Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Acquisition by Burton specialist sees manufacturer return to UK ownership

Burton-based Wright Industries, a specialist provider of investment, development and turnaround services for UK engineering SMEs, has acquired Exception PCB Ltd.

The deal returns the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturer to UK ownership.

Tewkesbury-based Exception PCB will join Wright Industries’ other investments, as part of the Connexion Technologies group.

Craig Wright, chairman & CEO at Connexion Technologies, said: “Bringing Exception PCB back from Asian into UK ownership strengthens our national manufacturing resilience, aligns with UK Government objectives, and opens new opportunities to innovate, invest, and lead.

“The business has undergone significant recent investment in its processing technology to place it at the forefront of PCB manufacturing globally and we are proud to support its continued growth.”

“Exception PCB has a proud history rooted in British engineering,” said Kamal Berberi, general manager at Exception PCB. “We’re excited to join forces with Connexion Technologies and continue developing strategic technologies that serve our customers.”

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