Stop lobbying, start listening: Better policy begins with a conversation July 22, 2026 In late June I spent a full day in Brussels, moderating a room full of speakers, panelists, policymakers and manufacturers, all there to talk about the future of European electronics. By the end of it, one thing was obvious. Everyone in that room agreed the industry matters. Almost nobody disagreed about the stakes. And yet agreement is not the same as alignment, and the gap between "we support you" and "here is what we will actually do" is exactly where good intentions tend to disappear.
Jabil expands manufacturing capacity in India July 21, 2026 Located in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) industrial zone, this facility is the latest addition to Jabil’s India footprint, which has grown from 500,000 square feet to 1.2 million square feet over the past year.
Jabil opens next-gen intelligent logistics hub in Penang July 17, 2026 The digitalised facility is set to boost the company’s back-end operations and support customers’ growing product complexity and capacity demands using AI-enabled capabilities to streamline inventory management, enhance traceability and tracking and deploy autonomous robots.
Jabil acquires Rebound Electronics July 09, 2026 US electronics manufacturer Jabil has acquired Rebound Electronics, a UK-based distributor specialising in complex component sourcing. No financial terms were disclosed.
Europe holds a 2.5% share of a market it helped build July 08, 2026 New data from in4ma and EMSNOW puts the global EMS and ODM industry at USD 820 billion for 2025 – and Europe's share of that figure is shrinking in relative terms even as the continent's largest players post revenue growth.
EMS under the hood: Dissecting the financial engines of Europe’s manufacturing leaders May 29, 2026 EMS companies have been recently publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
Siemens taps Jabil to operate new switchgear facility in Virginia May 28, 2026 Siemens and Jabil have announced plans for a new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Prince George County, Virginia, where Jabil will produce medium-voltage switchgear and integrated power distribution solutions on Siemens' behalf. Production is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026.
Only one European company in global EMS Top 30 April 23, 2026 The global EMS/ODM industry continues to expand, but scale and growth remain unevenly distributed, with Asian players flexing their dominance while Europe lags behind, according to new research from in4ma and EMSNOW.
Sivers and Jabil team up on 1.6T optical transceivers for AI data centres April 15, 2026 Swedish Sivers Semiconductors has entered a collaboration with Jabil, one of the world’s largest EMS providers, to develop an energy-efficient 1.6T pluggable optical transceiver module targeting AI data centres.
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.
Lego unveils platform with embedded electronics January 22, 2026 Denmark's Lego Group has unveiled LEGO SMART Play, a new interactive play platform based on electronically enabled bricks that respond to physical interaction. The platform was presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Jabil takes minority stake in EHT Semi January 21, 2026 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has made a strategic minority investment in US-based Eagle Harbor Technologies, operating under the name EHT Semi, and entered into a manufacturing collaboration focused on RF and pulsed-power systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Jabil acquires Hanley Energy Group January 20, 2026 Jabil has acquired Hanley Energy Group, a specialist in energy management and critical power solutions for data centers.
Jabil and Inno invest in new battery facility in Thailand November 11, 2025 Jabil has expanded its collaboration with Inno, a metal parts manufacturer and a subsidiary of Shanghai Xinpeng Industry (XP), to manufacture battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosures.
Jabil to acquire Hanley Energy Group in $725M deal November 05, 2025 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hanley Energy Group, a provider of energy management and critical power systems for data centre infrastructure, in a transaction valued at approximately USD 725 million.
A homemade crisis: Europe's EMS market shrank 14% in 2024 August 06, 2025 At Evertiq Expo Berlin, market analyst Dieter Weiss (in4ma) and Christoph Solka (IPC, today Global Electronics Association) took the stage once more — not to speak of promise and growth, but of collapse. With data from over 400 companies and biting commentary, the duo unpacked what they claim to be the worst year for Europe’s EMS industry in two decades — and a crisis entirely of the industry’s own making.
jabil to invest $500M in US AI and cloud manufacturing expansion June 17, 2025 US-based EMS provider Jabil plans to invest approximately USD 500 million over the coming years to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the Southeast United States. The initiative is aimed at supporting the increasing demand for infrastructure powering cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Jabil and AVL partner on next-gen vehicle technologies May 23, 2025 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has entered into a partnership with AVL Software and Functions to jointly develop next-generation vehicle technologies. The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to streamline the design and production of key automotive systems.
Top 50 EMS firms grew 12.7% in 2024, reached $477B in assembly revenue April 18, 2025 Overall, the APAC region accounted for around 74.7% of the Top 50 EMS revenue, and the Americas achieved 20.4% revenue growth, an increase of 2.4%, while the EMEA region constituted 2.5%, and an increase of 0.3%, mainly due to extensive activity in acquisitions.
Jabil expands with new factory in India March 05, 2025 EMS provider Jabil says that it will open a new factory in Gujarat, its second factory in India.
Humanoid robots are coming – and building themselves February 26, 2025 With Jabil’s manufacturing experience and Apollo’s design built for mass production, the vision of robots building robots moves closer to reality, paving the way for the mass adoption of humanoid robots.
Jabil to close manufacturing facility in Italy January 21, 2025 US-based EMS provider Jabil reportedly plans to shut down its operations in Marcianise, Italy, by March this year. This decision will impact 413 employees, with redundancy procedures set to take effect within 75 days.
in4ma: the state of the EMS Industry in 2024 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.
East-West contrasts shape Europe’s EMS landscape 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.
Jabil is looking to expand in India November 14, 2024 EMS provider Jabil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat state government – an agreement that allows the company to explore expansion opportunities in India
Jabil to close Kentucky plant, 108 jobs lost October 15, 2024 EMS provider Jabil is reportedly closing one of its three facilities in Florence, Kentucky, USA.
Jabil opens 516,000 sqft manufacturing site in Croatia October 14, 2024 Customers can enjoy close proximity to the European market through Osijek’s strategic location, with excellent air, road, sea and river port access, the US company said.
Jabil acquires Mikros Technologies October 03, 2024 EMS provider Jabil has acquired Mikros Technologies LLC, an engineering and manufacturing company of liquid cooling solutions for thermal management.
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.
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.
Jabil to expand its operations in India September 11, 2024 EMS provider Jabil is planning an expansion in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
AAT installs stencil cleaner at Jabil in San Jose May 27, 2024 Austin American Technology (AAT) has installed its new X-40A 4.0 stencil cleaner at EMS provider Jabil in San Jose, California.