HERTFORDSHIRE, UK – A push is on to expand a joint Congolese-NGO program aimed at securing mines across the nation, ensuring a steady supply of "conflict-free" minerals from the war-torn region. The Democratic Republic of Congo's national Ministry of Mines and the iTSCi Programme team are undertaking an evaluation of conflict-free mines in four provinces: North and South Kivu, Maniema and Katanga.
MELVILLE, NY -- Park Electrochemical's high-performance materials are making up an increasing percentage of the company's laminate sales, a trend company executives believe will continue. High-performance (non FR-4) laminate comprised 88% of the business unit's sales in the most recent quarter, up two points from the previous quarter and six points from last year.
COSTA MESA, CA – IPC and CALCE will host the 7th International Symposium on Tin Whiskers here Nov. 12–13.
MELVILLE, NY -- Park Electrochemical reported second-quarter net sales of $44.5 million, down 3.2% from a year ago. For the period ended Sept. 1, the printed circuit laminate manufacturer reported net earnings of $8.1 million, up from $3.3 million in the August 2012 quarter.
FREMONT, CA – Bay Area Circuits has relocated to a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility here.
BANNOCKBURN, IL — A Chinese government agency has postponed implementation of a new regulation that would eliminate cyanide-gold plating effective at the end of 2014. Despite opposition from several trade groups, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China issued the requirement to eliminate auric potassium cyanide gold electroplating and potassium aurocyanide gold plating processes last February.