Keenfinity EMS secures ISO 13485 certification in Portugal March 03, 2026 Keenfinity EMS has obtained ISO 13485:2016 certification for its electronics manufacturing plant in Ovar, Portugal. The certification, announced on 2 March 2026, covers the design and manufacture of electronic systems for medical devices, including control units, power supply units and human–machine interfaces.
Ralf Hasler joins Incap's management team March 02, 2026 Having officially closed its acquisition of Lacon Group, EMS provider Incap Group has appointed Dr Ralf Hasler as the Director of Operations, Germany and Romania, and member of Incap Group’s Management Team.
Strengthen PCB procurement in Europe – risks of Asian dependency February 27, 2026 Unilateral dependence on Asia for PCBs is a strategic risk. For six years, global geopolitics has been showing us more and more clearly that supply chains are fragile. The pandemic caused massive disruptions, semiconductor shortages led to allocations, the war in Ukraine exacerbated raw material uncertainties, and protectionist measures by the US and the deliberate isolation of Asian markets have made free global trade an illusion.
European EMS downturn continues as modest recovery eyed for 2026 February 27, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October 2025, Mareike Haass of market research firm in4ma and Christoph Solka of the Global Electronics Association presented new data showing a European EMS industry still struggling to recover from a sharp post-pandemic correction.
Scanfil 2025 net profit reaches EUR 40.9 million February 26, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil reported a full-year 2025 turnover of EUR 797.1 million, up 2.2% from 2024. The company also completed two acquisitions – ADCO Circuits and MB Elettronica – expanding its presence in the Americas and Southern Europe.
DATA MODUL expands EMS with full assembly and supply chain services February 23, 2026 DATA MODUL is expanding its industrial product assembly services, offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions designed to increase flexibility, quality, and planning reliability, the company states in a press release.
Note receives major order from Nordic defence company February 23, 2026 Swedish EMS provider Note has received an order valued at SEK 135 million (EUR 12.6 million) from one of its long-term customers in the defence segment.
Incap completes its acquisition of Lacon Group February 20, 2026 In early December last year, Finnish EMS provider Incap Corporation signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Lacon Group, an EMS company with facilities in Germany and Romania.
Kitron raises 2026 outlook after record fourth quarter February 12, 2026 EMS provider Kitron reported record revenue and operating profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand from the defence and aerospace segment. An all-time high order backlog also provides strong visibility for 2026.
Neways starts deliveries of Saab’s UTAAS systems for CV90 February 10, 2026 EMS provider Neways has begun production and delivery of critical sub-systems for Saab’s UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) integrated sight and fire control systems, used on BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
Scanfil invests EUR 9 million in expansion of Suzhou plant February 06, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil is investing EUR 9 million to expand its production facility in Suzhou, China.
Eurocircuits brings in Avedon Capital Partners to support next growth phase February 05, 2026 Eurocircuits has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Avedon Capital Partners to support its next phase of growth in PCB and PCBA prototyping and low-volume production.
How do you follow the electronics industry without drowning in it? February 05, 2026 The electronics industry no longer moves in straight lines. One day the focus is on semiconductors and AI infrastructure, the next it shifts to export controls, defence electronics, or a materials issue that suddenly turns into a supply chain concern.
Scanfil sets 2026 outlook following two acquisitions February 04, 2026 Scanfil has issued its financial outlook for 2026 after completing the acquisitions of MB Elettronica in Italy and ADCO Circuits in the United States.
Finland’s R&D model and its role in the electronics industry February 03, 2026 In a recent analysis, Evertiq explored which countries dominate global R&D spending. Viewed through the lens of absolute investment volumes, the picture is largely shaped by the United States and China, followed by established industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and France. Shifting that lens away from global heavyweights and toward a smaller, highly R&D-intensive economy reveals a different dynamic — one where the relationship between research investment and industrial capability becomes more clearly defined. Finland provides a useful case for understanding how research investment translates into industrial capability.
Zollner establishes shared service centre in India February 03, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has announced the establishment of a Shared Service Centre in Pune, India, as part of its internationalisation strategy. The new entity will operate under the name Zollner Services India Pvt. Ltd. and is currently in the founding phase.
