Toyota to build first European BEV in Czech Republic September 04, 2025 Toyota Motor Europe (TME) will invest approximately 680 million EUR to expand its Kolín plant in the Czech Republic, where the company will produce its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in Europe.
Panasonic invests €320M, reopens heat pump factory in Czech Republic September 04, 2025 The fully upgraded and expanded giga factory in Pilsen, Czech Republic, will be capable of producing up to 1.4 million indoor and outdoor heat pump units per year from 2030 onwards, for supply throughout Europe.
BMK expands coating capabilities with new heavy-duty line August 27, 2025 EMS provider BMK has commissioned a new heavy-duty coating line, aimed at enhancing the company's technical capabilities and efficiency in protective coating of electronic assemblies.
IMI completes sale of Czech Republic manufacturing facility August 21, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the sale of its 100% equity interest in Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o. to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
SCS relocates to new custom-built site in Switzerland June 25, 2025 Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), formerly Comelec SA, has relocated its Swiss operations to a new custom-built facility.
IMI to divest Czech manufacturing operations to Keboda June 10, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Czech Republic manufacturing subsidiary, IMI Czech Republic (IMI CZ), to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a unit of the Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
Neways Electronics expands focus on defence sector April 24, 2025 EMS provider Neways Electronics is expanding its defence-related operations, aligning with growing European ambitions to strengthen regional defence capabilities.
Czech semiconductor centre launches in Brno April 16, 2025 Another step toward Europe's semiconductor independence has been taken with the launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC) in Brno. The centre will focus on supporting innovation, prototyping, and the growth of European fabless companies.
Breaking down the Nordic EMS market – a top 10 list March 27, 2025 The Nordic EMS industry is thriving, with over 74 companies in Sweden, 39 in Finland, 28 in Denmark, and 17 in Norway competing for market share. As the industry experiences continued growth, fuelled by continuous innovation and a changing technology landscape, the top players are cementing their dominance.
Kitron secures EUR 30 million contract January 21, 2025 Kitron has entered into a long-term contract for the production and services of advanced optical assemblies tailored for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and drone market.
EU concerned about US restrictions on AI chips January 17, 2025 In a joint statement, EU Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič expressed concern over recently adopted US measures that restrict access to exports of advanced AI chips for certain EU member states and their companies.
Gatema PCB with new printing equipment December 20, 2024 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.
Hyundai, Kia’s Europe sales down 7.5% in October November 22, 2024 While Hyundai’s sales fell 3.9% to 41,594 units, Kia’s dropped 11% to 41,246 units.
Exclusive: Top 30 EMS providers in CEE unveiled October 24, 2024 At this year’s Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, the spotlight shone on the top 30 largest EMS providers in Central and Eastern Europe. Unveiled exclusively at the Expo on October 24, the top list highlights key players driving the region's electronics manufacturing industry. So, who are the biggest players in the region?
Hyundai Mobis to establish EV parts facility in Slovakia October 17, 2024 The new plant in Novaky, Slovakia, will focus on producing PE systems, making it the South Korean company’s first European production base for this key electrification component.
Tachyum expands European hub – opens new Czech offices September 26, 2024 Tachyum has officially opened its new location in Brno, Czech Republic, to support the company’s growth as it nears the tape-out of the Prodigy Universal Processor Chip. The first hardware engineers hired will start on the first of November.
Taiwan and Czechia plan to build EU semiconductor cluster September 02, 2024 Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said as TSMC builds an advanced wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, it needs a comprehensive supply chain in Europe.
onsemi signs multi-year deal with Volkswagen July 24, 2024 US chip maker onsemi has become the primary supplier of a complete silicon carbide-based power box solution for Volkswagen Group.
Onsemi reveals next-gen silicon carbide platform July 22, 2024 US chip maker Onsemi has unveiled a new SiC platform that it claims can reduce conduction losses by 30% and switch-off losses by up to 50%.
Kitron posts EUR 167.6 million in 2Q revenue July 12, 2024 Scandinavian electronics company Kitron has reported a fall in year-on-year 2Q sales, but says it is 'well-positioned for growth over the next 12 months.'
Wolfspeed delays Germany site build to mid-2025 June 20, 2024 The slowdown in demand for EVs strikes again, with US-based SiC specialist Wolfspeed postponing – but not cancelling – the construction of its Saarland facility.
onsemi announces $2bn SiC facility in the Czech Republic June 20, 2024 US chip maker onsemi says the planned expansion will produce power semiconductors designed to improve the energy efficiency of applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy and AI data centres.
Extra: Top 10 component distributors list June 14, 2024 The world is outdoing itself in every field, with countries, regions, companies and corporations competing against each other. In the races, goals may differ. It is no different among global distributors of electronic components. After all, who wouldn't want to gain the title of the world's largest player? On June 12, during Evertiq Expo Krakow 2024, Evertiq presented the Top List of the largest electronic component distributors. Who are the biggest among them and what do they do? And who triumphed?
Desay SV Europe expands with new antenna measurement chamber May 29, 2024 Earlier in May Desay SV Europe laid the foundation stone for a major new construction project in Weimar-Legefeld, Germany.
Mobis starts construction of new EV battery plant in Spain April 25, 2024 Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis is starting the construction of a new plant in Spain. The new electric vehicle battery system plant will serve as a dedicated facility supplying Volkswagen.
Infosys to acquire German automotive engineering firm April 22, 2024 India's Infosys has reached an agreement to purchase in-tech, a provider of engineering R&D services to the automotive, rail and smart industry sectors.
Averna acquires automated test solutions provider ELCOM April 10, 2024 Averna, a test & quality solutions provider, announces the acquisition of ELCOM, a. s. and its subsidiaries. ELCOM is a player in test & measurement, power engineering and industrial automation.
Neways expands with new manufacturing facility in Malaysia April 04, 2024 EMS provider Neways continues its expansion with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Klang (Selangor), Malaysia.
New Hi-tech equipment boosts Escatec's MOEMS production February 28, 2024 EMS provider Escatec has significantly expanded the micro-opto-electro-mechanical-systems (MOEMS) capability at its Swiss facility with the recent commissioning of a Delvotec M17S automated wire bonder.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production February 02, 2024 Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
Vitesco to start operations at €188 million Czech plant January 30, 2024 The manufacturer of drive technologies and electrification solutions is set to start operations at its 38,000 square metre new manufacturing and automated logistics centre in Ostrava-Hrušov by year's end.
SiC and its impact on Europe December 11, 2023 There is no denying that SiC will play a pivotal role in the semiconductor landscape in the future and the power device market specifically.