Summit Interconnect buys RF specialist Mega Circuit, expanding to eight plants
What's the deal? Summit InterconnectDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a North American maker of advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), has acquired Mega Circuit, an Addison, Illinois manufacturer specializing in RF and microwave PCBs. The price and workforce impact were not disclosed.
What's the endgame? Founded in 1985, Mega Circuit brings more than 40 years of experience in PTFE-based constructions, low-loss laminates, and advanced materials for high-frequency applications. The deal adds a dedicated RF facility, lifting Summit's network to eight plants — seven of them in the US.
Why now? Summit says the acquisition strengthens its ability to serve customers across aerospace and defense, industrial, and communications markets. It also reinforces a push to expand domestic manufacturing and invest in specialized PCB technologiesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
The signal: The deal fits a wave of consolidation in North American PCB capacity, alongside Epec's purchase of Standard Printed Circuits, Amphenol's agreement to buy AdvancedPCB, and PCB Technologies' $120 million deal for Gorilla CircuitsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The moves point to rising strategic value in specialized domestic manufacturing for defense and other high-reliability markets.
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