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SAN JOSE--The top 10 EMS firms showed collective first-half growth of 4.3%, down from 20% last year, and the forecast, if not dire, is dimmer than before.
In an economic wrap-up of the electronics industry, iSuppli Corp. in October said EMS/ODM firms have been hit hard by macroeconomic concerns and drops in demand. The environment has led the firm to lower its growth outlook for the sector to 8.2% CAGR.
