North American PCB industry sales down 11.1% in October
Total North American PCB shipments in October 2024 were down 11.1% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, October shipments were up 20.4%, reports the IPC.
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2024 was a stable year for Alba PCB
The 2024 Evertiq Expo season concluded on October 24 with Evertiq Expo Warsaw – wrapping up a year of successful trade shows. Among the highlights was an interview with Fabio Puccia Modica of Alba PCB Group, who shared insights on the year, the company’s future plans, and their recent acquisition of the Polish PCB manufacturer WMEltar.
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Ventec to become primary PCB materials supplier for Teltonika
Ventec International Group is to become a supply chain partner and primary supplier of PCB base materials to electronics manufacturer Teltonika, which is preparing to open a new PCB manufacturing plant at its base in Vilnius, Lithuania.
AT&S adjusts its outlook
Due to sluggish European automotive and industrial markets, Austrian IC substrates and PCB manufacturer, AT&S is adjusting its outlook for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
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North American PCB industry shipments down 24.1% in September
Total North American PCB shipments in September 2024 were down 24.1% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments were down 23.8%, reports the IPC.
Aspocomp's 3Q24 operating result fell into the red
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp says that the recovery in demand for its products began during the third quarter of 2024 – however, this was not yet reflected in the company's net sales.
Amber Enterprises, Korea Circuit partner to make PCBs in India
Through this collaboration, the companies plan to bring cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes to the Indian market.
304 Industrial Park and Yuzhou Fine Chemical to boost Thailand's PCB Industry
In a significant development for Thailand's electronics and chemical industries, Yuzhou Fine Chemical (Thailand) has inked a land transaction agreement with 304 Industrial Park. The deal marks an important step forward for 304 Industrial Park in attracting investment from the PCB industry.
Ventec consolidates and upgrades its European operations
Ventec International Group has started consolidating operations and installing new facilities at its European production and logistics hub in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany.
NCAB completes the acquisition of DVS Global in Italy
NCAB has closed the acquisition of DVS in Italy which was announced on July 22, 2024.
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Weak European market lowers NCAB's Q3 sales and earnings
NCAB expects net sales of between SEK 880 and 900 million (EUR 70.3 – 79.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024, approximately 10% lower than the corresponding quarter in 2023.
Another blow to the European PCB Industry
Moldavizolit, a Moldovan manufacturer of laminates for PCB production, has been forced to suspend operations at its factory in Tiraspol due to difficulties obtaining export permits.
Europe loses another PCB factory
PCB manufacturer Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology says it will close the company's PCB production in Schopfheim, Germany.
DoD awards $30 million to boost TTM's production
The US Department of Defense says it will award USD 30 million to TTM Technologies in Santa Ana, California, to expand domestic PCB and substrate production.
North American PCB industry sales Up 35% in August
Total North American PCB shipments in August 2024 were up 35% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, August shipments were down 10.3%.
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Andreas Gerstenmayer resigns from AT&S
Andreas Gerstenmaye, CEO of Austrian PCB manufacturer AT&S, is stepping down from the executive board.
Ilfa: a story of investments, innovation and resilience
During the Evertiq Expo in Berlin, Evertiq had the chance to sit down with Thomas Michels, CEO of Hannover-based PCB manufacturer Ilfa.
AT&S sells South Korean plant to Somacis
Austrian PCB manufacturer AT&S has signed an agreement for the sale of its South Korean subsidiary, AT&S Korea, and its manufacturing plant in Ansan or EUR 405 million.
Icape acquires Japanese PCB distributor
Icape Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital of the Japanese group NTW, a PCB distributor in Asia.
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.
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
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.
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.
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