WASHINGTON -- Senators from both US political parties today announced a joint agreement to update the Toxic Substances Control Act to require all chemicals be screened for safety prior to entering the market.

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KLAGENFURT, CARINTHIA, AUSTRIA -- AT&S will close its printed circuit board fabrication plant here later this year due to dwindling sales, the company said.

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MIGDAL HAEMEK, ISRAEL – Camtek reported first-quarter revenue of $18.1 million, down less than 1% year-over-year, and up 3% sequentially.

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LONDON -- Alent reported first-quarter sales fell 5.8% as demand fell for solder materials, offset in part by higher demand for chemistry for electroplating and final finishes.

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