EMS provider for electronics assembly, cable assembly and module building from prototype to large-scale series.
Connect Group NV
Kampenhout (HQ, BE) · Ieper (BE) · Veldhoven (NL) · San Sebastián (ES) · Owen & Bad Hersfeld (DE) · Oradea (RO) · Kladno (CZ) · Guadalajara (MX) · Suzhou (CN) · Atlanta (US)New on Amplifa
About Connect Group
Connect Group is a European EMS provider (Electronics Manufacturing Services) headquartered in Kampenhout, Belgium. The company manufactures printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), cable harnesses and fiber-optic interconnects, module building, box-build systems and electrical cabinets as well as mechatronic integration for applications such as radar, avionics and control systems. The value chain extends from Design & Development through Rapid Prototyping, New Product Introduction and test development to series production, lifecycle management and after-sales service. Production takes place at eight manufacturing sites in Europe, Asia and America, including the manufacturing center in Oradea (Romania) with cable assembly, PCB assembly and module building under one roof. Industries served include rail transport, medical technology, automotive, industry, defense and aerospace; the AS9100D-certified Defense Hub in Ieper (Belgium) offers coating technology including Humiseal. The company was founded in 1988 as a cable company and employs around 2,700 people.
- Site
- Kampenhout, Belgium
- Processes
- EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), PCBA Assembly / PCB Assembly, Manual and automated THT assembly, Selective soldering, Press-fit technology, High-precision coating (including Humiseal technology), Testing: AOI, ICT, functional tests, boundary scan, HASS/HALT, Cable assembly / Cable & Wire Systems (cable harnesses, fiber-optic interconnects)
- Materials
- Electronic assemblies / printed circuit boards, Cables / cable harnesses, Printed circuit boards / electronic assemblies, Cables and cable harnesses
- Certificates
- AS9100D / ISO 9100, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), EN 17460 (adhesive bonding of rail vehicles), EN 15085 CL1 S (rail vehicle welding), UL508A, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, EN 9100 (AS9100D), EN 17460, EN 15085 CL1 S, Others: UL508A
- Founded
- 1988
- Employees
- 2700
- Industries
- Railway, Healthcare / Medical Technology, Infrastructure, Automotive & Off-road, Industry, Defense & Avionics
- 01
Design & Development
- 02
Rapid Prototyping
- 03
New Product Introduction
- 04
PCB Assembly
- 05
Cable Assembly
- 06
Module Building / Box Build
- 07
Coating
- 08
Test & Inspection
- 09
Life Cycle Management
- 10
Logistics & After-Sales Service
Processes & Materials
Printed circuit boards / electronic assemblies
Assembly to IPC-A-610 Class II/III including selective soldering, press-fit technology and coating.
Cables and cable harnesses
Cable assembly including fiber-optic interconnects with cutting, shrinking, ultrasonic welding and braiding.
Sites
Kampenhout
BEHQ, CWS Competence Center, Customer Focus Center, Logistics Center
- Materials
- Cable assembly, electrical cabinets (UL508A)
- ISO Class 7 cleanroom (PCB)
- ISO Class 8 cleanroom (cable assembly)
Ieper
BEEMS Competence Center, AS9100D Defence Hub, Technology Center, Industrialization & Prototyping
- Materials
- PCB assembly, coating (Humiseal)
- Coating area with standard coatings and Humiseal technology
Veldhoven
NLCustomer Focus Center, NPI, Test & Small Series
- Lot size
- Small series
- Materials
- PCB assembly
San Sebastián
ESTechnology Center, Production Center Electronics & Modules, R&D, NPI & Prototyping
- Materials
- Electronics & Modules
Owen & Bad Hersfeld
DECustomer Sales Center DACH (Connect Group GmbH)
Oradea
ROProduction Center Electronics, CWS & Modules (SC Connectronics Romania SRL)
- Lot size
- Small volumes to large-scale series
- Materials
- Cables, PCB, module building
- Manufacturing center cable/PCB/module building
- ISO Class 7 cleanroom (PCB)
- ISO Class 8 cleanroom (cable assembly)
Kladno
CZProduction Center Electronics & Modules
- Materials
- Electronics & Modules
Guadalajara
MXProduction Center, Customer Focus Center, NPI, R&D
- Materials
- PCB and module assembly
Suzhou
CNProduction Center, PCB Assembly, Module Building, NPI
- Materials
- PCB assembly, module building
Atlanta
USProduction site (opening June 4, 2025), assembly, module building, after-sales
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| PCBA Assembly / PCB AssemblyAssembly | – | – | – | Prototype – Mass production | – |
| Manual and automated THT assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Selective solderingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Press-fit technologyJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| High-precision coating (including Humiseal technology)Surface | – | – | – | – | Electronic assemblies |
| Testing: AOI, ICT, functional tests, boundary scan, HASS/HALTTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cable assembly / Cable & Wire Systems (cable harnesses, fiber-optic interconnects)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| CuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Cables |
| Heat shrinkingSurface | – | – | – | – | Cables |
| Ultrasonic weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | Cables |
| BraidingOther | – | – | – | – | Cables |
| Adhesive bonding of rail vehicles (EN 17460, successor to DIN 6701)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding of rail components (EN 15085 CL1 S)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Module building / Box Build & Industrial Cabinets (system integration, control systems, electricalAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electro-mechanical assembly, rack & cabinet assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechatronics Integration (radar, avionics, control applications)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid PCBA prototypingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design & Development (industrial controllers, IoT devices, gateways, automotive lighting,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production services (Life Cycle Management, CAD, DFM/DFA)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test development / Design for Testing (DFT)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO Class 7 cleanroom | – | – | – | – | PCB assembly sites |
| ISO Class 8 cleanroom | – | – | – | – | Cable assembly sites |
| Manufacturing center cable/PCB/module building | – | – | 30,200 m² | – | Oradea, Romania |
| Electronics & Modules production center | – | – | 10,000 m² | – | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| PCB Assembly & Module Building production center | – | – | 12,000 m² | – | Suzhou, China |
| Technology Center / Industrialization & Prototyping | – | – | 4,800 m² | – | Ypres, Belgium |
| Production & Customer Focus Center | – | – | 9,000 m² | – | San Sebastián, Spain |
| Coating system (new coating area, standard coatings & Humiseal) | – | – | – | 2026 | Ypres, Belgium |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Production takes place in ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanrooms with automatic and manual inspection (AOI, ICT, functional test, boundary scan, HASS/HALT) as well as 100% test coverage through the Connect Technology Centre. The certification portfolio includes, among others, AS9100D, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), EN 17460, EN 15085 CL1 S, UL508A (UL File E548995) and ISO 27001.
| Evidence | Kampenhout | Ieper | Oradea | Kladno |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||||
| EN 9100 (AS9100D) | ||||
| ISO 13485 | ||||
| EN 17460 | ||||
| EN 15085 CL1 S | ||||
| ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS) | ||||
| Others: UL508A |
History
- 1988
Founded as a cable company; today 38+ years of industry experience.
- 2002
Commercial register entry SC Connectronics Romania SRL, Oradea (J05/1277/2002).
- 2023
Relocation of the Mexican plant to new, larger premises in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga.
- 2024
Opening of the Connect Technology Centre (CTC) division on May 17; ISO 13485 certification of Suzhou.
- 2025
EN 17460 certification for Kampenhout and Oradea; opening of Connect Group USA Inc. in Atlanta on June 4; award by Thales Belgium.
- 2026
New coating area in Ieper; UL508A certification; EcoVadis Top 8%; planned expansion of Suzhou PCBA capacity by more than 50%.