PCB Industry Evolution: From Mom & Pop Shops to Consolidation

Join host Zach Peterson as he sits down with industry veteran Dan Beaulieu, founder and president of DB Management Group, to explore the dramatic transformation of the PCB manufacturing landscape. With over 30 years of experience working with hundreds of companies, Dan provides unique insights into how the industry has evolved from 1,300 North American PCB shops in 2005 to just 130 today, with 90 of them under $5 million in revenue.

 

In this compelling discussion, Dan shares his perspective on the consolidation wave reshaping the industry, the challenges facing smaller "mom and pop" PCB shops, and the critical role of venture capital in driving growth and technological advancement. He also delves into emerging opportunities in substrate manufacturing and microelectronics, the importance of superior customer service as a competitive differentiator, and strategies for attracting and training the next generation of PCB professionals.

 

👉 Resources from this Episode: 

- Dan's I-Connect article: https://iconnect007.com/article/146612/lessons-from-a-thousand-columns-dan-beaulieu-on-writing-selling-and-staying-the-course/146609/pcb

- Connect with Dan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbbeaulieu/

- Learn More about DB Management Group: https://www.dbmanagementgroup.com/

 

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