NEWS www.epgmoldpcb.com http://epgmoldpcb.com/news.feed 2025-08-11T23:58:25Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management new website start to use 2013-10-31T16:00:00Z 2013-10-31T16:00:00Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/161-new-website-start-to-use.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Warmly celebrate our new website start to use since Nov 28, 2013, website address is <strong>www.xycpcb.com</strong>, the old version will continue to be used until 2016.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sales department will use new email address <strong>sales@xycpcb.com</strong> also, welcome to contact us at any time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Warmly celebrate our new website start to use since Nov 28, 2013, website address is <strong>www.xycpcb.com</strong>, the old version will continue to be used until 2016.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sales department will use new email address <strong>sales@xycpcb.com</strong> also, welcome to contact us at any time.</span></p> The first National Engineering Center in the benefits of science and technology 2012-09-04T13:18:55Z 2012-09-04T13:18:55Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/160-The-first-National-Engineering-Center-in-the-benefits-of-science-and-technology.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p><span>Yesterday morning</span><span>,</span><span> the national electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> engineering technology</span><span> research center of the formation of</span><span> initiation rites in</span><span> Convention and Exhibition</span><span> hotel</span><span>.</span><span> The center of the</span><span> support unit for the</span><span> benefits of</span><span> science and technology</span><span>,</span><span> it will take about 3</span><span>years</span><span>.</span><span> The center is completed</span><span>,</span><span> will be Dongguan's first</span><span> national engineering</span><span> technology research center</span><span>,</span><span> will become the country</span><span> in the electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> important</span><span> R &amp; D and</span><span> technology transfer platform,</span><span> greatly improve</span><span> the</span><span> technical level of</span><span> China</span><span> electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>   <span>National electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> engineering technology research</span><span> center</span><span> is devoted to the study of</span><span> electronic</span><span> circuit based</span><span> materials ccl</span><span>.</span><span> At present,</span><span> China</span><span> 's</span><span> copper</span><span> output accounts for</span><span>90% of global production</span><span>.</span><span> But the global</span><span> CCL production</span><span> enterprises,</span><span> the top 15 only</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> one of China's</span><span> enterprises,</span><span> the rest</span><span> are foreign</span><span> companies</span><span>.</span><span> Especially in the</span><span> technology,</span><span> in</span><span> the high-end products</span><span>,</span><span> are owned by the</span><span> Foreign Company</span><span>.</span><span> National electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> engineering technology research</span><span> center</span><span>,</span><span> through the introduction of</span><span> talent</span><span>,</span><span> the development of</span><span> common technology platform,</span><span> through engineering</span><span> technology center</span><span> to promote the country</span><span> in copper clad laminate</span><span> technical breakthrough</span><span>.</span><span> Will become the country</span><span> in the electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> important</span><span> R &amp; D and</span><span> technology transfer platform,</span><span> greatly improve</span><span> the</span><span> technical level of</span><span> China</span><span> electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span>.</span><span> In the formation of</span><span> the initiation ceremony,</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> commitments</span><span>,</span><span> will be in accordance with the national</span><span> Ministry of science and technology</span><span> requirement,</span><span> ensure</span><span> center</span><span> input</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>   <span>Guangdong</span><span> Shengyi</span><span> Polytron Technologies Inc</span><span> founded in 1985</span><span>,</span><span> is a Sino-foreign joint venture</span><span> joint-stock</span><span> enterprises</span><span>.</span><span> The company</span><span> is China's largest</span><span> copper</span><span> production enterprises</span><span>,</span><span> sales</span><span> and always maintain the domestic</span><span> first</span><span>.</span><span> Company</span><span> chairman Li Jin told the reporters</span><span>,</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> light</span><span> construction research center</span><span> building</span><span> and purchase</span><span> to the center of the</span><span> machinery and equipment</span><span> two</span><span> was</span><span> spent 200000000 multivariate</span><span>.