AQC

What AQC does

AQC B.V. is an independent Dutch Printed Circuit Board (PCB) distributor and knowledge center headquartered in Helmond, Netherlands, founded in November 2014. The company functions as a B2B one-stop-shop for the electronics industry, sourcing customized PCBs from multiple global production partners rather than operating its own fab. Its product portfolio spans multilayer boards up to 80 layers, HDI, RF/microwave, aluminum/IMS, flexible, flex-rigid, and specialty products (heavy copper, extreme sizes, stretchable circuits). The company maintains an in-house quality-control laboratory equipped with Beuhler microsection analysis and a Glenbrook Jewelbox 100T X-ray system, and applies AQL inspection to all outgoing product.

AQC generates revenue primarily through quote-based one-time PCB product sales complemented by technical advisory during the design phase, laboratory testing services, and educational seminars. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct B2B engagement, a multilingual website (Dutch/English/German), and participation in regional trade shows such as E&A Utrecht and WOTS, plus proprietary AQC Technology Days. Target verticals are industrial electronics (primary), medical devices, RF/microwave, and aerospace and defense. The firm is privately held under Dutch B.V. structure with 11–50 employees, holds ISO 9001:2015 (LRQA, recertified March 2026) and IPC-A-600 certifications (April 2026), and discloses no external institutional investment.

Name

AQC

Legal name

AQC B.V.

Website

https://aqcbv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AQC B.V. is an independent Dutch B2B PCB distributor and knowledge center, supplying customized printed circuit boards across multilayer, HDI, RF, flex-rigid, and specialty technologies to industrial, medical, RF/microwave, and aerospace customers worldwide, with in-house laboratory quality control and design advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printed Circuit Boards (PCB Distribution)

NAICS

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Fabrication (Rigid PCBs) (HDAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH), PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Printed circuit boards
• PCB supplier
• Multilayer PCBs
• Flex rigid PCB
• RF microwave PCB

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PCB Product Sales: One-time sale of customized Printed Circuit Boards ranging from simple single-sided to complex multilayer, HDI, RF, flex-rigid, and special products. Sales volumes range from prototypes to mass production runs.
2. Technical Advisory Services: Consulting and advisory services during PCB design phase, including stack-up design, producibility checks, and design optimization advice.
3. Laboratory Testing Services: Quality control and testing services including microsection analysis, X-ray inspection, thermal stress testing, and metallographic analysis for both internal quality assurance and customer support.
4. Seminars and Training: Meetings, seminars, and courses for customers sharing PCB industry expertise and knowledge. Facilities accommodate 20-30 persons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AQC B.V. is an independent one-stop-shop distributor and supply-chain partner for high-technology Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), serving the entire electronics industry. The company supplies custom PCBs — including multilayer, HDI, RF/microwave, aluminum, flexible, flex-rigid, single/double-sided, and specialty PCBs — sourced through production partners on multiple continents. Each delivery is quality-verified at AQC's in-house laboratory at Helmond headquarters, and customers receive technical advisory and design-for-manufacturability (DfM) support throughout the product lifecycle.

Product overview

AQC B.V. is an independent one-stop-shop PCB (Printed Circuit Board) supplier serving the electronics industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of PCB products including Multilayer Products (up to 80 layers), High Density Interconnect (HDI) boards, RF Printed Circuit Boards, Aluminum Products (MCPCB), Flexible Circuits, Flex Rigid PCBs, Single-Double Sided boards, and Special Products for custom requirements. Beyond product supply, AQC provides laboratory quality control services, PCB design advisory support, and educational meetings, seminars, and courses to share expertise with customers. The company positions itself as a knowledge center for companies purchasing PCBs, offering consultation services from prototype through mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Printboerke: A cultural concept/artistic sculpture honoring traditional market trading practices. Named after the Dutch market trading tradition, the Printboerke sculpture represents AQC's commitment to fair dealing and handshake agreements in PCB business.

