DUBLIN — Global flexible circuit board production is forecast to grow 12% this year to $10.68 billion, according to a new research report.

ROGERS, CT -- Rogers Corp. will take $9.4 million in one-time charges in its fiscal first quarter related to a planned restructuring.

BOUDRY, SWITZERLAND – Cicor Microelectronics has recently secured two new large orders with a total volume of EUR 5.4 million.

The first agreement deals with a follow-up order for the production of specialized hybrids for position sensor systems. Production includes manufacturing circuit boards, micro-assembly of position sensors and magnetic field sensors, and also testing.

The second order deals with a framework agreement for the production of complete microelectronic modules in 2012 and 2013.

These orders contribute to an annual goal of organic growth of between 7% and 9%, the firm says.

EUR 1 = US$1.3341

TOKYO -- Sumitomo Electric Industries has reached a basic agreement to acquire Sumitomo Bakelite's flexible printed circuit manufacturing subsidiary in Vietnam.