</span><span> The national</span><span>,</span><span> provincial</span><span>,</span><span> municipal departments</span><span> on the construction of</span><span> center</span><span> 's</span><span> support</span><span>,</span><span> state</span><span>,</span><span> province</span><span>,</span><span> city</span><span> three</span><span> will be 15000000 yuan subsidies</span><span> to</span><span> the benefits of</span><span> science and technology</span><span>.</span><span> Research</span><span> Center is completed</span><span>,</span><span> will solve</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> production of</span><span> high-end products</span><span> technical barriers,</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> products to</span><span> high-end,</span><span> at the appointed time</span><span>,</span><span> can produce</span><span> equipment</span><span> for</span><span> space</span><span> products</span><span>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span>Yesterday morning</span><span>,</span><span> the national electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> engineering technology</span><span> research center of the formation of</span><span> initiation rites in</span><span> Convention and Exhibition</span><span> hotel</span><span>.</span><span> The center of the</span><span> support unit for the</span><span> benefits of</span><span> science and technology</span><span>,</span><span> it will take about 3</span><span>years</span><span>.</span><span> The center is completed</span><span>,</span><span> will be Dongguan's first</span><span> national engineering</span><span> technology research center</span><span>,</span><span> will become the country</span><span> in the electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> important</span><span> R &amp; D and</span><span> technology transfer platform,</span><span> greatly improve</span><span> the</span><span> technical level of</span><span> China</span><span> electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>   <span>National electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> engineering technology research</span><span> center</span><span> is devoted to the study of</span><span> electronic</span><span> circuit based</span><span> materials ccl</span><span>.</span><span> At present,</span><span> China</span><span> 's</span><span> copper</span><span> output accounts for</span><span>90% of global production</span><span>.</span><span> But the global</span><span> CCL production</span><span> enterprises,</span><span> the top 15 only</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> one of China's</span><span> enterprises,</span><span> the rest</span><span> are foreign</span><span> companies</span><span>.</span><span> Especially in the</span><span> technology,</span><span> in</span><span> the high-end products</span><span>,</span><span> are owned by the</span><span> Foreign Company</span><span>.</span><span> National electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> engineering technology research</span><span> center</span><span>,</span><span> through the introduction of</span><span> talent</span><span>,</span><span> the development of</span><span> common technology platform,</span><span> through engineering</span><span> technology center</span><span> to promote the country</span><span> in copper clad laminate</span><span> technical breakthrough</span><span>.</span><span> Will become the country</span><span> in the electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span> important</span><span> R &amp; D and</span><span> technology transfer platform,</span><span> greatly improve</span><span> the</span><span> technical level of</span><span> China</span><span> electronic</span><span> circuit</span><span> substrate</span><span>.</span><span> In the formation of</span><span> the initiation ceremony,</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> commitments</span><span>,</span><span> will be in accordance with the national</span><span> Ministry of science and technology</span><span> requirement,</span><span> ensure</span><span> center</span><span> input</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>   <span>Guangdong</span><span> Shengyi</span><span> Polytron Technologies Inc</span><span> founded in 1985</span><span>,</span><span> is a Sino-foreign joint venture</span><span> joint-stock</span><span> enterprises</span><span>.</span><span> The company</span><span> is China's largest</span><span> copper</span><span> production enterprises</span><span>,</span><span> sales</span><span> and always maintain the domestic</span><span> first</span><span>.</span><span> Company</span><span> chairman Li Jin told the reporters</span><span>,</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> light</span><span> construction research center</span><span> building</span><span> and purchase</span><span> to the center of the</span><span> machinery and equipment</span><span> two</span><span> was</span><span> spent 200000000 multivariate</span><span>.