Ventec and MICAM plan CCL production in Ireland

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Taiwanese laminate maker Ventec International Group and MICAM are developing a joint venture to start production of copper-clad laminate (CCL) at MICAM's plant in Mallow, Ireland, aiming to give European customers a source of PCB base materials for defence applications made within the EU. The first phase covers CCL pressing: equipment is now being installed, with test pressing and pre-production planned for the first quarter of 2027 and full production planned for the second quarter. In a second phase, the partners plan to add treating equipment so that prepregs can also be made in Mallow. Details of the product range and the second phase will be announced later. The plan remains at a planning stage and production has not started. For Ventec, Ireland is the next step in its 'China, Taiwan plus N' strategy, with Thailand as the first addition.

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Source: Evertiq · 11/9/2026 · View original source