North American PCB industry shipments down 3.1% in March
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2025 were down 3.1% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were down 2.3%.
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Aspocomp nears sales record with first quarter turnaround
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, coming close to achieving an all-time net sales record.
How companies can navigate tariff uncertainties
Businesses are facing increasing challenges as shifting trade policies and tariffs impact global supply chains and costs. According to Confidee, a compliance solutions provider for the PCB industry, companies must adopt more agile sourcing strategies to manage the uncertainty.
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NCAB cancels dividend proposal
NCAB is withdrawing its proposal for a dividend for the previous year, which was to be addressed at the annual general meeting on May 8, the company announced in a press release. Instead, the available retained earnings are proposed to be carried forward.
“We’re in the last minutes to rebuild PCB manufacturing in Europe”
Confidee, a PCB compliance and supply partner focused on high-reliability and defence sectors, experienced a strong 2024 despite a declining market. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Terho Koivisto of Confidee reflected on the year as one of growth and opportunity for the company.
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NCAB acquires Germany's B&B Leiterplattenservice
NCAB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, west of Dresden.
PCBAIR invests in AI to boost defect prediction in PCB manufacturing
PCBAIR, a Chinese PCB manufacturer and assembly service provider, says that it is increasing R&D funding to incorporate AI into its manufacturing processes, improving defect prediction accuracy and efficiency.
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Confidee secures contract with Nordic defence player
Norwegian PCB sourcing and compliance partner Confidee has secured a strategic contract valued at NOK 5.5 million an unnamed Nordic defence actor.
Ensuring PCB compliance: Alexandre Buia shares key advice at Evertiq Expo
During this year Evertiq Expo in Sophia Antipolis, Alexandre Buia, Sales Director France at Confidee, delivered a presentation on the importance of compliance in printed circuit board (PCB) development.
JarnisTech's Chongqing smart factory goes live
Against the industrial backdrop of surging demand for 5G-A and AI servers, Chinese PCB manufacturer JarnisTech has officially put its Chongqing smart factory into production – with AOI technology that boosts PCB inspection efficiency by 600%.
Confidee sees growth in the Danish space industry
Over the past year, PCB sourcing partner Confidee, has seen significant growth in the Danish space industry, expanding both its project portfolio and customer base.
AT&S opens new sales office in Seoul
Austrian PCB and IC substrates manufacturer AT&S is strengthening its presence in Korea with the opening of a new sales office in Seoul.
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Leiton takes over Siarvin PCB Solutions
Berlin-based PCB supplier Leiton has acquired Indian PCB trading and engineering company Siarvin PCB Solutions, located in Bangalore. The move expands Leiton global supplier network.
eXception PCB boosts production with new DI system
UK-based PCB manufacturer eXception PCB has invested in a Nuvogo 1000R. The direct imaging solution enhances production of high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, flex and rigid-flex PCBs, and multilayer PCBs.
Aspocomp forecasts growth after challenging 2024
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp has reported significant improvements in its fourth-quarter performance, marking a strong conclusion to an otherwise challenging year in 2024.
AT&S has found its new CEO
A new start awaits at AT&S. The PCB manufacturer has appointed Dr. Michael Mertin, a German technology expert, as its new CEO. He will step into his new role on May 1, 2025. Additionally, former Silicon Valley CEO Andy Mattes will head the Supervisory Board chairmanship, succeeding interim Chairman Dr. Georg Riedl
Icape strengthens its UK presence via acquisition
The French headquartered PCB supplier continues to strengthen its base in the UK, this time through the acquisition of Kingfisher PCBs Ltd., a UK-based distributor of printed circuit boards.
UK PCB manufacturer expands production
UK-based PCB manufacturer CC Electronics has announced a significant investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Winsford, Cheshire. This development is described as a key milestone in the company's plan to scale up and future-proof its operations.
Würth finalises the closure of PCB factory in Schopfheim
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology says that it has finalised the planned closure of its PCB factory in Schopfheim, Germany.
Panasonic is closing its PCB materials plant in Europe
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.
Japanese PCB manufacturer gets new owners
A consortium formed by funds managed by MBK Partners and FormFactor is acquiring the outstanding shares of Japanese PCB and substrate manufacturer FICT Limited from funds directly or indirectly serviced by Advantage Partners Inc
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AT&S completes the sale of its Ansan, Korea plant
AT&S and SO.MA.CI.S. S.p.A. have today successfully closed the sale of all AT&S shares in AT&S Korea CO., LTD – and with that the plant in Ansan, Korea – to SO.MA.CI.S.
North American PCB industry sales up 59.6% in December
Total North American PCB shipments in December 2024 were down 0.3% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, December shipments were down 3.9%, reports the IPC.
Fuji America partners with AI tech partner Cybord
New cooperation aimed at providing SMT customers with AI tech solutions
Atlantec invests in new Dynachem system
French PCB manufacturer, part of the ACB Group, has once again chosen Dynachem for their latest investment.
What has happened since China cut the export tax rebate?
In December last year, China implemented a significant change to its export rebate system, a significant shift in global trade dynamics.
Compeq opens new PCB manufacturing plant in Thailand
Taiwanese PCB manufacturer Compeq has recently opened a new PCB manufacturing facility in Thailand, representing an investment of over THB 10.4 billion (EUR 290 million).
Fire incident at BoardTek Electronics’ factory contained, no injuries reported
PSC specialist Zhen Ding Technology Holding says that a fire broke out in the copper plating workshop of its subsidiary BoardTek Electronics’ second factory on January 5, 2025. All personnel were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Gatema PCB with new printing equipment
Czech company Gatema PCB is using a new press center in the production of printed circuit boards. Three Lauffer press machines, a Monolam MLP 25M and an Optical Pinless Bonding 211/8 machine. After several weeks of testing, the machines, which cost nearly a million euros, are now operating at full capacity.
ICAPE expands in the UK by acquiring ALR Services
PCB distributor ICAPE Group announces that it has acquired 100% of the capital of ALR Services Ltd, a British PCB distributor.
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