ICAPE continues to grow – launches new office in Lyon
The PCB supplier continues to grow and is launching new offices in Lyon (France) that are dedicated to host the IDELEC-ICAPE and ICAPE Group structures.
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SEL to rely on Atotech Uniplate equipment at new site
Specialty chemicals technology company Atotech, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a designer and manufacturer of products and systems that protect, control, and automate electric power systems, will partner at SEL’s new manufacturing facility under construction in Idaho, USA.
Thailand PCB maker purchases two Calibr8tor photoplotters
Ucamco says that an unnamed PCB manufacturer, described as Thailand's biggest, has purchased two Calibr8tor photoplotters.
Simmtech opens new Malaysian manufacturing facility
South Korean manufacturer for semiconductor packaging substrate and HDI PCBs, Simmtech, has officially opened its Malaysia-based subsidiary, SUSTIO Sdn. Bhd. in Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang.
Summit Interconnect acquires Royal Circuit and affiliates
Summit Interconnect is acquring Royal Circuit Solutions with California operations in Hollister and Santa Ana and affiliate Advanced Assembly located in Aurora, Colorado.
Ucamco expands in in North America with official subsidiary
As of April 1st, Ucamco has established a subsidiary of Ucamco NV in North America. The subsidiary is presided by Luc Maesen, who has been working with the company since 1988 and was already in charge of Ucamco USA.
NCAB’s operating profit burdened by termination of Russian operations
On 28 February, all deliveries were halted to customers in Russia and on 8 April NCAB divested its operations in Russia to the Russian management for 1 Ruble. The cost fro NCAB was SEK 43 million, which was booked as a write-down. Still, the company is reporting a strong quarter.
Altix receives bundle machine order from major Chinese player
Altix says it has received a significant order for both Direct Imaging and Contact Printer equipment. The bundle encompasses both panel and RtR solutions to be installed at a new plant in Jiangxi province.
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Aspocomp posts 1Q22 sales growth of 45%
The Finnish PCB manufacturer says that the first quarter is typically the most challenging of the year – however the company is off to a great start and is reporting both sales growth and a strong order book.
North American PCB industry sales down 11.7% in March
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2022 were down 11.7% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments rose 5.6%, says the IPC.
TTM Technologies to acquire Telephonics Corporation
Griffon Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Telephonics Corporation to PCB manufacturer TTM Technologies for USD 330 million in cash.
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Manufacturers Reassess their Supply Chains
Prevailing obstacles since the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 have manufacturers reassessing their supply chain strategies. The following major disruptions that occurred entering 2022 added to existing setbacks, or created new ones altogether:
ICAPE Group acquires German PCB supplier
The French PCB supplier is continuing its expansion – this time the ICAPE Group has acquired German PCB supplier SAFA2000.
Nano Dimension shifts US HQ to Greater Boston area
The additively manufactured electronics and 3D-printed electronics specialists is relocating its US headquarters to Waltham, a community in the Boston metropolitan area.
NCAB backs out of Russia – sells the business for 1 Ruble
As previously reported, NCAB stopped deliveries of PCBs to customers in Russia, some time ago. However, following the development of Russia – Ukraine conflict, NCAB has decided to completely cease its operations in the country.
Unimicron suspends work in Kunshan
Unimicron says in a filling with the Taiwanese stock exchange that the company has suspended its operations in Kunshan, China as the local government extends the city-wide lockdown in an attempt to halt the spread of Covid-19.
Excelsus acquires PCB manufacturer in Malaysia
Excelsus Holdings has – via its Malaysian subsidiary – acquired PCB manufacturer Spectrum Integrated Technologies in Johor Bahru, Malaysia for an undisclosed amount.
Israeli PCB manufacturer invest in new LAUFFER system
Israeli PCB manufacturer and PCBA solution provider, PCB Technologies, is expanding its multilayer range with a new laminating line from LAUFFER PRESSEN.
Elvia PCB group officially has a new owner
Tikehau Ace Capital has finalised the acquisition of 100% of the capital of PCB manufacturer Elvia PCB group.
North American PCB industry sales up 12.8% in February
Total North American PCB shipments in February 2022 were up 12.8% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments rose 8.9%.
NCAB works to curb the effects of the lockdown of Shenzhen
As previously reported in several updates; the local government in Shenzhen has decided to stop activities in the area between 14th – 20th March due to an increase in cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Shenzhen lockdown could cause delays in the PCB supply chain
As Evertiq has previously reported, the city of Shenzhen in the south of China has been placed under new restrictions because of an increase in COVID-19 infections – this will of course have an affect on the supply chain.
TPCA: Taiwanese PCB output reached a new record high
According to TPCA (Taiwan Printed Circuit Association), Taiwanese companies across the strait had a PCB output of NTD 817.8 billion (about USD 29.308 billion), which increases by 17.5% from NTD 696.3 billion in 2020.
Aspocomp net sales increased 81% in 4Q21
The Finnish PCB manufacturer ended the fiscal year of 2021 on a strong note. The company is showing improved results across the board for the final quarter of the year, which also led to a 29% increase in net sales for the full year.
elvia scrambles to return from fire at Loire Valley facility
On January 30, 2022, a fire broke out at elvia’s Loire Valley – CIRETEC facility. The fire destroyed the entire production workshop and the company has since been working to keep everything running as smooth as possible.
TTM to build new PCB factory in Malaysia
The US PCB manufacturer says it will open a new highly automated PCB manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, as the company is looking to offer customers alternate sourcing for PCBs in lower cost regions.
North American PCB industry sales up 7.7% in January
Total North American PCB shipments in January 2022 were up 7.7% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, January shipments fell 22.1%, the IPC reports..
ILFA starts 2022 with several new hires
Hanover-based PCB manufacturer ILFA started the new year with a series of new hires.
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