W&S, an established distributor and service partner of capital equipment, automation solutions and lifecycle services for the electronics manufacturing industry in the Benelux, has announced a new strategic partnership and strengthened shareholder structure to support the next phase of its growth.

As part of this development, Jochem Winkelman has joined W&S as both investor and Managing Director. Having held senior roles within manufacturing and electronics production organisations, he will oversee the company's next phase of growth while working alongside strategic partner DDJ Holdings, the group behind Altus Group in the UK and Ireland and Danutek across Central and Eastern Europe.

The partnership will strengthen W&S's long-term market position, technical capabilities and customer support offering, while creating new opportunities for collaboration across the wider group.

Jochem Winkelman, Managing Director of W&S, said: "W&S has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, customer focus and service quality over many years. By combining this foundation with the experience, resources and industry knowledge available across the wider group, we are creating a stronger platform for future growth while maintaining the close customer relationships and technical support our customers value."

The new structure will allow W&S to further develop its sales, service and lifecycle support capabilities, helping customers maximise equipment performance, improve production efficiency and support long-term manufacturing objectives.

Joe Booth, Chief Executive Officer of Altus Group, said: "We are very excited about this opportunity and look forward to supporting the continued development of W&S. The company has a strong reputation in the Benelux market, long-standing customer relationships and an excellent portfolio of technology partners.

"With Jochem leading the business and the support of the wider group, we believe W&S is well positioned for future growth. By sharing knowledge, expertise and best practices across our organisations, we can further strengthen the support available to both customers and suppliers throughout the region."

For existing customers and suppliers, W&S will continue to operate as the trusted partner they know today. Existing contracts, service levels and ongoing business operations remain unchanged.
To support continuity during the transition, Ruud Bouwhuis and Goos van Pelt will remain actively involved with the business, while Helen Pels will continue her activities within W&S until her retirement, ensuring valuable knowledge and relationships remain in place.
Founded in 1984, W&S has established itself as a trusted partner to electronics manufacturers throughout the Benelux. Through its strengthened shareholder structure and strategic partnership with DDJ Holdings, the company aims to further reinforce its position as a leading provider of equipment, automation solutions and lifecycle services to the electronics manufacturing industry.

CRANSTON, RI -- Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, announced the addition of a new in-house environmental test chamber designed to support the reliability, qualification, and validation requirements of high-performance electronic products.

The advanced thermal test system delivers precise and repeatable temperature conditioning across an extended operating range of -70°C to +200°C, providing customers with expanded access to environmental testing services without the delays and costs often associated with third-party laboratories.

Designed for demanding qualification and reliability applications, the chamber offers programmable temperature cycling and ramp profiles with ±1°C stability, enabling testing aligned with widely recognized industry standards. The system supports key portions of MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, IEC 60068, SAE J1455, and applicable NASA GEVS environmental test procedures.

“This investment strengthens our ability to help customers accelerate product qualification, reduce program risk, and validate performance in real-world operating environments,” said Ed Evangelista, Federal Electronics President. “By combining manufacturing and environmental testing under one roof, we can provide a more streamlined path from prototype through production.”

Customers in aerospace and defense, medical devices, high reliability industrial, and semiconductor capital equipment markets will benefit from faster environmental validation, earlier identification of design vulnerabilities, improved product reliability, and greater supply chain efficiency.

The new capability further enhances Federal Electronics’ vertically integrated manufacturing model, allowing customers to consolidate build, test, and qualification activities with a single U.S.-based partner committed to delivering high-reliability products for mission-critical applications.

For more information about Federal Electronics’ environmental testing and manufacturing services, visit www.federalelec.com or contact sales@federalelec.com.

SAN JOSE, CA ― June 2026 ― Green Circuits, a full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner to leading OEMs in aerospace and defense, medical and life sciences, industrial electronics, and semiconductor and AI hardware markets, today announced that Metatron Private Equity has acquired the company from Evolve Capital Partners and will serve as Green Circuits' new private equity sponsor.

