FINLAND & ITALY – Scanfil has announced a strategic merger with Italian-based MB Elettronica, building its position in the European EMS market. The move brings Scanfil’s global factory count to 16 across four continents and grows its workforce to over 4,500.
MB Elettronica operates four plants in Italy and brings around 500 employees to the Scanfil Group. The acquisition enhances Scanfil’s reach in Southern Europe and adds strong capabilities in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, with both companies citing complementary customer portfolios and expanded cross-selling opportunities.
Scanfil CEO Christophe Sut called the merger a “European EMS powerhouse,” while MB CEO Roberto Banelli emphasized cultural alignment and long-term growth potential under Scanfil’s ownership.