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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase Across All Regions in May

Americas show strongest year-over-year growth; global sales remain well ahead of 2013 pace

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $26.86 billion for the month of May 2014, 8.8% higher than the May 2013 total of $24.69 billion and 2.0% more than last month’s total of $26.34 billion. Sales in the Americas increased 10.6% year-over-year in May, marking the region’s 12th consecutive month of double-digit growth. All monthly sales numbers are compiled b...

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