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.
SICK expands manufacturing capacity in Hungary February 23, 2026 German sensor manufacturer SICK has inaugurated a capacity expansion at its site in Kunsziget, Hungary, following a EUR 30 million investment that has created more than 300 new jobs.
Kontron expands manufacturing in Hungary with €5 million investment February 20, 2026 IoT and embedded computing technology specialist Kontron is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Hungary through its local subsidiary Kontron Electronics Kft.
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.
CATL & Stellantis starts construction on major battery plant in Spain November 27, 2025 China’s battery giant CATL has started construction of a large battery manufacturing facility in Figueruelas, Spain, developed together with Stellantis. According to Reuters, the project represents an investment of around EUR 4.1 billion and includes more than EUR 300 million in EU funding.
2025 Top 25 European EMS/ODM: leaders and climbers October 29, 2025 The European EMS and ODM sector continues to show dynamic movement, according to the latest top 25 rankings presented at the Evertiq Expo in Warsaw.
Flex to boost R&D in Hungary September 11, 2025 The Government of Hungary has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Flex, which announced a new EUR 4.68 million R&D project at its plant in Zalaegerszeg. The investment will focus on vehicle electronics and is expected to create 10 high value-added jobs.
EnSilica opens mixed-signal design centre in Budapest August 12, 2025 UK-based chipmaker EnSilica has opened a new mixed-signal ASIC design centre in Budapest, Hungary, expanding its presence in the EU.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed 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?
Hungary again top European destination for Chinese FDI May 30, 2025 Hungary received 31% of all Chinese FDI targeting EU and UK in 2024. Investment in EV manufacturing played a central role, with Hungary alone receiving 62% of all Chinese EV-related FDI, up from 57% the previous year.
Cybersecurity isn’t optional – it’s a responsibility May 22, 2025 As cyber incidents surge across Europe, the topic of cybersecurity is taking on a whole new dimension. No longer confined to the realm of IT specialists, it has become a pressing operational challenge for electronics manufacturers, system designers, and decision-makers across the industry.
BYD establishes European HQ and R&D hub in Hungary May 21, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to establish its European headquarters and R&D base in Hungary, marking a major expansion of its footprint on the continent.
Chinese EV maker BYD re-evaluates European strategy in face of resistance April 28, 2025 Executives speaking anonymously revealed that BYD is rethinking how it approaches the European market in the wake of the continent’s resistance to its technology.
Sensirion opens new production building in Hungary April 09, 2025 Swiss manufacturer of environmental and flow sensors Sensirion has completed the expansion of its production facility in Debrecen, Hungary.
Zollner expands with new cleanroom in Hungary April 02, 2025 On March 13, 2025, German EMS provider Zollner inaugurated a new ISO Class VII cleanroom at its facility in Vác, Hungary, further strengthening its partnership with ASML.
European Union launches investigation into Chinese EV subsidies March 21, 2025 The EU has initiated a probe into unfair Chinese subsidies of a Hungarian EV manufacturing plant.
Samsung SDI plans $1.4 billion rights issue to fund growth March 17, 2025 The company said it plans to use the funds to invest in its JV with GM in the US, boost capacity at its battery plant in Hungary and build lines for all solid-state batteries in South Korea.
CATL’s blockbuster listing aims to raise $5 billion February 14, 2025 The Chinese EV battery giant said the funds raised would be used to fund the company’s European expansion, especially in Hungary.
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.
Stellantis and CATL to build €4.1B battery plant in Spain December 10, 2024 Stellantis and CATL say that the companies will invest up to EUR 4.1 billion to form a joint venture to build a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
Chinese carmakers may pause investment in some EU countries November 01, 2024 Chinese automakers were told by the Ministry of Commerce that they should put the brakes on big investment plans in EU countries that back extra tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, sources told Reuters.
Videoton produces its 5,000th folder inserter machine October 30, 2024 Videoton Enclosures & Systems (VT ES) has reached a major milestone by producing its 5,000th folder inserter machine for Quadient.
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?
After EU imposes hefty EV tariffs on China, fears of a trade war October 07, 2024 The proposed duties of up to 45%, due to be imposed from next month for five years, will cost automakers billions of extra dollars to bring the vehicles into the bloc.
East vs. West – how does Europe’s EMS landscape differ September 30, 2024 The European EMS landscape reveals significant contrasts between Western and Central/Eastern Europe. To explore these differences, Evertiq spoke with Dieter Weiss, founder of in4ma, who provides insights into European EMS market.
Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide September 26, 2024 The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year.
Exclusive: Europe’s biggest EMS players September 19, 2024 Top 25 list of EMS companies in Europe only on Evertiq. Respected industry analyst Dieter G. Weiss of in4ma and IPC have prepared a TOP 25 list that includes European EMS firms and global players in Europe.
‘Pagers used in Lebanon blasts made by Budapest-based BAC’ September 19, 2024 Taiwanese pager maker Gold Apollo says it was not involved in the production of these devices and had only licensed out its brand to the Budapest company.
Keep EV tech at home, Beijing instructs Chinese automakers September 13, 2024 China’s Ministry of Commerce told automakers that they shouldn’t make any auto-related investments in India in a bid to safeguard Chinese EV tech and lower regulatory risks, the Bloomberg report said.
ABB signs MoU with Chinese battery manufacturer September 12, 2024 ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE), a Chinese lithium battery cell manufacturer, to support the development of new lithium battery factories in locations globally.
SVI to liquidate two subsidiaries amid global economic slowdown August 29, 2024 The Board of Directors of Thailand-based EMS provider, SVI, has approved the liquidation of two of its subsidiaries, SVI Hungary KFT and SVI-GDL, following a strategic review of their operations and future viability.
Eurocircuits adds new direct imager to Hungarian site 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.