Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Loaded electronic boards, often known as printed circuit boards (PCBs), serve as the foundation for virtually all electronic products, ranging from consumer electronics products, such as mobile telephones and personal computers, to sophisticated commercial equipment, such as data communications devices, computer servers, and defence electronic systems. However, the United Kingdom has a small share of global electronic goods manufacturing activity. Increasingly, final electronic goods are manufactured in Asia, particularly in China, which is the world's largest producer of electronic goods.
The UK Loaded Electronic Board Manufacturing industry is expected to generate revenue of £265.1 million in 2011-12, down 0.3% from 2010-11... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The labour-to-capital ratio in this industry is estimated at 6:1, meaning that the average firm in this industry requires approximately £6.00 worth of labour for every £1.00 of capital (defined as depreciation). Capital intensity in the higher technology segments is higher than the industry average.
As the rate of technological change within the industry is high and increasing, significant investment in capital items can be required. Exception Group Ltd stated in its 2010 annual report that the group invested in laser drill and laser imaging capacity.
Labour costs are moderate in this industry compared with other manufacturing industries... purchase to read more