New PCB factory opens in Penang
Elna PCB, a subsidiary of Global Brands Manufacture under the PSA Group, has officially opened its second PCB plant in Penang, Malaysia.
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NCAB Group acquires Danish company
NCAB Group Denmark acquires Print Production A/S in Horsens, south of Aarhus in Jutland.
Aspocomp lowers its guidance for 2024
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp is lowering its financial guidance for the year 2024. The company now estimates that its net sales for 2024 will be below the 2023 level, and its operating result for 2024 will be clearly below the 2023 level.
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Eltek receives orders totaling $3.5 million
PCB manufacturer Eltek Ltd. says it has received orders totalling USD 3.5 million from two defence customers.
North American PCB industry sales down 21.2% in July
Total North American PCB shipments in July 2024 were down 21.2% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, July shipments were down 14.0%, reports the IPC
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Europe needs PCB manufacturing; silicon isn't enough
During Evertiq Expo in Berlin earlier this June, EIPC president Alun Morgan took to the stage to provide listeners with an overview of the state of the electronics industry, and where we currently are heading – and also to shine the spotlight on the importance of our domestic PCB industry.
Bain Capital to acquire Somacis
Private investment firm Bain Capital has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Italian PCB manufacturer Somacis from Chequers Capital.
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TPCA: Global flexible PCB market rebounds in 2024
Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA), together with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), forecasts that the global flexible PCB market will gradually recover from the downturn in 2023, with the market size (including rigid-flex PCBs) expected to reach USD 19.7 billion in 2024, representing a 7.3% YoY growth.
OKI sets up new PCB manufacturing line
Japanese OKI Group's PCB company, OKI Circuit Technology, has set up a new ultra-high-multilayer PCB line at its Joetsu Plant in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. Full-scale operations started back in July already.
Eurocircuits adds new direct imager to Hungarian site
There are now five direct imagers across Eurocircuits' multiple production sites following the installation of a new Ledia 6 Hyper direct imager at the company’s production site in Hungary.
Julia Tang and Łukasz Sławny of Shenzhen Zirconn on the market condition
During Evertiq Expo Cracow 2024 we spoke to Chinese PCB maker Shenzhen Zirconn 's Julia Tang and Łukasz Sławny.
Sales growth for Schweizer despite challenging market conditions
The Schweizer Group managed to record some growth during the first half of 2024, despite a difficult market environment. The group is reporting sales growth of 8.1% to EUR 74.3 million, compared with EUR 68.7 million during the same period last year.
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European PCB manufacturer shuts down
On the other side of the Baltic Sea, in the Estonian city of Paide, Brandner PCB has been manufacturing PCBs for the electronics industry since 1997, but 2024 will be the company's last year.
European PCB industry continues to battle a stormy market
Stormy market conditions for the European PCB industry continue. The European PCB industry saw a decline in billings of 6.5% (YoY) during the first half of 2024 and down 7.8% when compared to the second half of 2023.
Nordson consolidates European operations into one site
Nordson Electronics Solutions has opened a facility in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, to meet rising European customer demand. The new centre replaces sites in Deurne, Maastricht and Hagenbach.
NCAB lines up purchase of DVS Global's PCB business
Sweden's PCB giant NCAB expects to ramp up its market share in Italy with the acquisition of DVS Global's PCB unit for a minimum $18.5 million.
Latham Industries expands Phoenix facility
Contract electronics manufacturer Latham Industries has launched a new 10,000 square foot plant at its domestic base in Phoenix, Arizona.
Luminovo launches sustainability pact with Sluicebox
Luminovo and Sluicebox have teamed up to create a service that can simplify the way electronics and PCB manufacturers calculate their carbon footprints.
ALBA PCB buys Poland's WM Eltar to expand European presence
Italy's ALBA PCB Group, which manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, has acquired Katowice-based WM Eltar.
Romanian drone maker moves into PCB market
OVES Enterprise, a Romanian drone manufacturer, has bought a minority stake in compatriot printed circuit board specialist MXT Creation.
Intectiv boosts manufacturing capacity and capabilities
Slovenian PCB manufacturer Intectiv continues to upgrade its technological capabilities during 2024. Earlier this year the company successfully certified according to EN 9100:2018, which covers the aerospace and defence industries.
NCAB enters Austria via acquisition
NCAB acquires the former PCB division of EPI Components Trade in Lieserbrücke, Austria. The previous owner, Christian Brugger, will stay on and grow the business together with NCAB.
STARTEAM GLOBAL acquires Italian PCB factory
PCB manufacturer STARTEAM GLOBAL is expanding its business in Europe with the acquisition of C.T.B Circuiti Stampati S.N.C. (C.T.B), a PCB manufacturing factory.
North American PCB industry sales down 6.8% in May
Total North American PCB shipments in May 2024 were down 6.8% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, May shipments were down 16.5%, reports the IPC.
NCAB acquires ICOM Industrial Components AG
ICOM is located in Bachenbülach, a 20-minute drive from Zurich, Switzerland. The owner Bojan Zmijanjac will stay on as MD and grow the business together with NCAB.
Schweizer and Zollner team up in the field of power embedding
To achieve a CO2-neutral world and an all-electric society – where electricity is the primary energy source – innovations like high power densities, reduced losses and system cost advantages are essential. But so is also collaboration among companies working in these very technology areas.
BPL announces PCB assembly site in Bengaluru
India's consumer electronics BPL has invested around $2.6 million in a new plant which will 'transform the printed circuit board landscape and cater to specialised electronic segments.'
Europe has lost an industry expert
Mr. Michael Gasch, one of the European PCB industry’s brightest stars, passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 78 following a short, serious illness.
Lab Circuits starts its expansion in Barcelona
Earlier in May, Lab Circuits started the excavation works to kickstart the construction of the expansion of its facilities in Barcelona, Spain.
65% of all imported PCBs in Europe come from China
In passing the Chips Act, the EU made a strategic, but narrowly crafted commitment to the electronics industry. But what about PCBs?
Manu Skyttä has officially started as the CEO of Aspocomp
Manu Skyttä, was appointed as the new President and CEO of Aspocomp Group ealier in February, has officially started in his new role.
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