Rogers Corporation Joins PCBAA

Rogers Corporation has officially joined the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), bringing nearly two centuries of material science and process engineering expertise to the organization. PCBAA welcomed Rogers via a social media announcement, highlighting the company’s extensive industry experience and its role as a trusted partner to leading industrial technology providers worldwide.

Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Rogers is a global leader in engineered materials designed to power, protect, and connect advanced technologies. The company specializes in solving complex material challenges for innovators across multiple industries. Rogers manufactures its products in the U.S., China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Hungary, and Belgium.

The company's Advanced Electronics Solutions (AES) division provides cutting-edge materials for applications requiring high signal integrity, radio frequency (RF) management, power efficiency, and thermal management. Its product offerings include high-frequency laminates, bondplys, prepregs, cooling solutions, ceramic substrates, and busbars, all designed to enhance system reliability and performance.

Active-PCB Solutions Acquired by ACT Group

In another major industry move, Active-PCB Solutions Ltd. (Active-PCB), a leading UK-based contract electronics manufacturer, has been acquired by Agile Circuit Technologies Group Ltd. (ACT Group). The acquisition aligns with ACT Group’s strategy of investing in high-quality electronics companies with strong customer service records and growth potential.

Active-PCB specializes in flexible, high-quality electronic and mechanical assembly solutions, supporting customers from early design and prototyping to full-scale production. The company is known for its responsive and solution-focused customer service, making it a valuable addition to ACT Group’s portfolio.

ACT Group is a leading UK contract electronics manufacturer, providing flexible, high-quality solutions in PCB 'bare-board' manufacturing, PCB Assembly, and 'box-build' electronic and mechanical assembly, from early design and fast-turnaround prototyping through to peak volume production.

Dean Curran, CEO of ACT Group, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating:

"We are delighted to welcome Active-PCB to the ACT Group family. The company shares our commitment to investing in exceptional customer service, and we look forward to supporting Mark Aitken and his team as they continue their growth journey."

Mark Aitken, CEO of Active-PCB, emphasized the strategic fit between the two companies, noting:

"Active-PCB was founded 28 years ago with a strong focus on customer responsiveness. ACT Group’s culture and strategy perfectly align with this vision, and we are excited about the opportunities this new partnership will bring to our customers and team."

With these latest industry developments, both Rogers Corporation and Active-PCB are positioned for continued innovation and expansion in the rapidly evolving electronics and PCB sector.