POOLE, UK – In 2021 Europlacer enjoyed growth of 49% in orders, along with a 33% increase in sales billings.

Record sales were experienced in the US, UK, France and China, contributing to the company’s best year ever, including the largest ever order received in the US.

Europlacer forecasts a similar level of growth in 2022.

The firm had its highest year-closing backlog, carrying orders and revenues into 2022.

During 2021, Europlacer launched ii-A1 and ii-A2 pick-and-place machines, which were CFX certified by IPC, while all other Europlacer placement machines subsequently achieved the same certification.

The company also launched ii-Tab, a mobile Industry 4.0 productivity management tool that integrates eight process applications to manage factory-wide productivity on the go, and a smart freeform feeder.

“The 12 months of 2021 delivered huge commercial success for Europlacer, despite the inevitable impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our markets,” said François Erceau, group strategy and marketing officer. “We are committed to maintaining that growth trajectory at the same or a higher rate throughout 2022, while continuing to provide our multi-award-winning support to our expanding global customer base.”