10 years on – Brexit and the “new normal” July 15, 2026 A decade after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the EMS and CEM sector is still adapting to the consequences. Brexit realised many fears around supply-chain disruption, labour shortages and regulation, but it also accelerated structural change and pushed companies to modernise operations.
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.
Frankenburg Technologies opens missile assembly factory in Riga June 30, 2026 Frankenburg Technologies has opened a missile assembly factory in Riga, Latvia – the first missile production facility in the Baltic region. The site produces the company's Mark I guided air defence missile and forms the first part of what will become a two-site Latvian production system.
Joynext opens new production hall in Poland June 25, 2026 Chinese automotive electronics manufacturer Joynext opened a new 13,300 square-metre production hall at its site in Oborniki Śląskie near Wrocław in Poland in April, bringing the site's total production area to approximately 26,000 square metres.
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.
Collins Aerospace opens expanded facility in Poland June 10, 2026 RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in Tajęcina, Poland, following a USD 69 million investment. The 22,000 square-metre site will increase landing gear system production capacity by nearly 25% for both commercial and defence aircraft programmes.
Hitachi Energy expands Polish plant June 02, 2026 Expansion of the Hitachi Energy plant in Łódź is in progress. The PLN 62 million investment is intended to increase the production capacity of one of the company’s largest transformer manufacturing facilities worldwide, according to the lodz.pl.
Digital twins in the automotive industry: fewer physical tests, more data-driven decisions June 02, 2026 In the automotive industry, the digital twin is no longer just a simulation tool. It is increasingly becoming part of the decision-making process—it influences which components make it to the production line, which tests are performed physically, and which can be bypassed. At the same time, it helps answer questions about when it is safe to implement changes in production.
CSG acquires Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS May 28, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, a Warsaw-based manufacturer of cable harnesses, cabling, electrical boxes and specialised connectors for the defence sector. The transaction is CSG's first acquisition in Poland.
Kongsberg and Mesko expand cooperation around the Piorun system May 22, 2026 During the Defence24 Days conference in Warsaw, Norwegian Kongsberg and Polish Mesko announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating the Piorun missile system with the Protector RS6 and RS4 remote weapon stations. The information was later published on Kongsberg’s website.
ABB invests $200M across Europe to accelerate grid transformation May 21, 2026 The investment strengthens the company’s ability to deliver critical medium-voltage switchgear and grid automation technologies. It includes a new USD 100 million facility in Dalmine, Italy, to support growing demand for air-insulated and SF₆-free switchgear and breakers.
Ørsted, PGE kick off offshore installation of Baltica 2 project May 20, 2026 The Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Danish firm Ørsted and Polish energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna. The wind farm is expected to be fully commissioned in 2027.
ICEYE delivers MikroSAR system to Polish Armed Forces May 19, 2026 Each satellite in the constellation carries a SAR radar that emits microwave pulses and turns their reflections into detailed images with a resolution as fine as 25 cm.
Highlights from Evertiq Expo Kraków May 18, 2026 On May 7, the Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026 trade show took place at Fabryczna 13. The event brought together 456 representatives from the European electronics industry and 48 exhibiting companies. Among the 291 registered visitors, the organizers noted a large number of new attendees representing companies that had not previously participated in Evertiq Expo.
Macnica ATD Europe acquires Indesmatech May 12, 2026 Semiconductor distributor Macnica ATD Europe has acquired Indesmatech, a pan-European technology advisory company specialising in semiconductor representation, design-in support and consulting.
Garo moves production from Poland to Sweden May 12, 2026 Swedish manufacturer Garo is closing its Polish production facility and consolidating operations to Gnosjö and Hillerstorp in Sweden. The move affects approximately 80 employees in Poland and is expected to generate annual net savings of at least SEK 25 million, about EUR 2.3 million.
Heart of the electronics industry beats again in Kraków May 08, 2026 Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026 brought the electronics industry back to Kraków on May 7. The industrial atmosphere of CFK13, with its distinctive 1930s character, set the stage for discussions about where the Polish and European electronics industries are heading next.
