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German PCB industry continued positive trend in February

Passive Components>Germany>ecotrends
27/05/2006 15:13:11 :


The German PCB industry haven’t seen as great results as it saw in February since February in 2001. The total turnover within the German PCB market grew 15 percent compared to February 2005 while the bookings grew by 24,5 percent. ZVEI and VdL expects the German PCB industry to have a strong period in second half of 2006.

Anritsu appoints European Marketing Director

Measurement & Test>EMEA>People
27/05/2006 15:15:44 :


Anritsu, a provider of communications test and monitoring equipment, today announced the appointment of Paul Jeffs to the role of Director of European Field Marketing. Jeffs will lead the marketing operation in Europe, Middle-East and Africa for all Anritsu's test and measurement and 'service assurance' products, across all the markets it serves - wireless, wired and IP equipment vendors, and network operators in both the fixed-line and wireless sectors.

Semcon acquires 30% of Norwegian design company Devotek

Rest of Europe>Merger Acquisition
27/05/2006 15:22:41 :


Semcon (sales of SEK 1.5 billion in 2005) will acquire 30 per cent of Devotek. Simultaneously Devotek, a Norwegian design company, will acquire Semcon Norge AS.
“We have worked with Devotek for 3 years and have now chosen to go one step further by acquiring 30 per cent of the company. At the same time we are selling Semcon Norge AS to Devotek. In this way we gain a stronger business on the Norwegian market,” says Semcon’s acting CEO, Lars-Inge Sjöqvist. “Norwegian industry currently has a significant demand for development services. Through joint ownership we gain faster access to a number of different business opportunities.”
The total purchase price is NOK 16 million of which part will be paid to Devotek via a new issue. The planned date for the deal’s conclusion is 2 June. The purchase price of all the shares in Semcon Norge is NOK 7 million.




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