</span><span> The national</span><span>,</span><span> provincial</span><span>,</span><span> municipal departments</span><span> on the construction of</span><span> center</span><span> 's</span><span> support</span><span>,</span><span> state</span><span>,</span><span> province</span><span>,</span><span> city</span><span> three</span><span> will be 15000000 yuan subsidies</span><span> to</span><span> the benefits of</span><span> science and technology</span><span>.</span><span> Research</span><span> Center is completed</span><span>,</span><span> will solve</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> production of</span><span> high-end products</span><span> technical barriers,</span><span> Shengyi technology</span><span> products to</span><span> high-end,</span><span> at the appointed time</span><span>,</span><span> can produce</span><span> equipment</span><span> for</span><span> space</span><span> products</span><span>.</span></span></span></p> Double-sided PCB and multilayer popular productivity gradually rising 2012-08-10T09:46:41Z 2012-08-10T09:46:41Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/159-Double-sided-PCB-and-multilayer-popular-productivity-gradually-rising.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p><span>Strong demand</span><span> and fierce competition</span><span> is sometimes</span><span> a pair of twin brothers</span><span>.</span><span> At present,</span><span> consumer electronics</span><span>,</span><span> PC and peripherals</span><span>,</span><span> telecommunications</span><span>,</span><span> automobiles and household appliances</span><span> and other</span><span> areas of the PCB</span><span> demand growth</span><span>,</span><span> mainland manufacturer</span><span> PCB</span><span> supply</span><span> increasing</span><span>.</span><span> In the</span><span> new</span><span> factories or</span><span> on the</span><span> transformation of production equipment</span><span> to improve</span><span> production capacity</span><span> at the same time</span><span>,</span><span> manufacturers are still</span><span> hard to increase</span><span> PCB layer</span><span>,</span><span> enhance competitiveness</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>   <span>China</span><span> has about</span><span>400-500</span><span>PCB</span><span> manufacturers</span><span>,</span><span> is expected to</span><span> become the world's largest</span><span> double-sided and multilayer</span><span> PCB</span><span> production base</span><span>.</span><span> On 2004,</span><span> double-sided and</span><span> multilayer PCB</span><span> total</span><span> production reached 52000000</span><span>square meters</span><span>,</span><span> the mainland accounted for</span><span>61%</span><span> overall</span><span> yield of PCB</span><span>.</span><span> China</span><span> Printed Circuit Association</span><span> estimates</span><span>,</span><span> due to</span><span> manufacturers to</span><span> expand production capacity to meet</span><span> the telecommunications and</span><span> automotive electronics field of</span><span> strong demand,</span><span> the local</span><span> PCB</span><span> supply will continue</span><span> growing at 20% a year</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>   <span>Dongguan</span><span> Shengyi electronic</span><span> limited company recently</span><span> built a</span><span>80000 square meter</span><span> plant</span><span>,</span><span> production capacity increased to 65000</span><span>square meters</span><span>.</span><span> The company also</span><span> plans</span><span> to achieve 186000 square metre</span><span> capacity</span><span>.</span><span> Similarly,</span><span> Shanghai Exhibition China</span><span> electron Limited company</span><span> built</span><span> second factories</span><span>,</span><span> a total investment of 81000000 US dollars</span><span>,</span><span> production capacity increased to 750000</span><span>square meters</span><span>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span>Strong demand</span><span> and fierce competition</span><span> is sometimes</span><span> a pair of twin brothers</span><span>.</span><span> At present,</span><span> consumer electronics</span><span>,</span><span> PC and peripherals</span><span>,</span><span> telecommunications</span><span>,</span><span> automobiles and household appliances</span><span> and other</span><span> areas of the PCB</span><span> demand growth</span><span>,</span><span> mainland manufacturer</span><span> PCB</span><span> supply</span><span> increasing</span><span>.</span><span> In the</span><span> new</span><span> factories or</span><span> on the</span><span> transformation of production equipment</span><span> to improve</span><span> production capacity</span><span> at the same time</span><span>,</span><span> manufacturers are still</span><span> hard to increase</span><span> PCB layer</span><span>,</span><span> enhance competitiveness</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>   <span>China</span><span> has about</span><span>400-500</span><span>PCB</span><span> manufacturers</span><span>,</span><span> is expected to</span><span> become the world's largest</span><span> double-sided and multilayer</span><span> PCB</span><span> production base</span><span>.