Syncron EMS

What Syncron EMS does

Syncron EMS (legal entity Syncron EMS B.V.) is an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider headquartered in Palm Bay, Florida, founded in 2008 and operating from a single 50,000-square-foot lean manufacturing facility. The company specializes in printed circuit board assembly (surface-mount and through-hole technology), electromechanical box-build, depaneling, X-ray inspection, and Level 4 traceability, serving five vertical markets — Industrial Electronics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Transportation & E-mobility, Connectivity & Smart Metering, and Energy & Cleantech. Production volumes range from approximately 1,000 to 100,000+ pieces, with a focus on medium-to-high PCB complexity.

The company differentiates through proprietary software-driven manufacturing assets rather than commodity line capacity. Its NedFlex® testing platform unifies multiple test disciplines (ICT, FPT, AOI, BI/RI, X-ray, HV, RF, EOL, LT) and is positioned to enable inline defect detection and process optimization. A proprietary traceability database supports Level 4 component and batch data, and an in-house component lifecycle management system tracks compounds, BoMs, Intrastat codes, pricing, alternates, and lifecycle status for scarcity mitigation. Syncron holds a dense stack of regulated-industry certifications — ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (medical, 2014), FDA registration (2019), and IATF 16949 (initial approval 2024) — plus ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001, which gate entry to its highest-margin segments.

Commercially, Syncron runs an enterprise field sales and inside sales motion with quote-based, multi-year contracts; no public pricing, distribution partners, or online transaction surface exists. Marketing is centered on the company website, a knowledge-center content engine, and industry events such as Electronica 2024. Since 2021, Syncron has been a member of the European-headquartered SERO EMS Group (operating brands SERO GmbH, Solid Semecs BV, Syncron EMS, and EPSa, the latter joining in November 2024). Group leadership is shared across entities (CEO/CCO Jan-Frederik Kalee, CFO Jörg Fischer, COO Ivan Polak, CTO Ali Sahin), while Syncron-specific leadership includes VP Cheri Bia and founder/president John Sjolander.

Name

Syncron EMS

Legal name

Syncron EMS B.V.

Website

https://syncron-ems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Syncron EMS is a US-based electronic manufacturing services provider specializing in printed circuit board assembly, electromechanical box-build, and Level 4 traceability for industrial, medical, automotive, connectivity, and energy customers, operating from a single 50,000 sq ft facility in Palm Bay, Florida as a member of the SERO EMS Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Electronic manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• Contract electronics manufacturing
• Surface mount technology
• Box build assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS): Full-service EMS provider offering design reviews, prototyping, NPI, serial production, testing, and box-build assembly for PCBs and electromechanical assemblies. Revenue generated through production contracts with volumes ranging from 1,000 to 100,000+ pieces. Additional revenue streams include after-sales support, logistics and distribution, and product lifecycle management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Syncron EMS is an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider delivering end-to-end PCB assembly and electromechanical box-build manufacturing from a 50,000-square-foot lean facility in Palm Bay, Florida. The company offers services spanning industrial design, NPI and prototyping, serial production, proprietary PCBA testing via the NedFlex® platform, traceability, product lifecycle management, logistics, and after-sales support for production volumes ranging from 1,000 to 100,000+ pieces.

