North American EMS Industry Up 2.9 Percent in August

IPC Releases EMS Industry Results for August 2023
IPC announced today the August 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 26 Percent in August

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for August 2023
IPC announced today the August 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.00.

U.S. Economy Remains Resilient, but Headwinds Loom in Months Ahead; Growth in Eurozone Picked up in Second Quarter

IPC releases August 2023 Economic Outlook report
The forecast for U.S. economic growth, initially expected to be 0.5 percent at the beginning of 2023, is now expected to grow by 2 percent. While the U.S.

North American EMS Industry Up 3.4 Percent in July

IPC releases EMS industry results for July 2023
IPC announced today the July 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 23 Percent in July

IPC releases PCB industry results for July 2023
IPC announced today the July 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.01.

U.S. Economy Continues to Surpass Growth Expectations; European Outlook is Tepid

IPC Issues July Economic Outlook Report
Despite numerous risks – higher interest rates, tight monetary policy, persistent core inflation -- the U.S. economy continues to surpass expectations this year. The narrative is a bit cloudier in Europe.