</span><span> On 2004,</span><span> double-sided and</span><span> multilayer PCB</span><span> total</span><span> production reached 52000000</span><span>square meters</span><span>,</span><span> the mainland accounted for</span><span>61%</span><span> overall</span><span> yield of PCB</span><span>.</span><span> China</span><span> Printed Circuit Association</span><span> estimates</span><span>,</span><span> due to</span><span> manufacturers to</span><span> expand production capacity to meet</span><span> the telecommunications and</span><span> automotive electronics field of</span><span> strong demand,</span><span> the local</span><span> PCB</span><span> supply will continue</span><span> growing at 20% a year</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>   <span>Dongguan</span><span> Shengyi electronic</span><span> limited company recently</span><span> built a</span><span>80000 square meter</span><span> plant</span><span>,</span><span> production capacity increased to 65000</span><span>square meters</span><span>.</span><span> The company also</span><span> plans</span><span> to achieve 186000 square metre</span><span> capacity</span><span>.</span><span> Similarly,</span><span> Shanghai Exhibition China</span><span> electron Limited company</span><span> built</span><span> second factories</span><span>,</span><span> a total investment of 81000000 US dollars</span><span>,</span><span> production capacity increased to 750000</span><span>square meters</span><span>.</span></span></span></p> The downstream operating rate is insufficient in PCB raw materials' price in June 2012-07-20T08:43:15Z 2012-07-20T08:43:15Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/158-The-downstream-operating-rate-is-insufficient-in-PCB-raw-materials-price-in-June.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p> <span>Industry needs</span><span>:</span><span> the May North American</span><span> BB</span><span> value of 1.04</span><span>,</span><span> which</span><span> made</span><span>1.02</span><span>,</span><span>1.17</span><span>soft</span><span> plate</span><span>.</span><span> PCB</span><span> continued to fall</span><span>,</span><span> the order</span><span> increases</span><span> the growth rate of</span><span> less than</span><span>.</span><span> On one hand</span><span> because</span><span> one quarter of</span><span> downstream firms</span><span> adjust inventory</span><span> end</span><span>,</span><span> on the other hand two</span><span> quarter in</span><span> electronic products in the</span><span> old</span><span> North American</span><span> stage</span><span>,</span><span> the downstream demand continues to</span><span> weaken</span><span>.</span><span> The Japanese</span><span> hard and</span><span> soft</span><span> board</span><span> production value all</span><span> fell</span><span>,</span><span> we monitored the</span><span> Taiwan</span><span> hard and</span><span> soft</span><span> board manufacturer</span><span> revenues</span><span> were up slightly</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>   <span>Taiwan PCB</span><span> industry chain</span><span> in the upper and middle reaches of</span><span> data</span><span>:</span><span> the upstream manufacturers</span><span> revenues</span><span> fall after a rise,</span><span> downstream order</span><span> weak</span><span>.</span><span> Glass fiber cloth</span><span> manufacturers</span><span> because</span><span> off-season</span><span> factors and</span><span> electronic</span><span> product upgrading</span><span> effect leads to</span><span> downstream operating rate is insufficient</span><span>,</span><span> revenue</span><span> decline slightly</span><span>.</span><span> Mobile phone</span><span> home gold</span><span> foil for</span><span> delayed to May</span><span> delivery,</span><span> so that</span><span> revenue</span><span> rose sharply</span><span>,</span><span> is expected in June</span><span> will be unable to</span><span> continue</span><span>.</span><span> In</span><span> CCL</span><span> 's revenue</span><span> continued to decline</span><span>,</span><span> raw material prices decline</span><span> in</span><span> prices</span><span>.</span></span></p> <p> <span>Industry needs</span><span>:</span><span> the May North American</span><span> BB</span><span> value of 1.04</span><span>,</span><span> which</span><span> made</span><span>1.02</span><span>,</span><span>1.17</span><span>soft</span><span> plate</span><span>.</span><span> PCB</span><span> continued to fall</span><span>,</span><span> the order</span><span> increases</span><span> the growth rate of</span><span> less than</span><span>.</span><span> On one hand</span><span> because</span><span> one quarter of</span><span> downstream firms</span><span> adjust inventory</span><span> end</span><span>,</span><span> on the other hand two</span><span> quarter in</span><span> electronic products in the</span><span> old</span><span> North American</span><span> stage</span><span>,</span><span> the downstream demand continues to</span><span> weaken</span><span>.</span><span> The Japanese</span><span> hard and</span><span> soft</span><span> board</span><span> production value all</span><span> fell</span><span>,</span><span> we monitored the</span><span> Taiwan</span><span> hard and</span><span> soft</span><span> board manufacturer</span><span> revenues</span><span> were up slightly</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>   <span>Taiwan PCB</span><span> industry chain</span><span> in the upper and middle reaches of</span><span> data</span><span>:</span><span> the upstream manufacturers</span><span> revenues</span><span> fall after a rise,</span><span> downstream order</span><span> weak</span><span>.