Factronix sees growing interest in reclaimed components January 29, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025, Factronix CEO Stefan Theil used his presentation on “Component Reclaim – a green solution for the electronic industry” to underline how recovered components are moving from a niche option to a practical supply-chain tool.
Scanfil completes its acquisition of Italy’s MB Elettronica January 22, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has completed its acquisition of Italian electronics manufacturing company MB Elettronica. The transaction was originally announced in July 2025.
Zollner opens ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility in Thailand January 19, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has opened a new cleanroom facility at its Bluechips Microhouse site in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The new facility is ISO Class 7 certified and covers an area of 1,000 square metres.
Kimball to open new medical manufacturing facility January 14, 2026 Kimball Electronics will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 6, 2026, to mark the opening of a new medical manufacturing facility in Indianapolis.
Kitron completes DeltaNordic acquisition January 13, 2026 Norwegian EMS provider Kitron has completed the acquisition of DeltaNordic AB in Sweden, which was announced in November 2025.
Kitron secures €7 million defence electronics contract January 08, 2026 In late December 2025, EMS provider Kitron signed an agreement with a new customer, with an estimated value of EUR 7 million, for the production and supply of advanced electronics for autonomous systems across air, land, and sea domains for the defence industry.
Benchmark names Josh Hollin as CTO January 08, 2026 EMS provider Benchmark Electronics has appointed Josh Hollin as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
TT Electronics shareholders reject acquisition offer from Cicor January 08, 2026 Shareholders of TT Electronics have rejected an acquisition offer from Swiss EMS provider Cicor Technologies after failing to approve the proposed transaction at court and general meetings held on January 7, 2026.
Hanza completes acquisition of German EMS provider BMK January 07, 2026 Hanza has completed the acquisition of German EMS provider BMK Group GmbH. The deal was executed through a share issue in kind, with BMK’s three founders receiving approximately 17 million newly issued Hanza shares as full payment.
Green light for Kitron’s acquisition of DeltaNordic January 07, 2026 At the end of last year, EMS Kitron announced that it had received the necessary regulatory approvals to complete its acquisition of the Swedish electronics manufacturer DeltaNordic.
Echoes from Evertiq Expo 2025: A year of industry rankings December 30, 2025 Throughout 2025, each Evertiq Expo featured a Top List spotlighting the companies shaping Europe’s electronics, manufacturing, and tech sectors. From global semiconductor leaders to Europe’s top EMS providers, these rankings provide a snapshot of industry trends and market dynamics.
Six conversations that shaped electronics in 2025 December 29, 2025 Throughout 2025, Evertiq held a series of conversations with industry leaders and analysts who helped illuminate how the electronics market is evolving. Global supply chains are transitioning into a new phase, influenced by AI, reshoring, labour scarcity, national security, sustainability and a redefinition of the semiconductor cycle.
Looking back at 2025 – a turbulent electronics year December 29, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at the stories that shaped the year in electronics — stories that reveal an industry caught between ambition and anxiety, progress and hesitation, but also consolidation. It has been a year defined less by dramatic shocks and more by accumulating pressures: delayed investments, geopolitical strain, fragile supply chains.
Through the noise: conversations that stuck with me in 2025 December 23, 2025 Looking back at 2025, a few conversations really stood out – the kind that cut through all the noise and made me stop and think about where Europe’s electronics and manufacturing industry is headed.
Defence electronics in 2025: Key developments followed by the Evertiq audience December 22, 2025 Defence electronics has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Europe’s technology landscape. Rising military budgets, new procurement cycles, digitalisation of battlefield systems and the need for resilient supply chains are transforming the electronics industry into a strategic pillar of national security. Reading patterns on Evertiq clearly show that the audience is most interested in topics related to industrial collaboration, AI in defence, robotics, component manufacturing, sourcing, and critical materials.
The world reorders its minerals: rare earths at the close of 2025 December 19, 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the rare earths and critical minerals sector no longer feels like a niche concern reserved for mining specialists and policy papers. It has become one of the quiet fault lines of the global technology economy. Not because the world suddenly ran out, but because access to them – predictable, affordable and politically neutral access – can no longer be taken for granted.