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Two Public Online Equipment Auctions of Major Multilayer PCB Manufacturers: Fela & Tring
September 15, 2023 | The Branford GroupEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The Branford Group (“Branford”), a leader in asset valuation and disposition services, in partnership with Maynards Europe, will be hosting (2) public online auctions to sell surplus assets of Tring and Fela – renowned PCB Manufacturers. The equipment offerings will be available for bidding via two online auction events with Fela closing on September 20th at 11:00 am (CET) and Tring closing on October 4th at 11:00 am (CET).
Scott Lonkart, Partner and Senior Vice President at Branford stated, “these offerings provide an excellent opportunity for local manufacturers to take advantage of significant cost savings by purchasing high quality PCB equipment via auction. These facilities are very well-maintained with some pieces as new as 2020 - featuring brands like Schmoll, atg, Schmid and more – there’s something for everyone.”
Complete sale details including the Lot Catalogs with equipment photos and descriptions as well as registration details can be found on Branford’s website.
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IPC CFX Demo Line Debuts in Korea at EMK 2026
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BTU Appoints Performance Technologies Group as Exclusive Representative in Tri-State Region
04/08/2026 | BTU International, Inc.BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics manufacturing market, announced that Performance Technologies Group, Inc. (PTG) has been appointed as its exclusive manufacturers’ representative for New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania, effective March 20, 2026.
SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Reached $135 Billion in 2025, Up 15% YoY
04/08/2026 | SEMIWorldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 15% to $135.1 billion in 2025 from $117.1 billion in 2024, driven by continued investment in advanced logic, memory, and AI-related capacity expansion, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, reported.