North American PCB Bookings Surge in April as Sales Continue to Climb

The Global Electronics Association releases PCB industry results for April 2026 The Global Electronics Association announced  the April 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24. Total North American PCB shipments in April 2026were up 5.8% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding […]

Investment in Czeladź frozen. What’s next for the Compal Electronics factory?

Just a few months ago, Compal Electronics Inc.’s investment in Czeladź promised to be one of the most exciting projects in the industrial electronics sector in Poland. Today, the plant remains silent. Production has not commenced, and there have been no official announcements. Local authorities are still awaiting the investor’s position. By Monika Brokking Construction […]

U.S’s Rare Earth Reckoning Could Create a New Strategic Powerhouse

As the Pentagon’s 2027 ban on Chinese-origin rare earth materials moves closer, REalloys (NASDAQ: ALOY) is locking down exclusive control of the biggest heavy rare earth metallization systems outside of China. The company says its $20.6 million investment into the Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) rare earth processing facility in Saskatoon secures exclusive preferred rights to […]