Products and services

• Multilayer Products Multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs) supplied as a standalone product category, designed for electronics that require multiple conductive layers for signal integrity, power distribution, and routing density. Sold to B2B customers in the electronics industry via quote-based engagement.
• HDI Products High-Density Interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards supplied as a standalone product line, featuring fine lines and microvias for dense, compact electronic designs. Sold to B2B customers that require miniaturized, high-routing-density PCB solutions.
• RF Printed Circuit Board Radio-frequency and microwave-grade printed circuit boards supplied as a specialty product line for high-frequency electronics applications. Targeted at B2B customers building RF/microwave electronics that need controlled-impedance, low-loss PCB constructions.
• Aluminium Products Aluminium-based printed circuit boards (also known as metal-core or IMS PCBs) supplied as a standalone product category, typically used in LED lighting, power electronics, and thermal-management applications. Sold to B2B customers requiring improved heat dissipation from their PCBs.
• Flexible Circuits Flexible (flex) printed circuit boards supplied as a standalone product category for electronics that require bendable, three-dimensional, or dynamic-flexing circuits. Sold to B2B customers in industrial, medical, and aerospace electronics applications.
• Flex Rigid PCB Flex-rigid printed circuit boards combining flexible and rigid PCB sections in a single construction, supplied as a standalone product category. Sold to B2B customers that need to eliminate connectors, reduce assembly steps, or build compact 3D electronics packaging.
• Single-Double Sided Single-sided and double-sided printed circuit boards supplied as a standalone product category for simpler, lower-complexity electronic designs. Sold to B2B customers needing cost-effective, low-layer-count PCBs for industrial and consumer electronics.
• Special Products Specialty and non-standard printed circuit board constructions supplied as a standalone product category for customers requiring custom, unusual, or application-specific PCB designs that fall outside AQC's standard multilayer/HDI/RF/flex/aluminum offerings.
• Laboratory Services In-house laboratory quality-verification services for printed circuit boards, performed at AQC's Helmond, Netherlands facility. Includes AQL (Acceptance Quality Limit) inspection, microsection analysis, X-ray inspection, and Beuhler machine and Jewelbox 100T-based analysis to verify incoming PCB quality before delivery to B2B customers.
• Advisory & Support Services Engineering advisory and design-for-manufacturability (DfM) support services provided alongside PCB supply. Aimed at B2B customers during the design, prototyping, and production phases to help them choose the right PCB technology, optimize designs for manufacturability, and qualify PCB suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Single & Multilayer PCBs up to 80 layers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AT&S (Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik): Austrian-headquartered global PCB and substrate manufacturer with advanced packaging/HDI capabilities. Adjacent peer — not a direct distributor competitor, but a European PCB heavyweight operating in segments AQC serves (medical, automotive, industrial).
• JLCPCB: China-based PCB prototype and small-volume manufacturer with massive global scale and aggressive pricing. Represents the cost-leading incumbent against which AQC's premium, advisory-led model competes.
• Schweizer Electronic: German PCB manufacturer focused on high-tech automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. Comparable to AQC in high-reliability segment focus, but operates owned fab lines versus AQC's distribution model.
• PCBWay: China-based PCB manufacturer/distributor with global online ordering and a broad community of maker/electronics customers. Comparable as a multi-tech PCB supplier but with a fundamentally different (low-cost, self-service) GTM.

Emerging players

• ALLPCB: China-based PCB and PCBA service provider with global online platform. Comparable to AQC in technology breadth and quick-turn positioning, though at a lower price point and with self-service ordering.

Direct peers

• Eurocircuits: European PCB prototype and small-series manufacturer/distributor based in Belgium. Directly comparable to AQC as a multi-technology PCB supplier serving European electronics customers with quick-turn service.
• PCBCart: Global PCB fabrication and assembly services provider with strong online quoting platform. Comparable to AQC in offering multi-technology PCB supply, though PCBCart owns its own production lines.
• Beta LAYOUT: Germany-based PCB prototyping and small-batch supplier serving the European market with online ordering and design support. Comparable to AQC in customer base, geography, and service-led distribution model.
• Multi Circuit Boards (MultiCB): European PCB supplier offering prototype to mass production with quick-turn service. Comparable to AQC in independent distribution positioning and multi-technology product range.
• NCAB Group: Swedish publicly-listed PCB sourcing specialist that sources from multiple global production partners and emphasizes quality management. Closest public-market comparable to AQC's independent-distributor model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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