The transaction marks a significant milestone in Green Circuits' continued growth and brings the company's 30 years of manufacturing expertise alongside Metatron's long-term approach to supporting established businesses through long-term investment and operational growth strategies.

Green Circuits has built its reputation on engineering excellence, strong customer relationships, and reliable delivery of high-complexity electronics manufacturing solutions for customers across aerospace and defense, medical, industrial, and advanced technology sectors. Those principles will remain unchanged as the company enters its next phase of growth.

"Today, I'm excited to share an important milestone in the continued growth of Green Circuits," said Michael W. Hinshaw, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Green Circuits. "This partnership strengthens our ability to invest in technology, expand our capabilities, and support customers as their manufacturing needs continue to evolve. It positions us to build on our momentum while creating new opportunities for growth."

Hinshaw emphasized that the company's foundation remains consistent." For more than 30 years, Green Circuits has been built around strong relationships, operational excellence, and investing in great people," he said. "Those principles are not changing. In fact, they are exactly why this partnership made sense.

The partnership also supports Green Circuits' strategy to expand its North American manufacturing footprint, building on the company's recent addition of manufacturing operations in Canada. The expanded footprint strengthens Green Circuits' ability to support customers with greater flexibility, capacity, and regional manufacturing resources.

" This strategic investment enables Green Circuits to continue our growth trajectory while expanding the capabilities, capacity, and value we deliver to our customers and partners," Hinshaw said. "Most importantly, this transition is about growth and expansion, not disruption."
He added that continuity remains a priority throughout the transition.

"Our leadership team remains in place, our customer relationships remain unchanged, and our commitment to service remains as strong as ever," Hinshaw said. "This partnership provides additional resources to support future growth while preserving the culture, responsiveness, and manufacturing excellence our customers expect."

Hinshaw also highlighted the cultural alignment between the two organizations. “We believe there is strong alignment between Green Circuits and Metatron. We care deeply about our employees, our customers, and the quality of the work we deliver, and we are excited to continue building on that foundation together."

Looking ahead, Green Circuits will continue investing in technology, equipment, operational capabilities, and talent to support evolving customer requirements and long-term growth.
"I'm incredibly proud of what our teams have built over the last three decades, and even more excited about where we are headed next," Hinshaw said.

For more information about Green Circuits and its electronics manufacturing services, visit www.greencircuits.com.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Jun 6, 2026, Smartsol Technologies Mexico, a leader in comprehensive solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry, today announces a strategic evolution of its inspection portfolio. With the goal of reaffirming its commitment to technological innovation and the operational stability of its customers, the company has decided to focus its X-ray inspection efforts exclusively through the expansion of its partnership with Creative Electron.

After a period of collaboration with Nordson Test & Inspection, Smartsol is concluding that stage to make way for a more agile solution structure, aligned with the values of loyalty and continuity that define the company. This transition allows Smartsol to guarantee that its customers throughout Mexico receive the most advanced and personalized support in non-destructive inspection technology.

"At Smartsol, we deeply value the permanence of our product lines and honor the loyalty toward our customers and the people who, through teamwork, have built what we are today," said Ivan Romo, Director of Smartsol Technologies. "We are excited to extend our business relationship with Creative Electron for their X-ray solutions across Mexico for our electronics manufacturing customers. We thank Bill Cardoso and Giancarlo de la Garza for the trust and friendship of so many years, which allows us to continue being number one in the market."

The expansion of this agreement ensures that electronics manufacturers in Mexico have direct access to Creative Electron’s X-ray systems, recognized for their innovation in artificial intelligence and technical precision, backed by Smartsol’s elite engineering and technical service team. With this announcement, Smartsol reaffirms its mission to offer only best-in-class solutions, prioritizing long-term relationships and excellence in after-sales service.

For more information about SMarTsol Technologies' products and services, please visit www.smartsol.mx.