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28 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2026 F E AT U R E I N T E RV I E W BY M A R CY L A R O N T, I - C O N N ECT0 07 A New Strategic Partnership in Europe Marcy LaRont connects with OMR Italia General Manager Sara Menclossi and Connex- ion Technologies CEO Craig Wright to discuss the new strategic partnership between OMR Italia and Connexion Technologies: a merger between advanced PCB manufacturing and engineering-led PCB sourcing that "connects two very complemen- tary strengths." What does that mean for the two companies, their customers, and the electronics industry in Europe? Sara and Craig, congratulations on the exciting partnership. Let's start with a brief introduction to your company, the services you offer, and the mar- kets (applications) you serve. Craig Wright: Connexion Technologies is a UK-based advanced manufacturing group focused on high-reliability sectors like aerospace, defence, energy, life sciences, and communications. We cover a wide range of capabilities from advanced PCB manufacturing and semiconductor packag- ing through to RF systems, precision engineering, and integrated supply chain support. At our core, we support complex programs where performance, traceability, and long-term reliability really matter. Sara Menclossi: OMR has been part of the Euro- pean PCB landscape for over 50 years. Today, we're focused on engineering-led PCB sourcing, tech- nical support, and supply chain management. We work with carefully selected manufacturing partners across Europe and Asia, managing projects end- to-end through our technical team. That includes supplier selection, engineering support, and quality supervision to ensure consistency and reliability. Wright: What makes this partnership work is that it connects two very complementary strengths. OMR brings deep PCB expertise. We bring broader advanced manufacturing capability. Together, that's a powerful combination.