PCB manufacturing industry is a challenge for survival

The electronics industry in the UK is completely different to the market that was. even one year ago. Design and innovation thrives, but the higher volume manufacturers are all but gone, leaving niche players pushing their own competitive advantage. In my view consolidation of the PCB manufacturing base had to happen and TT Electronics' announcement last month of the closure of Prestwick Circuits, though a shock, cannot be said to be a surprise. The electronics industry in the UK is completely different to the market that was. even one year ago. Design and innovation thrives, but the higher volume manufacturers are all but gone, leaving niche players pushing their own competitive advantage. In my view consolidation of the PCB manufacturing base had to happen and TT Electronics' announcement last month of the closure of Prestwick Circuits, though a shock, cannot be said to be a surprise.