BE Semiconductor to inject a further $42m into Saigon plant
July 22, 2024
Netherlands-headquartered BE Semiconductor Industries has confirmed it will plough more funds into its microchip packaging and testing plant in Saigon High-Tech Park.
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Europe has lost an industry expert
May 29, 2024
Mr. Michael Gasch, one of the European PCB industry’s brightest stars, passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 78 following a short, serious illness.
VDL ETG to build new chip making facility in Vietnam
March 22, 2024
The Netherlands' VDL ETG, the high-tech arm of VDL Groep, will begin construction of a new factory in the northeast of Vietnam with operations due to start in Q1 2025.
VDL TBP Electronics boosts production capacity with Rena Electronica
March 05, 2024
VDL TBP Electronics has taken a significant step in increasing its production capacity and strengthening the collaboration with its sister company Rena Electronica.
VDL Groep has acquired Rena Electronica
December 04, 2023
Dutch industrial manufacturing company VDL Groep is strengthening its position in electronics with the acquisition of Rena Electronica from Zundert.
Integrated circuits firm SMART Photonics raises EUR 100m
July 14, 2023
Dutch company SMART Photonics has raised an fresh round of funding worth EUR 100m from a cohort of strategic industry and financial Dutch investors.
VDL Groep makes public offer for Neways
May 31, 2021
VDL Groep B.V. (VDL) has announced that it will be making a public offer for all issued and outstanding shares in the capital of EMS provider Neways Electronics International.
No deal: Neways and VDL end talks
May 19, 2021
Less than a month ago, Neways Electronics received an offer from VDL Groep B.V. to acquire all outstanding shares in the Neways’ share capital. Now the EMS provider says that any and all conversations relating to the offer have been ended.
Neways receives indicative proposal of acquisition
April 30, 2021
Dutch EMS provider, Neways Electronics, has received an offer from VDL Groep B.V. to acquire all outstanding shares in the capital of Neways.
VDL Groep takes over tbp electronics
December 29, 2020
VDL Groep is strengthening its position as an industrial partner in electronics via the takeover of tbp electronics.
Neways to appoint new COO
December 11, 2020
The EMS provider says it intends to appoint Steven Soederhuizen as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Board of Directors. He is the proposed successor of Adrie van Bragt who, as previously announced, will step down from the board as per 31 December 2020
Rheinmetall Automotive to deliver heater/cooler modules for electric buses
September 26, 2017
Pierburg GmbH, Neuss, which belongs to first-tier auto-industry supplier Rheinmetall Automotive, has, with its first small-series contract, launched the marketing of a newly developed heater/cooler module for electric vehicles.
German PCB market recovers in September
December 15, 2009
In September 2009, the German PCB manufacturer were able to increase sales by 11% (compared to the previous month) reports the German Association of the PCB industry (VdL) and the ZVEI Association (Electronic Components & Systems).
German PCB market still going through bottom in August
November 18, 2009
The August sales figures for PCB manufacturers declined 8.9%, compared to the same period last year, stated the German Association of the PCB Industry (VdL) and the ZVEI Association (Electronic Components & Systems).
German PCB market is recovering at slow pace
October 15, 2009
Good news from the German PCB market: sales for PCB manufacturers in July increased for the third time and was 7.2% higher than the previous month, reports the VdL and ZVEI Electronic Components and Systems.
Neways receives cable loom systems order
May 14, 2009
The Netherland based EMS provider Neways will deliver cable loom systems for buses.
ZVEI: World Market for PCB leaves growth behind
May 06, 2009
Update: In 2008, the world market for PCBs decreased by 4.8% to 48.9 billion U.S. Dollar, compared to the previous year. This also means that the five years of continuous growth were not continued, reports the German Association of the PCB industry (VdL) and the ZVEI Association Electronic Components and Systems. For 2009, a further decline of the global market - with 13% - is expected.
German PCB market resists crisis
December 15, 2008
The turnover of German PCB manufacturers in September was only slightly below the August figures, reports the Association of the German PCB Industry (VdL) and the ZVEI - Electronic Components and Systems. The so far this year, the accumulated total turnover meets last year's level.
German PCB market on track for growth
August 20, 2008
Sales of printed circuit board manufacturer in May were again very high. In comparison with previous years, the month reported a 21.5% - higher than the long-term average, states the Association of the PCB industry (VdL) and the ZVEI.
Germany leads PCB industry in Europe
June 04, 2008
About 40% of all European PCBs are produced in Germany. In 2007, 80 PCB manufacturers with 9,220 employees produced PCB corresponding to a value of € 1,039 million.
PCB market growth to continue
November 16, 2007
According to VdL and ZVEI the German industry associates believes that the PCB market in the world will continue to grow.
German PCB market slows in
October 16, 2007
According to the latest report from ZVEI and Vdl, the growth in the German printed circuit board market slowed down in July due to fierce competition from China.
German PCB Market on Top
July 18, 2007
The revenue of the printed circuit board industry in Germany reached in April the highest level for five years, reports the VdL and ZVEI – the German electrical engineering and electronic engineering industry association.
German PBC revenues in March
2007 above average
June 18, 2007
The revenue of the printed circuit board manufacturers were in March about 14 percent above the previous month. This corresponds to the long-term experience, that in March higher revenues are accounted than in the year average.
German PCB market decreased 7% in February
May 21, 2007
The revenue of the printed circuit board manufacturers decreased in February about seven percent compared to the previous month.
Frank Smulders, EIPC Boss Resigns
May 10, 2007
Frank Smulders, EIPC (European Institute of Printed Circuits) Managing Director has given in his notice of resignation. Also Paul Waldner, EIPC Chairman has announced his resignation. Mr. Konrad Wundt will be the new Managing Director of the EIPC and Kirsten Smit-Westenberg the new EIPC Operations Manager.
Global PCB market
up 11% in 2006
April 26, 2007
The global market for printed circuit boards (PCB) increased in the year 2006 around 11.2 percent to 47.35 billion US $. For this year the VdL (German association of the printed circuit board industry) and the ZVEI (German technical organisation Electronic Components and systems) expect a global growth of more than six percent.
German PCB orders jumped 55%
sequentially in January
April 16, 2007
Germany's PCB sales in January 2007 grew by 5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to VdL and ZVEI.
German PCB market: 10%
revenue growth for 2006
March 20, 2007
The revenue of the German PCB manufacturers for 2006 increased by 10.3 percent compared to the previous year, reported the VdL - Verband der Leiterplattenindustrie (association of the PCB industry) and the Fachverband Electronic Components and Systems in the German ZVEI - Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie.
PCB market in Germany: revenue
boom in November 2006
February 19, 2007
Corresponding to the VdL and Fachverband Electronic Components and Systems of ZVEI the revenue of
the German PCB manufacturers in November 2006 reached the highest level since November 2001.
Higher revenues for PCB
manufacturers in October
January 19, 2007
The revenues of the printed circuit board manufacturers increased in October 2006.
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