August 2013 findings from IPC's monthly North American PCB Statistical Program includes revised 2013 forecast of nearly flat sales growth for 2013. Total North American PCB shipments decreased 1.6% from August 2012, and bookings decreased 9.1%. Year to date, PCB industry shipments were below 2012 at -3.9%, and bookings were down 1.0%. Compared to July, PCB shipments were up 5.3% while bookings were down 8.1%. Shipments exceeded bookings, and PCB book-to-bill ratio dropped to parity at ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations