HERTFORDSHIRE, UK – Tin use contracted 5.4% in 2019 to 359,200 tonnes and is expected to decline a further 5.9% in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the International Tin Association.

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported third quarter Circuits segment sales down $2.6 million, or 14%, year-over-year.

TOKYO -- Hitachi Chemical Co., a longtime leader in the development of electronic materials, is officially no more. Effective Oct. 1, the company has changed its name to Showa Denko Materials Co., reflecting the latter's acquisition of the venerable Japanese firm.

ATLANTA – ECIA’s Global Industry Practices Committee will give updates on the latest component sales trends and Covid-related customer interaction during its third quarter update on Oct. 19.