</span><span> Glass fiber cloth</span><span> manufacturers</span><span> because</span><span> off-season</span><span> factors and</span><span> electronic</span><span> product upgrading</span><span> effect leads to</span><span> downstream operating rate is insufficient</span><span>,</span><span> revenue</span><span> decline slightly</span><span>.</span><span> Mobile phone</span><span> home gold</span><span> foil for</span><span> delayed to May</span><span> delivery,</span><span> so that</span><span> revenue</span><span> rose sharply</span><span>,</span><span> is expected in June</span><span> will be unable to</span><span> continue</span><span>.</span><span> In</span><span> CCL</span><span> 's revenue</span><span> continued to decline</span><span>,</span><span> raw material prices decline</span><span> in</span><span> prices</span><span>.</span></span></p> Global FPCB market moving in positive direction, say sources 2012-07-02T10:56:22Z 2012-07-02T10:56:22Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/125-Global-FPCB-market-moving-in-positive-direction,-say-sources.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p><span style="font-size: small;"> Flexible PCB makers both in Taiwan and Japan recorded strong performance in the second quarter indicating that the global FPCB industry is moving forward in a positive direction, according to industry sources.</span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 14px;">   Taiwan-based FPCB maker Career Technology saw its gross margin advance to 27.24% in the second quarter from the 22.61% in the first, while peer company Flexium Interconnect saw its gross margin climb to 26.18% from 21.48% during the same period, according to data released by the companies.</span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 14px;">   Another FPCB maker Taiflex Scientific posted an EPS of NT$2.22 in the second quarter with a gross margin of 24-24.5%, the company noted.</span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 14px;">   NOK Corporation, the largest FPCB maker in Japan, has posted operating income of 2.765 billion yen (US$32.93 million) for first-quarter fiscal 2010 (April-June 2012) compared to substantial losses posted a year earlier.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">   Japan-based PCB material supplier Arisawa recently revised its guidance for the entire year of fiscal 2012 to a net profit of 490 million yen from a loss of 220 million yen projected previously.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"> Flexible PCB makers both in Taiwan and Japan recorded strong performance in the second quarter indicating that the global FPCB industry is moving forward in a positive direction, according to industry sources.</span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 14px;">   Taiwan-based FPCB maker Career Technology saw its gross margin advance to 27.24% in the second quarter from the 22.61% in the first, while peer company Flexium Interconnect saw its gross margin climb to 26.18% from 21.48% during the same period, according to data released by the companies.</span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 14px;">   Another FPCB maker Taiflex Scientific posted an EPS of NT$2.22 in the second quarter with a gross margin of 24-24.5%, the company noted.</span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-size: 14px;">   NOK Corporation, the largest FPCB maker in Japan, has posted operating income of 2.765 billion yen (US$32.93 million) for first-quarter fiscal 2010 (April-June 2012) compared to substantial losses posted a year earlier.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">   Japan-based PCB material supplier Arisawa recently revised its guidance for the entire year of fiscal 2012 to a net profit of 490 million yen from a loss of 220 million yen projected previously.</span></p> Holiday Announcement 2012-06-20T13:01:36Z 2012-06-20T13:01:36Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/137-Holiday-Announcement.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p>Dragon Boat Day is coming. According to governmental relative rules, our factory will be shut down from  June 22th to 24th.We will start to work on June 25th.</p> <p> </p> <p>We strongly advising all our customers requiring PCBs plan earlier to avoid this shutdown period .For mass orders since next week  ,pls accept us extend the lead-time .If any board need pay special attention ,pls drop us on line.</p> <p> </p> <p>Happy Dragon Boat Day! .</p> <p>Dragon Boat Day is coming. According to governmental relative rules, our factory will be shut down from  June 22th to 24th.We will start to work on June 25th.</p> <p> </p> <p>We strongly advising all our customers requiring PCBs plan earlier to avoid this shutdown period .For mass orders since next week  ,pls accept us extend the lead-time .If any board need pay special attention ,pls drop us on line.</p> <p> </p> <p>Happy Dragon Boat Day! .