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WORLDWIDE SALES INCREASE 9.9 PERCENT IN 2014, REACHING RECORD TOTAL OF $335.8 BILLION AND OUTPERFORMING INDUSTRY FORECAST; SALES IN AMERICAS INCREASE 12.7 PERCENT WASHINGTON—Feb. 2, 2015—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that the global semiconductor industry posted record sales totaling $335.8 billion in 2014, an increase […]

NOVEMBER SALES INCREASE 9.1 PERCENT COMPARED TO LAST YEAR, DECLINE SLIGHTLY COMPARED TO LAST MONTH WASHINGTON—Jan. 5, 2015—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $29.7 billion for the month of November 2014, an increase of 9.1 percent from the November 2013 […]

WASHINGTON—Dec. 12, 2014—Brian Toohey, president and CEO of the 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), today released the following statement in response to the World Trade Organization (WTO) announcement that a final deal to conclude an expanded Information Technology Agreement (ITA) was not reached this week in Geneva. The ITA is a key trade pact that promotes […]

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This year is not yet complete, and analysts are already considering the outlook for 2015! Such is the case for our industry, which is known for always looking ahead, right? Given that the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) program released its Fall semiconductor industry forecast earlier this month on December 2, it seems appropriate now to […]

NEUFFER TO SUCCEED BRIAN TOOHEY WASHINGTON—Dec. 2, 2014—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that John Neuffer has been named president & CEO of the association. He will assume his new role in January, succeeding Brian Toohey, who has been president & CEO since 2010 and announced […]

WSTS FORECAST PROJECTS GROWTH OF 9 PERCENT IN 2014 AND 3.4 PERCENT IN 2015 WASHINGTON—Dec. 2, 2014—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $29.7 billion for the month of October 2014, an increase of 9.6 percent from the October 2013 total […]

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Nov. 13, 2014—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design – in consultation with Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) – today presented its University Research Award to professors from University of California, Berkeley and University of Texas at Dallas in recognition of their outstanding contributions to semiconductor research. Dr. […]

DR. NECIP SAYINER, PRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR OF INTERSIL, ELECTED 91ÊÓƵ VICE CHAIRMAN SAN JOSE, Calif.—Nov. 13, 2014—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that the 91ÊÓƵ board of directors has elected Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, as its 2015 chairman and Dr. Necip Sayiner, president, CEO […]

AGREEMENT WILL EXTEND TARIFF-FREE COVERAGE OF THE LATEST SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES WASHINGTON—Nov. 11, 2014—The 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today applauded a long-sought deal between the U.S. and China to expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), a key trade pact that promotes fair and open trade by […]

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Third quarter global semiconductor industry sales reached a record high of $87 billion, as reported earlier this week in 91ÊÓƵ’s most recent monthly global sales report. This figure marked a 5.7 percent increase over the second quarter global sales totals.

Published Tuesday, November 4, 2014 The WSC Intellectual Property Committee (IPC) convened in Fukuoka, Japan, to continue its work on a number of IP-related matters. The group reported a success in influencing the work of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPOI) and the IP5 (Patent Offices of US, EPC, Japan, Korea and China) to improve […]

Published Tuesday, November 4, 2014 On Oct. 29, 91ÊÓƵ filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to request for information on potential changes to its comprehensive Risk Management Program (RMP) aimed at preventing or minimizing the consequences of accidental chemical releases. The EPA notice was very broad and discusses a wide […]