Scanfil grows 32% as aerospace and defence revenue triples October 27, 2026 Scanfil grew its third-quarter revenue by 32% to EUR 252.2 million. Acquisitions accounted for 21% of the increase, while organic growth accelerated to 8.5%. Aerospace and defence was the fastest-growing customer segment, with revenue more than tripling to EUR 30.9 million.
300mm fab equipment spending set to reach $227 billion by 2029 October 15, 2026 Global spending on 300mm front-end fab equipment is projected to rise 31% to USD 149 billion in 2026, according to SEMI. Equipment investment in the Americas is expected to more than double over the same forecast period.
Global chip sales top $1 trillion in first eight months of 2026 October 07, 2026 Global semiconductor sales have passed USD 1 trillion for the year to date, the first time the industry has reached that level, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). August sales amounted to USD 159.7 billion, up 144.3% from a year earlier.
EMS under the hood: Capital efficiency and overall winners October 01, 2026 EMS companies have been 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.
Gradiant announces $300M in new water contracts this year September 17, 2026 Rather than serving a single point in the water cycle, Gradiant will deliver its full semiconductor portfolio across these sites — from ultrapure water production to high-recovery wastewater treatment, scrubber reclaim, treatment of complex streams and zero liquid discharge.
Zollner expands Costa Rica facility as part of Americas 2030 strategy August 25, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has officially opened an expansion of its Cartago facility in Costa Rica, adding approximately 10,000 square metres of operational space. The expansion is expected to create around 500 additional jobs by 2030 and forms part of the company's Americas 2030 strategy.
Global semiconductor sales hit $403 billion in Q2 August 25, 2026 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 403.3 billion in Q2 2026, a 35.1% increase compared to Q1, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Monthly sales in June alone came in at USD 134.5 billion – up 123.6% YoY and 9.7% from May.
Air Liquide invests $150M in Idaho semiconductor gas plant August 06, 2026 Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, Air Liquide’s production unit will deliver large volumes of ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen and argon, essential for manufacturing advanced memory chips.
Scanfil reports 28% increase in April–June turnover July 17, 2026 The Finnish EMS provider reported a turnover of EUR 259.0 million for April–June compared to EUR 202.2 million in the previous year. Scanfil estimates its turnover for 2026 will be EUR 940-1,060 million.
Europe is falling behind – and there is no plan July 10, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Berlin, in4ma's Dieter Weiss and Maraike Haas, alongside EMSNOW's Eric Miscoll, had just presented five years of data showing Asia lapping Europe in EMS growth. Off stage, they went further.
ITT completes acquisition of Aerospace Contacts for $31 million July 08, 2026 Aerospace Contacts’ product portfolio primarily consists of custom contacts, housings and shells, with specialized capabilities supporting high-mix, custom contact requirements for harsh-environment connector applications.
Air Liquide invests over $170M to back SK hynix’s US fab July 03, 2026 Air Liquide will deliver large volumes of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen and other industrial gases to SK hynix’s new cutting-edge advanced chips packaging facility.
TTI Europe stocks and offers VG-qualified connector series June 19, 2026 By maintaining a stock of key VG-qualified connector series and associated components, TTI IP&E – Europe helps defence OEMs and system integrators reduce programme risk, improve supply continuity, and mitigate extended industry lead times.
ebm-papst opens new facility in Romania June 10, 2026 German fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has officially opened a new facility in Oradea, Romania, following an investment of approximately EUR 30 million. The site brings together production, research and development, and service functions under one roof.
Nextpower acquires Prevalon Energy for $365 million June 08, 2026 The acquisition is expected to extend Nextpower’s technology platform across BESS and intelligent controls for critical power infrastructure.
Seoul Semiconductor’s HV opto-semiconductor powers up automakers June 05, 2026 The technology combines micro-scaled opto-semiconductor chips capable of 12V single-chip operation with a high-voltage (HV) driver technology, enabling a reduction of more than 10% in the number of driver-related components used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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.
Presto partners with bp pulse to expand fast-charging EV access May 29, 2026 Through this collaboration, EV drivers using the Presto platform will gain streamlined access to bp pulse’s growing network of DC fast chargers across the US.
Global semi sales grow 25% from 4Q25 to 1Q26 May 05, 2026 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 298.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 25% compared to Q4 of 2025, reports SIA.
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.
Stanley completes sale of CAM business to Howmet for $1.8B April 10, 2026 Stanley Black & Decker expects to utilize the net proceeds from the sale of its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) business Howmet Aerospace to reduce debt.
Global semiconductor sales increase substantially in February April 09, 2026 Global semiconductor sales were $88.8 billion during the month of February 2026, an increase of 7.6% compared to the January 2026 total of $82.5 billion and 61.8% more than the February 2025 total of $54.9 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Double-digit growth in global 300mm fab equipment spending for 2026 and 2027 April 07, 2026 Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to USD 133 billion in 2026 and 14% to USD 151 billion in 2027, SEMI reports.
Icape reports 12% revenue growth in 2025, net result impacted by asset review March 31, 2026 French PCB distributor Icape Group has reported consolidated revenue of EUR 200.3 million for the full year 2025, marking a 12% increase YoY. Organic growth, excluding currency effects, reached 5.1%, as exchange rate fluctuations – particularly a weaker US dollar – continued to weigh on performance.
Vianode partners with Ateios to develop next-gen electrodes March 26, 2026 Under the strategic pilot and LOI, Vianode will prepare a phased supply of synthetic anode graphite to support Ateios Systems’ electrode production to pair with their PFA-free cathodes of LCO, NMC and LFP.
Global semiconductor sales rise 3.7% in January March 11, 2026 Global semiconductor sales reached USD 82.5 billion in January 2026, marking a 3.7% increase compared with December 2025 and a 46.1% rise from the same month a year earlier, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
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.
TDK opens its fifth regional headquarters in Asia-Pacific March 05, 2026 Japanese electronics company TDK has established a new Asia-Pacific regional headquarters (APAC RHQ) in Bengaluru, India, effective 1 April 2026. The move marks the company’s fifth regional headquarters, alongside Japan, Europe, the Americas and China.
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.
Eaton to spin off Mobility Group into independent company February 02, 2026 Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, collectively known as Mobility Group, into a standalone, publicly traded company.
Harman to acquire ZF’s ADAS business for €1.5 billion December 26, 2025 By integrating ZF’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) capabilities with Harman’s flagship Digital Cockpit offerings within a centralized compute design, the acquisition bolsters Harman’s roadmap for next-generation vehicle architectures.
Scanfil completes acquisition of ADCO Circuits December 11, 2025 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has finalised its acquisition of US-based ADCO Circuits, following regulatory approval in the United States.