</p> Global Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) Market to Reach $76.2 Billion by 2015 2012-03-17T11:42:40Z 2012-03-17T11:42:40Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/126-Global-Printed-Circuit-Boards-(PCB)-Market-to-Reach-$76-2-Billion-by-2015.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p>The world market for PCBs is projected to register about $76.2 billion by the year 2015. Though tempered by the economic recession in the last two years, the market is expected to register a substantial increase in its revenue post recession, ably supported by growing demand in Automotive Electronics and the rapidly growing Asian market.<br /><br />  As ubiquitous components that act as the foundation of any electronic equipment/gadget, PCBs have over the years evolved from uncomplicated single and double-sided Plated-Through-Hole (PTH) to multi-layered PCBs. The rapid growth of the electronics industry worldwide over the last two decades fuelled the growth of PCBs. However, the recent economic slowdown has dramatically tightened the global production of electronics, leading to a contraction in PCB industry. This is primarily because the fortunes of the PCB industry is closely tied to the health of telecommunications and IT, smart cards, electronic gaming, and consumer goods, such as, digital cameras, mobile phones, and personal computer electronics, among others.</p> <p>  Despite being at the receiving end of the economic slowdown, the printed circuit boards market still projects a positive outlook for the next few years. One of the primary factors driving this optimism within the industry is the demand from automotive electronics segment, which continues to generate substantial portion of revenue for printed circuit boards. Electronic components account for a considerable portion of the overall value of materials consumed in the production of cars. With this percentage slated to increase further in the near future, the stage is well set for robust growth in the PCB market over the next few years.</p> <p>  Japan and Asia-Pacific collectively account for a major share of the worldwide printed circuit boards market, as stated by the new market research report on Printed Circuit Boards market. Asian countries such as India, China as well as Southeast Asian countries are central to the growth of the PCB industry. A key reason attributed to the growing significance of these countries is the rapid expansion of electronic manufacturing bases triggered by the shifting of production activities and facilities of overseas players into these countries to leverage lower labor and manufacturing cost benefits. Production facilities will gain additional thrust in these regions within the next few years. Additionally, centralization of electronic equipment assembly in India, China as well as Southeast Asia will facilitate creation of market opportunities for PCBs.</p> <p>The world market for PCBs is projected to register about $76.2 billion by the year 2015. Though tempered by the economic recession in the last two years, the market is expected to register a substantial increase in its revenue post recession, ably supported by growing demand in Automotive Electronics and the rapidly growing Asian market.<br /><br />  As ubiquitous components that act as the foundation of any electronic equipment/gadget, PCBs have over the years evolved from uncomplicated single and double-sided Plated-Through-Hole (PTH) to multi-layered PCBs. The rapid growth of the electronics industry worldwide over the last two decades fuelled the growth of PCBs. However, the recent economic slowdown has dramatically tightened the global production of electronics, leading to a contraction in PCB industry. This is primarily because the fortunes of the PCB industry is closely tied to the health of telecommunications and IT, smart cards, electronic gaming, and consumer goods, such as, digital cameras, mobile phones, and personal computer electronics, among others.</p> <p>  Despite being at the receiving end of the economic slowdown, the printed circuit boards market still projects a positive outlook for the next few years. One of the primary factors driving this optimism within the industry is the demand from automotive electronics segment, which continues to generate substantial portion of revenue for printed circuit boards. Electronic components account for a considerable portion of the overall value of materials consumed in the production of cars. With this percentage slated to increase further in the near future, the stage is well set for robust growth in the PCB market over the next few years.</p> <p>  Japan and Asia-Pacific collectively account for a major share of the worldwide printed circuit boards market, as stated by the new market research report on Printed Circuit Boards market. Asian countries such as India, China as well as Southeast Asian countries are central to the growth of the PCB industry. A key reason attributed to the growing significance of these countries is the rapid expansion of electronic manufacturing bases triggered by the shifting of production activities and facilities of overseas players into these countries to leverage lower labor and manufacturing cost benefits. Production facilities will gain additional thrust in these regions within the next few years. Additionally, centralization of electronic equipment assembly in India, China as well as Southeast Asia will facilitate creation of market opportunities for PCBs.