EMS Equipment
India Revamps Customs Duty Structure to Accelerate Electronics Manufacturing
The Indian Ministry of Finance has moved to lower input costs for domestic electronics and battery manufacturing, issuing three customs notifications Nos. 25, 26, and 27 of 2026-Customs on July 8, 2026. Together, the notifications exempt or reduce Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on select co
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Global Electronics Association Releases IPC-1401B ESG Management System Standard
The Global Electronics Association has released IPC-1401B, the updated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Management System Standard. The standard provides manufacturers with a practical, scalable framework to demonstrate ESG performance to customers, investors, and regulators. It
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North American EMS Book-to-Bill Ratio Reaches 1.36 in April 2026
The Global Electronics Association announced the April 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stood at 1.36. Total North American EMS shipments in April 2026 increased 3.1% compared to April 2025. Shipments
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