BRUSSELS – The European Commission published the final report on the study to support the review of the list of restricted substances and to assess a new exemption request under RoHS 2 on Feb. 11. The report includes assessment of seven substances, including Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), for possible restriction.

Read more: EC RoHS 2 List of Restricted Substances Recommends No Restriction on TBBPA

UZWIL, SWITZERLAND – Bühler reported 2020 sales at the company's Advanced Materials unit shrank 31.7% to CHF443 million ($497.6 million) on weakness in automotive, while orders fell 7.2% to CHF453 million.

Read more: Automotive Crashed Bühler Advanced Materials' Sales by 32% in 2020

SANTA CLARA, CA – Coherent received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from II–VI to acquire Coherent in a cash and stock transaction.

Read more: Coherent Receives 3rd Purchase Offer

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported fiscal fourth quarter sales at its PCB fabrication unit of $14.1 million, down 24.2% year-over-year.

Read more: FTG Reports Fiscal Q4 PCB Sales Down 24%