Product overview

Syncron EMS is an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering a unified platform of PCB assembly and electromechanical manufacturing services. The core offering centers on surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole technology manufacturing, supported by six integrated competencies: Depaneling, Traceability (Level 4), X-Ray Analyzing & Examining, and Box Building. These core manufacturing capabilities are delivered through a modular service structure encompassing Industrial Design, NPI & Prototyping, Manufacturing, Testing (via the proprietary NedFlex® platform), Product Life Cycle Management, Logistics & Distribution, and After Sales & Care. The company serves five vertical markets: Industrial Electronics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Transportation & E-Mobility, Connectivity & Smart Metering, and Energy & Cleantech. Production volumes range from 1,000 to 100,000+ pieces with medium to high PCB complexity from their 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Palm Bay, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Design Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Testing (DfT), and Design for Cost (DfC) services that optimize PCB producibility, testability, and cost-effectiveness at industrial scale for OEM customers.
• NPI & Prototyping New Product Introduction and prototyping services with a single point of contact, full first-run analysis, and change management tracked in Microsoft Dynamics ERP, designed to accelerate product launches for OEMs.
• Manufacturing Serial PCB production service with flexible lines and processes for volumes from 5,000 to 500,000+ pieces, supporting medium to high PCB complexity and rapid market adaptation for OEM customers.
• Testing (NedFlex® Platform) Proprietary PCBA testing service delivering comprehensive test disciplines including ICT, FPT, AOI, BI/RI, X-ray, HV, RF, EOL, and LT testing via the NedFlex® platform, turning testing from overhead into investment for OEM customers.
• Product Life Cycle Management Systematic product lifecycle management service reducing waste, ensuring production efficiency, providing component availability advice, and maintaining climate-controlled storage for end-of-life product continuity for OEM customers.
• Logistics & Distribution Logistics service with dedicated routes for incoming and outgoing goods, separate warehouse for automotive customers, and integrated quality management and traceability for OEM customers.
• After Sales & Care Post-production support service including failure analysis, data storage on the NedFlex® platform, and continuous improvement through quality data history for OEM customers.
• Box Build Assembly Complete electromechanical box-build assembly service including potting, gluing, and integration of mechanical components into custom housings for OEM customers across regulated industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry leader in shortening production cycles and delivering fast turnaround times
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SERO GmbH / SERO EMS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Syncron joined SERO GmbH (now SERO EMS Group) in 2021, becoming part of a European-based EMS group with operations across multiple companies including Solid Semecs BV and later EPSa. The group integration provides shared knowledge, corporate values, and sustainable service approaches. In 2024, the group rebranded and announced Electronica presence showcasing the three companies with EPSa integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SERO EMS Group: Syncron's parent organization and the closest structural peer; SERO EMS Group encompasses Solid Semecs BV, SERO GmbH, EPSa, and Syncron EMS under shared executive leadership and a unified brand, operating PCB assembly and box-build across European and US sites.
• Solid Semecs BV: Sister company within SERO EMS Group providing EMS/PCBA services with European production footprint; directly comparable offering (SMT, THT, box-build, testing) targeting industrial, medical, and automotive customers, but geographically focused on Europe rather than North America.
• EPSa (Electronic Packaging Solutions & Assembly): Sister company in SERO EMS Group, joined in 2024, providing hardware/software development, mechanical engineering, rapid prototyping, and high-mix low-volume PCBA. Directly comparable in EMS services but with a stronger design-services and low-volume specialty.
• Plexus Corp. Mid-market US-headquartered EMS provider serving regulated industries including medical, aerospace/defense, and industrial with similar mid-volume, mid-complexity PCBA focus; comparable target verticals and customer profile to Syncron but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Kimball Electronics: US-listed EMS provider focused on regulated and industrial end-markets including automotive, medical, and industrial; comparable mid-volume PCBA business model and emphasis on complex, regulated manufacturing analogous to Syncron's positioning.
• Benchmark Electronics: Mid-to-large EMS provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers with PCBA, testing, and box-build capabilities; directly competes for regulated-industry contract manufacturing opportunities at higher volumes than Syncron typically handles.
• SigmaTron International: US-headquartered mid-market EMS provider offering PCB assembly, cable/harness, and box-build for industrial, medical, and consumer markets; closely comparable in scale (mid-size, primarily US footprint) and target verticals to Syncron.

Broad incumbents

• Jabil: One of the world's largest EMS providers with global manufacturing footprint offering PCB assembly, box-build, and supply chain services across automotive, healthcare, industrial, and connectivity verticals — directly overlapping with Syncron's vertical mix but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sanmina Corporation: Global EMS incumbent with PCB fabrication, assembly, and integration capabilities serving medical, automotive, industrial, and communications markets; competes for the same regulated-vertical contract manufacturing RFPs as Syncron.
• Celestica Inc. Global EMS provider with US and international sites serving aerospace/defense, industrial, healthtech, and communications end-markets; broad incumbent with PCBA capabilities comparable to Syncron in regulated verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/syncronems
• Facebookfacebook.com/Syncron-EMS-Electronic-Manufacturing-Services-206511936102969
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syncron-ems

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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