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.
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.
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.
How can Europe save its PCB industry?
The EIPC is urging people to sign an open letter of urgency to government leaders, calling for explicit assistance to the European PCB industry – including but not limited to direct financial aid, access to internationally competitive energy pricing, facilitating bank guarantees in support of capital expenditure, favourable loans, and tax breaks.
The European PCB industry is in jeopardy
The printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block for electronics systems providing electrical connection and physical structure to electronic systems with additional optical interconnect and thermal management.
NCAB: weak, but distinct, increase in order intake
Following the flat development over the past two quarter, NCAB noted a weak, but distinct, increase in order intake during the first quarter of 2024.
Merlin Flex invests in new Schmoll Direct Imaging system
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex har continues to upgrade its machine park – the company has fully installed and commissioned its 2nd Schmoll MDI Direct Imaging system.
North American PCB industry sales down 23.8% in March
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2024 were down 23.8% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were up 12.2% reports the IPC.
TTM opens its first manufacturing facility in Penang
PCB manufacturer TTM Technologies has officially opened its first manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia with an investment of USD 200 million (approximately MYR 958 million).
Thomas Gottwald takes on the role of CTO at Schweizer
The Supervisory Board of Schweizer Electronic AG has appointed Thomas Gottwald to the Executive Board as CTO (Chief Technology Officer) for a period of years with effect from 1 May 2024.
Aspocomp’s net sales dropped 30% in 1Q24
Aspocomp’s first-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 6.2 million, down 30% from EUR 8.9 million during the same quarter last year.
Fineline acquires IBR Leiterplatten
IBR Leiterplatten GmbH & Co. KG joins the Fineline Global Group and is now a part of the PCB supplier.
Merlin Flex commissions new ENIG Line
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex continues its investment programme by fully installing and commissioning a brand-new Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) plating line.
NCAB acquires Belgian PCB supplier
NCAB Group says that it has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in Cumatrix BV, based in Lommel, Belgium. A country where NCAB has not had a local presence until now.
NCAB names new CFO
Swedish PCB supplier NCAB has appointed Tim Benjamin as its new CFO. He succeeds Anders Forsén who announced in early February that he plans to retire in 2024.
Schweizer: outlook for 2024 remains positive
The preliminary and unaudited results of the Schweizer Group confirm the completed turnaround in 2023. Sales rose to a record of EUR 139.4 million, exceeding expectations with an increase of 6.4%.
North American PCB industry sales down 11.6% in February
Total North American PCB shipments in February 2024 were down 11.6% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments were up 7.1%, reports the IPC
Aspocomp new CEO will assume his duties in May
Manu Skyttä, PCB manufacturer Aspocomp's new President and CEO of Aspocomp, will assume his duties on May 20, 2024
NCAB appoints new VP Global Sales
Arjan Sinoo, currently Managing Director of NCAB Group Benelux, has been promoted to the position of VP Global Sales and member of the Group Management of NCAB as he takes over the position from Howard Goff, who has been appointed VP and president North America.
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