</p> China Increases Dominance in PCB Production 2012-02-12T11:51:06Z 2012-02-12T11:51:06Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/127-China-Increases-Dominance-in-PCB-Production.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">China continues to solidify its position as the largest manufacturing hub for PCBs, thanks to improving worldwide demand ensuring recovery from the decline in production value in 2009. Generating momentum are the communication, consumer and automotive electronics, medical and industrial sectors. Suppliers also expect niche military, instrumentation and medical fields to boost the line further in the next one or two years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    The multi-layer category continues to lead, accounting for more than half of the country's output. It will increase share in coming years as shipments of application products also rise and adoption in various electronics widens. HDI printed boards follow, driven by the robust mobile phone, notebook PC and digital still camera sectors. China's status as the major manufacturing base for these devices is proving an advantage. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    Flexible types make up the third key segment in the industry. These find broad use in communication devices, consumer and automotive electronics, particularly mobile phones, digital still cameras, laptops and LCD monitors and TVs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    The developments are encouraging local suppliers to strengthen their lines even amid cost and other challenges. Many are planning to expand capacity and product selections. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    The following are some of the key trends in China's PCB industry: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">The majority of makers yielded to climbing material and labor outlay and adjusted their prices in the past three months. Others kept or lowered quotes to attract orders from existing and new clients. <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Investment plans indicate growing support for the HDI category because of high returns. At present, only about 20 companies are engaged in the line due to elevated costs of required equipment. <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Enterprises are introducing models with higher density to match the miniaturization trend in portable electronics. The units have more layers and reduced line width/spacing and hole diameter. <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Some suppliers are exploring other materials to improve reliability and comply with green guidelines. A number have started adopting high-Tg and Grade-A boards, and are releasing halogen- and lead-free units. <br /></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">China continues to solidify its position as the largest manufacturing hub for PCBs, thanks to improving worldwide demand ensuring recovery from the decline in production value in 2009. Generating momentum are the communication, consumer and automotive electronics, medical and industrial sectors. Suppliers also expect niche military, instrumentation and medical fields to boost the line further in the next one or two years. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    The multi-layer category continues to lead, accounting for more than half of the country's output. It will increase share in coming years as shipments of application products also rise and adoption in various electronics widens. HDI printed boards follow, driven by the robust mobile phone, notebook PC and digital still camera sectors. China's status as the major manufacturing base for these devices is proving an advantage. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    Flexible types make up the third key segment in the industry. These find broad use in communication devices, consumer and automotive electronics, particularly mobile phones, digital still cameras, laptops and LCD monitors and TVs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    The developments are encouraging local suppliers to strengthen their lines even amid cost and other challenges. Many are planning to expand capacity and product selections. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 15px;">    The following are some of the key trends in China's PCB industry: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">The majority of makers yielded to climbing material and labor outlay and adjusted their prices in the past three months. Others kept or lowered quotes to attract orders from existing and new clients. <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Investment plans indicate growing support for the HDI category because of high returns. At present, only about 20 companies are engaged in the line due to elevated costs of required equipment. <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Enterprises are introducing models with higher density to match the miniaturization trend in portable electronics. The units have more layers and reduced line width/spacing and hole diameter. <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Some suppliers are exploring other materials to improve reliability and comply with green guidelines. A number have started adopting high-Tg and Grade-A boards, and are releasing halogen- and lead-free units. <br /></span></li> </ul> Copper foil prices up another 5% 2012-01-10T12:04:22Z 2012-01-10T12:04:22Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/128-Copper-foil-prices-up-another-5.