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.
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.
Why strategy has become the defining question for Europe's EMS industry July 06, 2026 Some conference presentations end with the applause. Others begin there. They continue over coffee, in conversations between exhibition stands, and in the photographs people take before the final slide disappears from the screen. That was certainly the case during Evertiq Expo Berlin, where one presentation continued to resonate long after the audience had left the conference hall.
Five cities, five expos, one season – and then something new June 29, 2026 Dennis Dahlgren and Ewelina Bednarz reflect on the spring Expo season and look ahead to their first trip to the International in4ma EMS & PCB Forum in Würzburg.
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 wraps up the first half of the year June 22, 2026 Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 took place on June 18 at TEC Event Campus in Berlin's Siemensstadt district – a new venue for the event, which previously called Technology Park Berlin Adlershof home. The day brought together 328 people from 199 companies, with 163 visitors meeting 78 exhibiting companies.
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.
Europe lags behind globally – but who leads its EMS industry? June 16, 2026 Europe has long been regarded as a manufacturing powerhouse. Yet in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), the continent faces an increasingly difficult challenge: keeping pace with competitors in Asia.
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026: a closer look at the conference programme June 12, 2026 From AI-driven production planning and advanced PCB manufacturing to supply chain resilience and Europe's industrial competitiveness, Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 will bring together experts from across the electronics industry to discuss some of the sector's most pressing challenges. Ahead of the event on 18 June, we take a closer look at this year's conference programme.
Global EMS grew in 2025 – Europe watched from the sidelines June 01, 2026 Following his keynote at Evertiq Expo Zürich, in4ma founder and analyst Dieter Weiss had an interview with Evertiq to discuss the numbers behind global EMS growth in 2025 – and what they reveal about where the European industry stands.
Evertiq Expo Berlin – between resilience, AI and manufacturing reality May 26, 2026 The German electronics industry is entering a period defined less by stability and more by adaptation. For years, the sector benefited from a model built on industrial strength, global supply chains and close ties between manufacturing and export-driven growth. Today, many of those assumptions are being re-evaluated.
Evertiq Expo Zürich 2026 – highlights in pictures April 29, 2026 Evertiq Expo made its debut in Zürich on April 23, bringing together the Swiss electronics industry for a day of networking, insights, and focused discussions.
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.
First Evertiq Expo Zurich just around the corner – industry experts to take the stage April 15, 2026 On April 23, Zurich will host the inaugural edition of Evertiq Expo Zurich, bringing together industry professionals for a day that moves between technology, manufacturing and market realities — often without clear boundaries between them.
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.
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.
Strengthen PCB procurement in Europe – risks of Asian dependency February 27, 2026 Unilateral dependence on Asia for PCBs is a strategic risk. For six years, global geopolitics has been showing us more and more clearly that supply chains are fragile. The pandemic caused massive disruptions, semiconductor shortages led to allocations, the war in Ukraine exacerbated raw material uncertainties, and protectionist measures by the US and the deliberate isolation of Asian markets have made free global trade an illusion.
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.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 October 30, 2025 The PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw became a hub of ideas, innovation, and connections on 23 October as Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 brought together Europe’s electronics community.
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.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 – Europe’s electronics community meets again October 24, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October, the conference halls at PGE Narodowy Stadium were filled with conversations in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Czech—and, of course, Polish. This confirms Poland’s growing role in the European electronics industry and highlights the significance of Evertiq Expo Warsaw.
From Polish photonics to European EMS insights October 17, 2025 Evertiq Expo Warsaw returns on 23 October 2025, bringing together Poland’s vibrant electronics community for a day dedicated to advanced technologies, manufacturing, and innovation.
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.
EMS market faces downturn but cautious optimism for 2026 September 23, 2025 At Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025, Mareike Haass from in4ma and Christoph Solka from the Global Electronics Association presented fresh survey data on the state of the European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, highlighting both the current decline and expectations for recovery.
Record attendance at Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025 September 08, 2025 On September 4, Evertiq Expo Gothenburg once again brought together the Swedish electronics industry for a full day of engaging discussions, networking, and a focus on the future.
Swedish EMS declines in 2024 – top ten dominate the market September 04, 2025 The Swedish EMS market declined 3% in 2024, both in SEK and in EUR, according to data from the Global Electronics Association and market analyst firm in4ma. The ranking of Sweden’s largest EMS providers was presented on September 4 during Evertiq Expo Gothenburg as part of the keynote "EMS-Industry, we have a Problem".
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: From defence to semiconductors to the EMS industry September 03, 2025 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returns on 4 September 2025 with a programme that spans defence, semiconductors, EMS manufacturing, sustainability, cybersecurity, and much more
European EMS industry faces decline in 2025 August 27, 2025 The latest half-year survey by the Global Electronics Association and in4ma paints a bleak picture for Europe’s EMS industry. Covering 219 facilities across 177 companies – representing around 21.9% of the European EMS market – the findings confirm that the semiconductor supply chain disruptions of 2021–2022 continue to affect the industry.
A logical correction: Understanding Europe’s EMS decline August 12, 2025 At Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, industry analyst Dieter Weiss from in4ma took the stage to dissect what many have labelled a “crisis” in Europe’s EMS industry. He argued that the 14% market decline in 2024 was not an unexpected collapse, but the inevitable result of years of artificial growth.
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.
Sustainability and market dynamics at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025 June 09, 2025 As the curtains close on Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, it’s clear the expo was a success – hosting 82 exhibiting companies and welcoming 198 visitors from 136 different companies. In total, the expo attracted a total of 387 participants exploring technology trends and discussing industry challenges.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed June 05, 2025 Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?
Europe’s declining PCB and EMS production threatens security June 04, 2025 The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) warns that the ongoing decline in PCB and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in Europe threatens both security and technological sovereignty.