AESC secures $1.3 billion to build EV battery plant in UK
The new gigafactory in Sunderland is expected to provide employment to over 1000 people and power 100,000 electric vehicles annually, six times more than the country’s current capacity.
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Endurance Technologies to set up lithium-ion battery plant in Pune
The project involves a capital expenditure of USD 5.5 million and marks a strategic move by the Indian auto components manufacturer to expand into the growing mobility and battery energy storage sectors.
Masimo sells consumer audio business to Harman
Masimo Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio business to Samsung subsidiary Harman International for USD 350 million.
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Scanfil expands US manufacturing with second line in Atlanta
EMS provider Scanfil says that it will invest EUR 2.4 million in a second electronics manufacturing line at its Atlanta, USA facility, aiming to meet growing customer demand in the US market.
GPV reports 5% drop in Q1 revenue – optimises its footprint
Denmark-based EMS provider GPV has had a satisfactory start to 2025. The electronics manufacturer generated sales of DKK 2.2 billion (EUR 294.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025, against DKK 2.3 billion (EUR 308.2 million) in the same period last year, a YoY decrease of 5%, in line with expectations.
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SisTech selects Europlacer to power high-mix, high-rel growth
EMS provider SisTech Manufacturing continues to scale its capabilities with the help of Europlacer's placement platforms.
Libra Industries boosts SMT capabilities at Dallas facility
Libra Industries has boosted its SMT capabilities at its electronics manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas. The investment includes new equipment aimed at supporting high-precision, high-volume production for sectors such as aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing.
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Novo Energy to cut workforce by 50% following Northvolt collapse
Novo Energy says that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 50% and implement a broader reorganisation of its operations in response to the bankruptcy of Northvolt, its former technology partner.
RackBank inaugurates $118 million AI data centre park in Raipur
Located at Nava Raipur in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, the park will provide services such as GPU-based computing, AI processing and data analytics. The initiative is expected to create over 500 jobs.
North American EMS industry up 0.2% in March
Total North American EMS shipments in March 2025 were up 0.2% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were up 4.2%.
Nanoramic opens new headquarters and manufacturing facility
Energy storage and advanced materials company Nanoramic has oficially opened its new headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Volvo Cars starts European production of EX30
Volvo Cars and its Belgian manufacturing plant in Ghent have officially started production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV.
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TMEIC breaks ground on third manufacturing facility in Texas
TMEIC Corporation Americas, a subsidiary of Japanese TMEIC Corporation, has broken ground on its third US manufacturing facility, located in Waller County, Texas.
Flex boosts US production capacity for data centre power products
EMS provider Flex says that it has significantly increased its US production capacity to meet rising demand for data centre power products, citing the growing infrastructure needs driven by AI adoption.
Chinese EV maker BYD re-evaluates European strategy in face of resistance
Executives speaking anonymously revealed that BYD is rethinking how it approaches the European market in the wake of the continent’s resistance to its technology.
Mikrodust enteres defence sector deal
Mikrodust, a Swedish provider of advanced test solutions for the electronics industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with an unnamed European defence industry company.
Neways Electronics expands focus on defence sector
EMS provider Neways Electronics is expanding its defence-related operations, aligning with growing European ambitions to strengthen regional defence capabilities.
Adani could spend $10B on data centre expansion in India
The data centres could be located in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and potential sites have been identified, with discussions already underway with landowners, according to a Bloomberg report.
Omron opens new automation centre in Stuttgart
Omron has officially opened its new Automation Centre in Stuttgart. Strategically located near key customers and partners, the new facility will serve as a hub for advanced automation solutions.
Meyer Burger reacts to material shortages – cuts hours at Thalheim plant
Meyer Burger Technology AG says that it will introduce short-time work at its solar cell production facility in Thalheim, Germany, citing temporary material shortages.
Sify opens AI-ready data centre campus in Chennai
The facility will serve as a critical enabler for AI workloads and digital-first enterprises, providing scalable infrastructure and high-performance computing capabilities.
Ericsson sets up antenna manufacturing in India
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its local manufacturing footprint in India, positioning the country as a strategic innovation hub within the Swedish telecom company's global network.
Notebook industry growth outlook dims amid tariff uncertainty
The global notebook industry is bracing for continued volatility as trade tensions and economic headwinds cast a shadow over projected growth in 2025, according to new research released today by TrendForce.
Cicor enters France – acquires several sites from Éolane
The Cicor Group has secured approval from the Paris Commercial Court for its acquisition of "significant business activities" of the French EMS provider Éolane – a move significantly expands Cicor's footprint in France.
Galp and Powin launch 5MW battery storage system in Portugal
Installed in the southern Portuguese region of the Algarve, the 5MW/20MWh battery system enhances the site’s ability to dispatch renewable energy to the grid when it needs it most and optimizes grid stability.
Saki relocates Nara factory and boosts production capacity
AOI and X-ray inspection specialist, Saki Corporation, has officially started operations at its newly relocated and expanded Nara factory in Japan to strengthen production capacity and advance future technology development.
Silicon Mountain expands US manufacturing capabilities in response to tariff pressures
EMS provider Silicon Mountain Contract Services is strengthening its domestic production capabilities amid rising complexities of global tariffs and supply chain disruptions.
ABB plans to spin off its robotics division
ABB says that it will launch a process to spin-off of its Robotics division. The intention is for the business to start trading as a separately listed company during the second quarter of 2026.
Fortec launches enhances production strategy for the US market
Fortec Group has unveiled a new production strategy aimed at supporting European companies in optimising their supply chains for the US market. The initiative is designed to address both cost efficiency and trade resilience in the face of evolving international conditions.
GPV increases its involvement in the defence sector
With geopolitical tensions continuing to rise, focus on defence and security has intensified. In response, EMS provider GPV is increasing its involvement in defence activities.
Cicor enter into a strategic supply partnership with Mercury
Cicor Group has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Mercury Mission Systems International S.A. (Mercury), a technology company active in the global aerospace and defence industry, under which Cicor will acquire a manufacturing operation in Plan-Les-Ouates, Switzerland.
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