TTM Technologies expands into the Swiss and German PCB markets
U.S.-based TTM Technologies has announced plans to acquire Switzerland’s Swiss Technology Group and Germany’s ILFA GmbH. Both transactions are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
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Principal Mineral acquires Isola, raises $280M for next growth phase
Principal Mineral has acquired Isola Group, a century-old manufacturer of copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepregs, and raised approximately USD 280 million to fund its next phase of growth. The deal closed on June 16, 2026.
NCAB warns PCB supply chain is facing a structural reset
Swedish PCB supplier NCAB has published a stark supply chain outlook in May 2026, describing a market under simultaneous pressure from AI demand, geopolitical disruption and raw material shortages. The company's conclusion is direct: what the industry is experiencing now is not a temporary disruption — it is a structural reset.
SCHMID Group to build company-owned manufacturing campus in China
German electronics equipment manufacturer SCHMID Group has signed a letter of intent with local authorities in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, to establish a new manufacturing campus in the Banfu Industrial Zone. The total investment is expected to be approximately EUR 11 million.
Middle East conflict drives PCB prices up 40%, disrupting electronics supply chains
The war in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of raw materials used in PCBs and pushed prices sharply higher, compounding cost pressures that were already building across the electronics industry, according to industry sources and executives cited by Reuters.
Europe is building a system without a physical foundation
Europe is investing billions in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data centres. These investments are meant to strengthen the region’s technological position and reduce external dependencies. But the question is becoming harder to ignore: to what extent is Europe building a system on a foundation that does not physically exist?
Aspocomp reports record-high order book as revenue dips in Q1
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp closed the first quarter of 2026 with its highest-ever order book, even as revenue and profitability declined against a strong comparison period.
Ventec evaluates US manufacturing expansion
Ventec International Group is evaluating the potential establishment of a manufacturing facility in the United States as part of efforts to support its growing North American customer base.
ICAPE acquires TEKUBE PCB trading activities to expand in Southern Europe
French PCB distributor ICAPE Group has completed the acquisition of the PCB trading activities of Italy-based TEKUBE SRL, strengthening its footprint in Southern Europe.
Meiko Electronics to set up PCB plant in Vietnam
Japanese PCB manufacturer Meiko Electronics has decided to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam, aimed at expanding its PCB manufacturing capacity in the ASEAN region.
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