanghai as a local subsidiary.

Read more: EEJA to Establish Plating Location in Shanghai

SMYRNA, GA – PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB opened its 2016 New Product Introduction Awards (NPI) for printed circuit board fabrication.

Read more: PCD&F Opens 2016 NPI Fab Awards

TAIPEI – Revenue by Taiwan's printed circuit board fabricators is expected to increase 1.5% year-over-year in 2015 to $17.6 billion as lower consumer demand takes its tool, according to the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association.

Read more: Taiwan Fabs to See Marginal 2015 Uptick

DONGGUAN – Laminate supplier Shengyi Technology is working with Paramount Laminates, their distributor in California and Chicago, to increase its market share in the US.

Read more: Shengyi Technology Working with US Distributors