NOTE acquires UK-based STI to expand defence business March 20, 2026 Swedish EMS provider NOTE has acquired 100% of the shares in STI Enterprises Holdings Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of electronic solutions for the defence industry.
European EMS consolidation accelerates as defence demand reshapes the market March 17, 2026 European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are entering a new phase marked by consolidation, rising defence demand, and increasing geopolitical pressure on supply chains.
Kitron receives EUR 16 million order for counter-drone systems March 17, 2026 Norwegian EMS provider Kitron ASA has received an order worth EUR 16 million for the production of ground-based systems used in counter-drone (C-UAS) applications, the company states in a press release.
Nordic EMS companies punch above their weight globally March 13, 2026 The Nordic region may have a relatively small population, but it maintains a surprisingly strong presence in the global electronics manufacturing services industry.
Statkraft signs contract with OX2 to optimize BESS in Finland March 13, 2026 The power purchase agreements (PPA) covers two BESS facilities, with capacities of 110 MW (220 MWh) and 125 MW (250 MWh) respectively, which are currently under construction.
Neways completes its acquisition of Philips Micro Devices March 11, 2026 EMS provider Neways has closed the previously announced acquisition of Philips Micro Devices. The transaction has now been completed following satisfaction of all closing conditions.
Nuvve partners with Omnia to address 1GW pipeline March 11, 2026 The first project is a 50MW/75MWh European CE-approved BESS located in Sweden. It is expected to commence operations during the second quarter of 2026.
Mitsui partners with Kaynes, AOI to advance OSAT in India March 11, 2026 Under this agreement, Mitsui will support Kaynes to start up its OSAT business by leveraging AOI Electronics’ expertise in semiconductor back-end process and support sales of products manufactured by Kaynes.
Foxconn pilots ABB–NVIDIA AI robotics platform for electronics assembly March 10, 2026 ABB has announced a collaboration with Nvidia to integrate Nvidia Omniverse libraries into ABB’s RobotStudio software platform, aiming to enable large-scale deployment of AI-driven industrial robotics.
"Artificial intelligence will support us, not replace us" March 10, 2026 High-mix, low-volume production has long been one of the most complex operational environments in the EMS industry. Short production runs, high product variability, frequent changeovers and constant time pressure mean that factories operate in a state of near-constant adaptation. At the same time, customer expectations for quality and flexibility continue to rise, while the availability of skilled labour remains limited. In such conditions, manufacturing ceases to be a collection of independent processes — it becomes a system in which every change carries wider operational consequences.
PLD Space secures €180M to accelerate global access to space March 09, 2026 With over EUR 350 million raised to date, this financing advances PLD Space’s strategic roadmap, supporting its transition to commercial operations and the scaling of its industrial and launch capabilities.
GPV improves profitability and cash flow in 2025 despite slight sales decline March 09, 2026 Danish EMS provider GPV reported improved profitability and significantly stronger cash flow in 2025, despite a modest decline in revenue as market demand normalised.
Sungrow, Delta Capacity sign 1GWh BESS supply deal March 06, 2026 The agreement supports Delta Capacity’s strategy to build a diversified, pan-European portfolio of high-quality BESS assets designed for long-term ownership and operation.
Top 100 EMS and ODM providers grow 23% in 2025 as AI infrastructure drives market March 06, 2026 The world’s largest EMS and ODM companies posted strong revenue growth in 2025, largely driven by demand for AI infrastructure and cloud data centres, according to new market data from analysts in4ma and industry publication EMSNOW.
Semtech expands data centre portfolio with acquisition of HieFo Corporation March 05, 2026 Semtech Corporation, a provider of high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, has acquired HieFo Corporation (HieFo), a California-based private manufacturer of high-efficiency Indium Phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices for optical transceivers used across data centre interconnects (DCI) and intra-data centre interconnects.
Neways and Thales sign 10-year partnership agreement March 04, 2026 EMS provider Neways Electronics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Thales covering the supply of electronics for advanced radar and sensing systems. The agreement has an initial term of 10 years, according to a press release.
Flex and AMD expand US manufacturing of AI platforms March 04, 2026 EMS provider Flex has expanded its strategic collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to manufacture AMD Instinct GPU platforms in the United States, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, according to a press release.
NEC, Nokia to expand Eletronet’s optical fiber network in Brazil March 04, 2026 The project adds 8,000 km of new fiber routes. This expansion is expected to reach a total of 26,000 km across 23 Brazilian states by the end of 2026. Eletronet is investing USD 30.4 million in this initiative.
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.
Samji selects MaxLinear’s Sierra single-chip radio for Macro O-RU March 02, 2026 By reducing radio power consumption and thermal management requirements while meeting spectral emissions targets with margin, Sierra enables a smaller and lighter radio design that simplifies installation and lowers total cost of ownership.
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.
Marvell completes its acquisition of XConn Technologies February 11, 2026 Marvell Technology has completed its previously announced acquisition of XConn Technologies, a provider of advanced PCIe and CXL switching silicon.
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.