Europe's top 20 EMS companies: a fragmented landscape with pockets of strength June 18, 2026 With 31 companies in the global EMS/ODM Top 100, Europe has breadth – but not scale. A look at the region's top 20 reveals a manufacturing base spread across 14 countries, led by Germany and with the Nordics punching well above their weight.
EMS in Sweden – Ten factories, half the market May 21, 2026 57.5%. That is the share of the entire Swedish EMS market held by just ten individual production sites. Not ten companies – ten factories.
Are you overthinking semiconductor datecodes? May 20, 2026 The electronics industry has spent years learning to fear shortages, counterfeit components and end-of-life notices. But according to Ronny Nietzsche, Regional Sales Manager Nordic-Baltic Region at Rochester Electronics, another problem may be quietly shaping purchasing decisions — an outdated understanding of semiconductor date codes.
Hanwha Aerospace to supply additional Chunmoo launchers to Estonia May 14, 2026 The agreement builds on the approximately €290 million G2G contract signed in December 2025, which covered six Chunmoo launchers, three types of missiles (CGR-080, CTM-MR, and CTM-290), as well as operational and training support.
IndieSemiC, Nordic to develop wireless modules for connected devices April 27, 2026 Under the partnership, IndieSemiC will be responsible for the module lifecycle — including RF design, antenna engineering, hardware development, firmware support, testing, validation, certification, and manufacturing — while Nordic Semiconductor will provide the core chipset technology.
How chips competence centres could change semiconductor hiring in Europe April 15, 2026 Europe is investing heavily in semiconductors. New fabs are being planned, public funding is flowing, Chips Act 2.0 is on its way and long-term initiatives are taking shape. But there’s a more basic question that doesn’t seem to get asked enough: Even if all of this gets built, who is going to run it?
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.
Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
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.
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.
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.
Kongsberg secures RWS order for German and Swedish CAVS 6x6 programme February 06, 2026 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to the German and Swedish Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6x6 programme.
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.
Confidee targets expansion in Sweden January 13, 2026 PCB supplier Confidee, focusing on data security and compliance in supply chains, is looking toward an expansive 2026 following a successful 2025.
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.
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.
Quantum Systems triples valuation, raises €180 million December 01, 2025 The new capital will fuel its multi-domain expansion across air, land, and maritime use cases. The German drone maker will accelerate its AI, software, and hardware development across all domains, connected by the multi-domain mission software MOSAIC UXS.
Kitron to acquire DeltaNordic, expanding Its defence electronics business November 20, 2025 Norway’s Kitron has agreed to acquire the Swedish electronics manufacturer DeltaNordic AB, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the defence sector and its footprint in the Swedish market.
Mycronic secures turnkey order from Nordic defence supplier November 05, 2025 Mycronic has received an order for a full-line, turnkey solution from an unnamed major defence industry supplier in the Nordic region. The agreement, valued at USD 2 million, covers advanced circuit board manufacturing equipment and integrated software systems.
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.
Einride raises $100M to expand autonomous freight solutions October 13, 2025 The Swedish company is developing and operating a new freight ecosystem, which includes one of the world’s largest fleets of heavy-duty electric trucks, cutting-edge autonomous technology and the proprietary Saga planning optimization platform.
EMS industry sees decline and stagnation across Europe October 10, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Gothenburg on September 4, 2025, Mareike Haass from in4ma and Christoph Solka from the Global Electronics Association presented the latest half-year analysis of the European EMS market — offering a sobering snapshot of the industry’s performance.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025 – A record-breaking year in pictures September 09, 2025 On September 4, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre was filled with professionals from across the electronics industry as Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returned for another successful edition.
Andøya teams up with Rheinmetall to enhance European space capabilities September 02, 2025 This alliance will provide regular commercial launch services and flexible, rapid response capabilities from the European mainland. It will also offer Tactical Responsive Launch (TacRL) capabilities, ensuring secure and resilient operation of satellites with expedited reaction times.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Denmark buys four MQ-9B SkyGuardians from GA-ASI July 30, 2025 The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to enable missions in the harsh conditions of the Arctic in support of Denmark and its NATO Allies.
The world’s most powerful quantum computer is coming to Denmark July 22, 2025 EIFO, the export and investment fund of Denmark, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation are investing €80 million in the establishment of the Nordic quantum initiative QuNorth. Microsoft and Atom Computing will bring to QuNorth the world’s most powerful quantum computer, Magne.
Nordic, Future Electronics enter global distribution partnership July 11, 2025 The agreement sees Future added to Norwegian company Nordic’s group of global distribution partners, and involves Future bringing Nordic’s entire current product line to market. Future will also stock modules from Nordic module partners.
Nordic Semiconductor acquires Memfault June 25, 2025 Nordic Semiconductor acquires its long-term partner, Memfault Inc., a cloud platform provider for large-scale deployments of connected products. Through the acquisition Nordic Semi takes the step from a hardware supplier to a complete solution partner.
ABB breaks ground on new Robotics Campus in Sweden June 17, 2025 ABB has officially broken ground on its new Robotics Campus in Västerås, Sweden – an investment of USD 280 million (approximately SEK 3.1 billion). The facility will consolidate production, R&D, customer training, and testing under one roof, and is expected to become a key European hub for robotics when completed in autumn 2027.
Nordic Semi acquires Neuton.AI June 17, 2025 Nordic Semiconductor has acquired the intellectual property and core technology assets of Neuton.AI, a developer of fully automated TinyML solutions. The move is aimed at advancing Nordic's capabilities in edge AI, particularly in combination with the company’s nRF54 Series of ultra-low-power wireless SoCs.
Sponsored content by Hanwha Status with Hanwha Semitech / Cynergy placement solution at GP Electronics after 18 months The recently increasing trend within the electronics assembly industry has been to return to local manufacturing due to geopolitics, time to market, cost to market and the increasing need for flexibility at the same time as demanding higher volumes. These are well known and widely reported factors, but which specific demands does this place on manufacturers across Europe, the Nordics and Baltics?