MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The SMTA elected its global board of directors for the term beginning Sept. 22.

Read more: SMTA Elects Anselm Board Pres., Adds Konrad

HUAI’AN, CHINA – Pengding Holding Group signed with the Huai'an Economic and Technological Development Zone to invest ¥5 billion (US$724.5 million) here on an HDI and SLP carrier board manufacturing plant.

Read more: Pengding to Invest $725M on HDI, SLP Plant in China

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC membership has voted to accept a new addition covering medical devices to the industry standard for bare board qualification and acceptability following industry review. IPC-6012 Medical Device Addendum should be ready by the end of this summer, says the task group chairman, Jan Pedersen.

Read more: IPC Bare Board Qualification Medical Device Addendum Passes Ballot

CHICAGO – Methode Electronics reported fiscal fourth quarter revenues of $210.6 million, down 20.8% year-over-year.

Read more: Methode Reports Fiscal Q4 Revenues Down 21%