BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC's chief executive today applauded President Obama's fiscal 2016 budget proposal for its greater emphasis on manufacturing innovation.

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported fourth quarter sales of $16.5 million, up nearly 7% year-over-year. Net earnings were $1.2 million, compared to $197,000 for the fourth quarter 2013.

SCHRAMBERG, GERMANY – Schweizer Electronic posted record sales in 2014 of 110.2 million EUR ($126.4 million), up 8.9% year-over-year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board shipments increased 3.4% percent in December year-over-year, says IPC. Year-to-date shipments were down 0.8% compared the same month in 2013. Sequentially, PCB shipments were up 6.4%.