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December 02, 2025
When the EU launched the Chips Act, it wrapped the announcement in a familiar promise: technological sovereignty. More fabs, more capacity, and more control over the strategic products and semiconductors that will power Europe’s future.

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October 01, 2025
Schweizer Electronic AG has implemented comprehensive measures to adjust its cost and personnel structure at its Schramberg site due to strong market fluctuations in the automotive and industrial electronics sector.

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June 05, 2025
Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?

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June 04, 2025
The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) warns that the ongoing decline in PCB and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in Europe threatens both security and technological sovereignty.

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June 03, 2025
With growing concern over the state of Europe's electronics manufacturing industry, Evertiq will host a panel discussion on June 5 during Evertiq Expo Berlin to examine the region’s strategic position and explore solutions to its ongoing industrial decline.

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April 24, 2025
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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February 18, 2025
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.

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February 13, 2025
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology says that it has finalised the planned closure of its PCB factory in Schopfheim, Germany.

February 11, 2025
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.

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February 10, 2025
On February 5, Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis reached new heights, setting a visitor record as Evertiq brought its Expo concept to the French Riviera for the second time.

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December 31, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it is time to look back at the year that has passed and go over some of the biggest articles and stories that came out of the year.

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December 03, 2024
The EMS industry faced significant challenges in 2024 – as discussed in an interview with in4ma analyst, Dieter G. Weiss, during Evertiq Expo Warsaw. Weiss provided a thorough summary of the industry's current problems, prospects, and the contrasting dynamics between Western and Eastern Europe.

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November 20, 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Evertiq Expos, the one-day exhibitions hosted by Evertiq across Europe. Building on a legacy of successful events, this year's expos exceeded expectations, bringing industry professionals together to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in the electronics sector.

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November 19, 2024
On 24 October 2024, industry analyst and in4ma founder Dieter G. Weiss addressed the audience at the Evertiq Expo Warsaw, sharing insights into the European EMS landscape. Weiss offered a comprehensive overview of the sector’s dynamics, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting market trends, labour challenges, and economic shifts.

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November 06, 2024
The new, state-of-the-art production facility in the Industrial Area Rurbenden in Germany's Düren is double in size, will increase production capacity by 80% and improve logistics, the company said.

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October 28, 2024
On October 24, it was once again time for Evertiq Expo to take place in Warsaw. For one day, the Polish capital earned the title of the European capital of the electronics industry.

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October 09, 2024
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.

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October 07, 2024
PCB manufacturer Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology says it will close the company's PCB production in Schopfheim, Germany.

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August 27, 2024
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.

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August 20, 2024
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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August 06, 2024
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.

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August 05, 2024
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.

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July 23, 2024
In May, analytics company Weiss Engineering, better known by its brand name in4ma, took over the research activities of Michael Gasch, who died at the age of 78 on May 24, 2024. He has therefore been working on monthly B2B statistics for the European PCB industry for the past three months and is in the process of further developing Data4PCB. The latest data remains alarming.

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June 24, 2024
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2024 recently concluded its third successful event, drawing industry leaders and experts to the Science and Technology Park Berlin Adlershof. With a focus on key challenges and innovations in the electronics sector, the expo featured insightful presentations and discussions.

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June 17, 2024
The next Evertiqs Expo in Berlin is just around the corner. This year, Evertiq has paid special attention to market and global trends, and we believe that our programme reflects this.

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June 12, 2024
Key segments of the EU's electronics manufacturing industry are set to decline – undermining Europe’s security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness.

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May 29, 2024
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.

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May 29, 2024
Earlier in May, Lab Circuits started the excavation works to kickstart the construction of the expansion of its facilities in Barcelona, Spain.

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May 28, 2024
In passing the Chips Act, the EU made a strategic, but narrowly crafted commitment to the electronics industry. But what about PCBs?

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May 16, 2024
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.

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May 15, 2024
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.

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