The European Institute of Printed Circuits

What The European Institute of Printed Circuits does

The European Institute of Printed Circuits (EIPC) is a Netherlands-domiciled, membership-based professional association founded in 1968 to serve the European electronics interconnection and packaging industry, particularly the printed circuit board (PCB) sector. Legally organised as EIPC BV (PO Box 610, Geleen; VAT NL853043838B01; KvK 58447369), it operates with 1-10 employees and is governed by an elected board led by an Executive Director.

EIPC's core products are membership-supported platforms rather than software: biannual Summer and Winter Conferences rotating across European cities (recent venues include Munchen, Edinburgh, Luxembourg, Villingen-Schwenningen, Lyon, Marseille, Vilnius), a long-running numbered Technical Snapshot Webinar series (reaching the 26th edition in 2026), a weekly SpeedNews email newsletter, conference proceedings sold at €125 each to non-members, and member access to WECC Global PCB Production Reports produced via EIPC's representation on the World Electronics Circuits Council's Statistics and Market Committee. The organisation also co-exhibits at major industry trade shows such as Electronica, Productronica, and the FED Conference, extending its reach into EDA and certification verticals.

Revenue derives from two disclosed streams: recurring subscription-style membership fees (individuals and industry partners) and one-time payments for conference proceedings. Pricing for membership tiers is not publicly disclosed, and overall revenue is not reported. EIPC serves 130+ individual professionals and 20+ corporate partners (e.g., Ventec International, Polar Instruments, Elsyca, Elmatica, DYCONEX, ILFA) across European markets including the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, and Sweden. Distribution is direct-to-member via the website and through event participation; no API, mobile app, or third-party integrations are offered.

Name

The European Institute of Printed Circuits

Legal name

EIPC BV

Website

https://eipc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EIPC is a Netherlands-based, 55+ year-old membership association for the European printed circuit board and electronics interconnection industry, offering conferences, technical webinars, a weekly newsletter, and global PCB production statistics to 130+ professionals and 20+ industry partners.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Pewaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: EIPC generates revenue through individual and industry partner memberships, providing access to conferences, webinars, SpeedNews newsletter, and WECC statistical reports.
2. Conference Proceedings Sales: Non-members can purchase conference proceedings for €125 per conference; members receive proceedings free of charge as a membership benefit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

No factual information about the company's core offerings is supported by the provided source material.

Product overview

EIPC is a professional network and industry association for the European electronics industry. The organization operates as a platform providing services centered around conferences (Summer and Winter Conferences), Technical Snapshot Webinars (numbered series), the weekly SpeedNews Newsletter, conference Publications and Proceedings, and WECC Global PCB Production Reports. Members receive free access to proceedings and statistics. The organization facilitates business and technology information exchange through organized events and publications rather than a software product.

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Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FED (Fachverband Electronic Design)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026German industry association representing PCB designers, EMS providers, EDA companies, and process and technology service providers. Co-exhibitor with EIPC at electronica 2026.
• Beratronic GmbHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Nuremberg-based PCB manufacturer, co-exhibitor at EIPC stand during electronica 2026.
• HK Glorysky Electronics Co., Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Chinese PCB manufacturer specializing in 1-20 layer PCBs, co-exhibitor at electronica 2026.
• Piek International Education CentreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IPC Accredited Training and Certification Center operating across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Co-exhibitor at electronica 2026.
• Shenzhen Cirket ElectronicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Turnkey PCBA manufacturer established in 2007, co-exhibitor at electronica 2026.
• WECC (World Electronics Circuits Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Strategic partnership formed in 1998 between major industry associations serving the global electronic circuits industry. EIPC represents European interests on the WECC Statistics and Market Committee, providing members with access to global PCB production reports.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries): IPC is the global trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry, providing standards, training, certification, and events for PCB design and fabrication. It is the most direct functional peer to EIPC, serving the same PCB and interconnection community at a larger global scale.
• SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association): Global trade association serving the electronics manufacturing industry with a focus on surface mount technology, assembly, and reliability. SMTA's mission of bringing electronics manufacturing professionals together for technical exchange is directly comparable to EIPC.
• FED (Fachverband Electronic Design): German industry association representing PCB designers, EMS providers, EDA companies, and process/technology service providers. FED is a directly comparable national trade association and a confirmed EIPC partner/co-exhibitor.

Broad incumbents

• ZVEI (German Electrical and Digital Industry Association): Larger German industry association representing the broader electrical and digital industry, including PCB and electronics manufacturing within a wider portfolio. ZVEI overlaps with EIPC's scope but at a broader industrial level rather than PCB-specialist.
• WECC (World Electronics Circuits Council): Global federation of major PCB industry associations formed in 1998, of which EIPC is a member. WECC produces cross-regional statistics and represents the collective interests of regional PCB associations, making it an umbrella incumbent to EIPC's regional role.

Regional players

• JPCA (Japan Printed Circuit Association): Japanese PCB industry association representing Japanese PCB manufacturers, materials suppliers, and equipment vendors. JPCA is a regional peer serving a comparable function in a different geography.
• HKPCA (Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association): Hong Kong-based trade association serving the Greater China PCB manufacturing community. HKPCA is a regional peer operating in the world's largest PCB producing geography with a comparable membership-and-events model.
• CPCA (China Printed Circuit Association): Chinese national PCB industry association serving manufacturers and suppliers across mainland China. CPCA is a regional peer with the largest member base in the PCB sector globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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