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p>Quotes for copper foil have risen for the fourth consecutive month, up by 5% in December 2010 compared with November, according to industry sources. The upward trend reflects strengthening copper prices.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     Three-month copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) recently topped US$9,000/ton. LME copper closed at US$9,015/ton on December 8.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     The sources pointed out that if copper continues to trade at above US$8,500/ton, copper foil prices for January 2011 are likely to continue trending up. But PCB manufacturers will be reluctant to accept any higher prices due to the start of the traditional first-quarter slow season, the sources said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     Demand for HDI boards used in smartphones and tablet PCs remained stable in November, but regular PCBs started showing weakness due to seasonality, according to copper foil provider Co-Tech. Meanwhile, CCL customers had to work off their inventory during the month as demand for IT and consumer electronics products slowed down, said the Taiwan-based firm.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     Co-Tech said its November revenues decreased 12.8% sequentially to NT$406 million, affected by falling shipments. The company expects sales to bounce back in January when demand from CCL customers picks up.</span></p> <p>Quotes for copper foil have risen for the fourth consecutive month, up by 5% in December 2010 compared with November, according to industry sources. The upward trend reflects strengthening copper prices.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     Three-month copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) recently topped US$9,000/ton. LME copper closed at US$9,015/ton on December 8.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     The sources pointed out that if copper continues to trade at above US$8,500/ton, copper foil prices for January 2011 are likely to continue trending up. But PCB manufacturers will be reluctant to accept any higher prices due to the start of the traditional first-quarter slow season, the sources said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     Demand for HDI boards used in smartphones and tablet PCs remained stable in November, but regular PCBs started showing weakness due to seasonality, according to copper foil provider Co-Tech. Meanwhile, CCL customers had to work off their inventory during the month as demand for IT and consumer electronics products slowed down, said the Taiwan-based firm.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18px;">     Co-Tech said its November revenues decreased 12.8% sequentially to NT$406 million, affected by falling shipments. The company expects sales to bounce back in January when demand from CCL customers picks up.</span></p> 2012 Notice of Spring Holiday 2011-12-18T12:08:37Z 2011-12-18T12:08:37Z http://epgmoldpcb.com/news/129-2012-Notice-of-Spring-Holiday.html Administrator sales@epgmoldpcb.com <p>   The New Year is coming! Being unwilling to say goodbye to 2011, 2012 a fresh year which is full of hopes , opportunities, challenges is approaching. Hereby, many thanks to your trust and support to our company. at the same time, your continuing attention and reliance is our great honor. And we will do our utmost to provide the better service to you !</p> <p>   The arrangement of the holiday is as followings:</p> <p>   We will be out of office on 20<sup>th</sup> Jan  to 29<sup>th</sup> Jan 2012 (totally 10 days ),and return to work on 30<sup>th</sup> 2012(Monday)All staffs will duty off.</p> <p>There are any orders during this period, pls try to release them in advance so that we can arrange the production before the holiday .</p> <p>   Thanks for your sustaining supports once again,</p> <p>   Sincerely hope you have a peaceful and joyful Spring Festival.</p> <p>   Thank you.</p> <p>   The New Year is coming! Being unwilling to say goodbye to 2011, 2012 a fresh year which is full of hopes , opportunities, challenges is approaching. Hereby, many thanks to your trust and support to our company. at the same time, your continuing attention and reliance is our great honor. And we will do our utmost to provide the better service to you !</p> <p>   The arrangement of the holiday is as followings:</p> <p>   We will be out of office on 20<sup>th</sup> Jan  to 29<sup>th</sup> Jan 2012 (totally 10 days ),and return to work on 30<sup>th</sup> 2012(Monday)All staffs will duty off.</p> <p>There are any orders during this period, pls try to release them in advance so that we can arrange the production before the holiday .</p> <p>   Thanks for your sustaining supports once again,</p> <p>   Sincerely hope you have a peaceful and joyful Spring Festival.</p> <p>   Thank you.</p>