RF Micro Devices may cut workforce in UK by 33%
The UK base of RF Micro Devices may have to face cuts in its 300-strong workforce by 33%. The company has announced cost-cutting measures to counteract the general downturn in the global economy.
ComponentsRF Micro Devices has been operating its UK facility since last year (2007), when it acquired the Filtronics facility in Newton Aycliffe for £12.5 million. The cutbacks will represent a major setback in the expansion plans of the US-based company. RF Micro Devices had already created around 100 new jobs in Newton Aycliffe since the take over of the facility, local newspapers report.
Labtech invest in flying probe system
Ericsson expected to work with Wistron
EMSTelecom giant Ericsson opens a support office for consumer electronics in Taiwan.
JAOtech opens US headquarters
EmbeddedJAOtech has opened its U.S. headquarters in Trumbull, Connecticut.
Cobham and RS Components sign global agreement
ComponentsRS Components has signed a two year global supply agreement with Cobham.
Cable Harnesses company files for bankruptcy
Cable HarnessesSweden based K.A.B. Kabelprefektion AB has filed for bankruptcy.
Huawei opens assembly plant in Hungary
EMSChinese Telecom company Huawei is opening an assembly plant in Hungary.
Another Foxconn employee fell from the roof
EMSAnother Foxconn employee in Shenzhen fell from a building last night.
