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July 16, 2024 | ALBA PCB GroupEstimated reading time: 1 minute
WM Eltar, located in Tarnowskie Góry, 30 minutes from Katowice, specialises in the production of single- and double-sided PCBs, aluminium and flex-PCB.
Thanks to its know-how, production specialisation, high quality standards and strong local presence, WM Eltar has become a strategic partner enabling the group to expand its European presence.
ALBA PCB Group specialises in the production of printed circuit boards, offering a wide range of services with highly focused technical expertise to support its customers. These include R&D, engineering assistance and advanced technology production in Italy and Asia, combined with precise logistics management. The group is distinguished by independent production in both Italy and China.
"The two companies share that the advantages of the transaction lie in the synergy of corporate values that start with European production. The strength of local production led by experienced professionals such as Dorota Łozowska, CEO of WM Eltar, lies above all in the complementarity of offers and markets and makes it possible to optimally meet customers' needs and ensure a stable and competitive presence on the local and international market," said Alberto Bacchin, President of ALBA PCB Group.
"This is a crucial moment in the development of WM Eltar. Joining ALBA PCB Group will allow us to significantly expand the offer for Polish customers and support them in business development. Thanks to the state-of-the-art technology of the Italian factory and a professional service from Asia, with a well-established and structured presence in China, we will be able to offer a complete PCB portfolio and professional service. The complete product range, impeccable professional service, combined with local operational specificities will create the conditions for a unique offer in the Polish market,," said Dorota Łozowska, CEO of WM Eltar.
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