How Are the Big Boys in Electronics Doing?
Let’s see what the public companies are up to in the PCB and EMS industries. In North America, there are only a couple of publicly traded PCB (bare board) companies: TTM Technologies (Nasdaq: TTMI) and Firan Technology Group (FTG.TO). On... Read More →
How Many PCB Companies Are There in North America Now?
When I am asked how many PCB shops are still in the U.S., my answer is usually, “About 130. How many do you want to buy?” However, I do not really know the number. My job is either to sell... Read More →
M&A Deals in North American PCB and EMS Sectors for 2025
Mergers and acquisitions activity in the EMS and PCB sectors in North America in 2025 was certainly slow compared to previous years as well as compared to expectations. When we started 2025, there was a feeling that with a deal-making... Read More →
GP Ventures advises Analog Technologies in their Sale to Tide Rock Holdings
GP Ventures is pleased to announce that their client, Analog Technologies, based in Burnsville, MN, was acquired by Tide Rock Holdings. Financial terms were not disclosed. Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm with a portfolio of economically resilient B2B businesses,... Read More →
Can I Sell My Business Using AI?
Let’s ask AI (Microsoft Copilot) if you can use it to sell your business: “Absolutely. You can sell your business using AI, and it’s becoming a powerful strategy for entrepreneurs and owners looking to streamline the process.” Well, there you... Read More →
Former Owners Talk About Life After Selling
Congrats! You worked hard for years to grow a successful business, toiled through endless due diligence questions from 20-somethings, and suffered through 20 versions of redlined purchase agreements. Now you have sold your business and officially started your golden years.... Read More →
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Buyers for PCB/EMS Shops
A growing trend in the U.S. is the rise of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) buyers for every business under the sun. Just as private equity firms have been active in a wide range of industries, ETA buyers have picked... Read More →
The Power Shift in U.S. Manufacturing Ownership
by Nolan Johnson The U.S. manufacturing landscape is driven by reshoring initiatives, supply chain realignments, and a surge of foreign interest. What does that mean for U.S.-based PCB and EMS companies? In this interview, mergers and acquisitions expert Tom Kastner... Read More →
M&A North American PCB and EMS Deals for the First Half of 2025
As we entered 2025, the M&A deal world was prepared for a busy year in electronics, plus sentiment for the overall M&A market was bullish. We had “a deal guy” entering the White House, and he’d pledged to support U.S.... Read More →
Characteristics of Successful Leaders in North American PCB and EMS Sectors
I have worked in M&A in the PCB and EMS sectors for over 20 years and have met dozens of owners in these sectors. It has not been an easy environment to survive and thrive in, yet some companies have... Read More →