North American EMS Orders Outpace Shipments in August as Bookings Rise 53.5% Year-Over-Year

The Global Electronics Association announced today the August 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.39.

North American PCB Shipments Jump 23.5% in August, Extending Strong 2026 Growth

The Global Electronics Association announced today the August 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.29.

REPORT: Closing the European Gap in Data Centre, Cloud, and AI Infrastructure Manufacturing

Europe is one of the world’s three largest markets for AI data centres. However, most of the value created by that demand accrues to companies and supply chains outside of the EU. Today, the Global Electronics Association released From Chips to Systems: Building an End-to-End EU Strategy for Data Centre, Cloud Infrastructure and AI, a joint report with DECISION Études & Conseil that quantifies that gap, layer by layer, and offers a practical policy roadmap to close it.

Europe’s EMS recovery has an asterisk. The headline only shows you one part of the story.

The Association’s half-year survey of the European EMS industry carries an encouraging message: the sector has passed the bottom of the cycle.

North American PCB Demand Strengthens as July Bookings Surge 62%

The Global Electronics Association announced today the July 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.46.

North American EMS Orders Surge in July as Book-to-Bill Stands at 1.29

The Global Electronics Association announced today the July 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.29.

The Supply Chain Is Tightening Again. The Data Makes It Hard to Look Away

The electronics manufacturing supply chain is facing renewed and measurable pressure on component and materials availability, and conditions are moving in the wrong direction.

North American EMS Shipments Rise 6.7% in June as Book-to-Bill Reaches 1.33

The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.33.

PCB Industry Momentum Continues with 12% Shipment Growth and Strong Book-to-Bill

The Global Electronics Association announced today the June 2026 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.49.

May EMS Shipments Rise as North American Book-to-Bill Signals Ongoing Strength

The Global Electronics Association announced today the May 2026 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.36