BorgWarner secures turbocharger awards with European OEM May 08, 2026 The awarded business includes turbocharger solutions for multiple vehicle programs spanning both gasoline and diesel applications. Production is expected to begin in phases from the second quarter of 2026.
Defence spending drives arms revenue surge – Europe’s top 20 May 07, 2026 The world’s largest arms producers saw their revenues climb in 2024, as governments ramped up efforts to modernise and expand their military capabilities.
Foxconn partners with ElectroMobility Poland for Jaworzno EV hub May 07, 2026 Polish state-owned EV company ElectroMobility Poland has selected Foxconn as its strategic partner for the development of a production and R&D hub in Jaworzno, with final agreements expected in the second half of 2026.
Digitalisation increases risk. Companies are not ready May 05, 2026 Just a year ago, during the panel “Cybersecurity in the era of integrated electronic systems” at Evertiq Expo Kraków, uncertainty dominated the discussion. Companies knew new regulations were coming, but lacked clarity – both in terms of scope and implementation. Today, that situation is beginning to shift. Regulations are coming into force, and with them, pressure is mounting – particularly in the industrial and electronics sectors – to treat cybersecurity as an operational concern, not merely a formal requirement.
Evertiq Expo Kraków 2026: from design decisions to market tensions May 04, 2026 What happens at the design stage is increasingly resolved later – in production and on the market. Decisions related to system architecture, material selection or operating parameters often return in the form of integration challenges, manufacturing constraints or supply chain risks. In electronics for demanding applications, these dependencies are particularly visible. Design, system performance and market conditions form a connected system in which changes in one area affect the others.
Omdia lifts 2026 semiconductor outlook as AI-driven memory constraints intensify April 28, 2026 Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, now projecting growth of 62.7%, citing sustained AI-driven demand and tightening supply conditions in memory markets.
Airbus, Thales Alenia, RADMOR partner to develop Polish satellite April 27, 2026 The three partners will combine their respective expertise in military communications payloads, mission control, efficient satellite platform design and industrialisation, as well as secure ground infrastructure and cybersecurity.
IQM to deploy 54-qubit quantum computer at Poland’s Galaxy April 10, 2026 The system, which will be installed at Galaxy Systemy Informatyczne’s headquarters in Zielona Góra later this year, will enable Galaxy to execute quantum algorithms across various application areas.
Entrix raises €43M as battery storage portfolio reaches 3GW March 30, 2026 Entrix operates a large and growing portfolio of battery storage systems across Europe, with more than 70 systems under management spanning from standalone projects to co-location solar plus battery models.
Foundry set to grow 24.8%, but not all of the market is keeping pace March 27, 2026 In December, Claus Aasholm, an analyst at Semiconductor Business Intelligence, raised an uncomfortable question in Evertiq: does the traditional semiconductor cycle still exist? His argument was straightforward — AI-driven growth is pulling the market into parallel trajectories that are increasingly difficult to reconcile within a single top-line number.
Czechoslovak Group to acquire DOMAR MS March 24, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has reached an agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, one of Poland’s key manufacturers of cabling, wire harnesses and electrical components used in, among others, military systems. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Würth Elektronik ICS to acquire MRS Electronic March 24, 2026 Würth Elektronik ICS has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in MRS Holding GmbH, the parent company of MRS Electronic, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in vehicle electronics.
Lyten plans industrial hub in Poland following Northvolt site acquisition March 20, 2026 US-based energy technology company Lyten has announced plans to establish an industrial hub in Gdańsk, centred around a facility acquired from Northvolt in late 2025.
SEMI Europe partners with Polish Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce March 20, 2026 The MoU provides a collaborative framework aimed at fostering economic ties, enabling business growth, supporting joint initiatives, and reinforcing existing connections that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of the semiconductor ecosystem.
"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.