The company announced that it has successfully entered into Apple's components supply chain for its iPhone.

CCL and FCCL maker ITEQ has been hammering on advanced environmental friendly substrate materials, applying its core technologies of "green substrate" and "resin and coated paper" in the flexible circuit board manufacturing process.

A collection of world-wide industry news and events from the European Institute of Printed Circuits (EIPC).

Weak seasonal demand is not weighing on Elite Material (EMC) as the company sees extending synergy from its new Kunshan, China copper clad laminate (CCL) plant. Thanks to growing capacity contributions from the Kunshan plant, EMC expects strong sales through October.

Park Electrochemical Corporation announced the appointment of Patrick Crowley as President of Nelco Products Pte. Ltd., Park's high-technology electronics circuitry materials and advanced composite materials subsidiary located in Singapore.

David Tang, vice president of Nokia China, has said the company is very optimistic about handset sales during the week-long holidays in China that begin October 1, 2008.

Salary levels in China rapidly increased prior to the start of the Beijing Olympics. To prepare as the host country for this year's Olympics, construction projects were plentiful, labor was in high demand and local governments did not hesitate to increase the minimum wages.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Research Report on the Low-Priced Laptop Market of China, 2008" report to their offerings.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of EJL Wireless Research's new report, "China Mobile Handset Market Analysis Q2 2008" to their offerings.

According to IDC's EMEA Quarterly Server Tracker, factory revenue in the EMEA server market grew 8.7% year-over-year to $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2008.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including record revenues posted by Hon Hai, slowing revenue performance from GBM and a rebound for IC substrate manufacturers.

Wei Chen summarizes the industry latest news from China, including a new laptop introduction from Apple, Hon Hai entering the mobile phone market and increased CCL activity in Hanjiang.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including news from Longyan Century Huatai Electronics Ltd., Hong Kong Gaoxin Tech., Hon Hai Precision and HannStar Board.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China--Topoint Reaches Revenue of NT $176 Million in May; Cheer-time Elects Jiang Bingji New Chairman of the Board; and LH Tech Generates NT $151 Million in May.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China--including announcements from Compeq, Tripod, Iteq and Lenovo.

Different Attitudes toward Low Cost Notebook PCBs; Hon Hai and Flextronics Rumored to Receive Orders from Dell; Taiflex, Thinflex and Microcosm Diversify to Meet Market Needs

This significant meeting is yet another step toward reinforcing the already strong relationship established between the world of industry and the international institution world, and also highlights the need and willingness of cooperation between the two--and the consequential impact it has on the economic world.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China--including big news from Shengyi Sci Tech.; Huawei Technology; Wahlee; C.C.P.; Tong-Tai Machine & Tool, Kong King; and Howteh Technology.

Dan Beaulieu, a well-known industry writer and columnist, offers his opinion on the industry in China. Higher wages, water and energy issues, employee turnover and shipping costs are all taking their toll on the Chinese electronics manufacturing sector. Will it help North American businesses?

The Camtek China president offers important insights into the current state of industry affairs in China. Do not miss this honest assessment of the Chinese market.

Salary levels in China rapidly increased prior to the start of the Beijing Olympics. To prepare as the host country for this year's Olympics, construction projects were plentiful, labor was in high demand and local governments did not hesitate to increase the minimum wages.

Driven by domestic and overseas market and policy changes, the increasing requirements of environmental protection and China's policy changes to industry development, the electronic circuits industry in China is entering into a changing phase for adjustment and relocation in which environment and standards are the key for sustainable development.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including news about the upcoming CCL China 2008; expansion at Hon Hai; and a rebound in the FPC industry.

Apple's New Products to Benefit Hon Hai, Quanta, and Asus; TPT Buys Stake in Yangan;Becomes Largest Optoelectronic Board Maker; Gia Tzoong and Everlight Broke Up

This significant meeting is yet another step toward reinforcing the already strong relationship established between the world of industry and the international institution world, and also highlights the need and willingness of cooperation between the two--and the consequential impact it has on the economic world.

In China, three key trade shows exist for the PCB industry--the CPCA Show, the HKPCA Show and last week's Circuitex, held in Suzhou, China. Over 320 exhibitors from around the world made up the Circuitex show floor this year. Show organizers reported there were approximately 20,000 visitors over the three-day show period.

Bob Neves joins Steve Gold as the two review what was (not) new in Shanghai and examine some issues the Chinese market will be grappling with this year--including a need for stronger domestic engineering skills.

For years, the rapid growth of the Chinese PCB industry has masked a funadmental flaw in the way boards are being built in China. Now, with rapidly rising costs, the structural flaws are becoming more apparent.

IPC's David Bergman and Tom Newton discuss what to expect at the conference, which opens March 17. Though there have been grumblings about the venue, located an hour from the CPCA Show in Pudong, the technical content should overcome this obstacle.

Unimicron November Sales Reach NT$4B; GCE to Boost Notebook PCB Shipment in 2008; Vertex to Inject Hong Kong Investment; Hannstar Board Targets 40% of the Global Notebook PCB market

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including a rebounding FPC market; forecasted annual growth for Gold Circuit Electronics; and the discovery of a new PCB recycling technique.

Salary levels in China rapidly increased prior to the start of the Beijing Olympics. To prepare as the host country for this year's Olympics, construction projects were plentiful, labor was in high demand and local governments did not hesitate to increase the minimum wages.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including a drop in supply/demand ratios for the notebook PCB industry; Kinsus making a move into the solar cell business; a NT $85.28 million posted loss from Hwa Woei; and the issuing of short-term bonds from Founder Group.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including financial results from Tripod and Tianjin Printroncis and news of a major equipment purchase by Hannstar Board.

Wei Chen summarizes the latest news from China, including record revenues posted by Hon Hai, slowing revenue performance from GBM and a rebound for IC substrate manufacturers.

This edition of iSuppli's Component Price Tracker Update examines the increasing demand for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) due to strong orders from the mobile communications and consumer electronics markets.

Flat panel TV manufacturers and retail stores are hoping for robust sales over the next few weeks as Christmas and year-end sale events could provide the last opportunity to capitalize on consumer electronic spending.

Based on their performance during the first nine months of the year, China's Top-60 electronics OEMs will achieve revenue growth of 13 percent in 2006, iSuppli Corp. predicts.

The 2006 International Printed Circuit and Electronics Assembly Fair (HKPCA and IPC Show) opened on December 6th and lasted for three days at the World Trade Center in Dongguan City within the Guangdon Providence, China.

Three new users of a new dross reduction chemical discuss whether or not the product lives up to its hype.