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.

FORT WORTH, TX – After months of discussion, IPC and the Surface Mount Technology Association have agreed on a three-year deal to co-locate their respective fall US conferences, starting in October.

GARBSEN, GERMANY – LPKF posted first-quarter 2013 revenue of EUR 33 million, up 60% year-over-year.

AURORA, CO -- Despite a slowdown in military orders, Advanced Circuits saw revenue grow year-over-year in the first quarter, aided by acquisitions.