Ventec strengthens commitment to Halogen-Free PCB manufacturing in Europe
A substantial stockholding investment at Ventec International Group’s headquarters in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, ensures consistent supply and enhances delivery efficiency. The PCB materials specialist—renowned for its innovation, manufacturing, and comprehensive offering of copper-clad laminates, prepregs, process consumables, and PCB production equipment—has established significant inventory volumes of halogen-free FR4.1 and FR15.1 materials at its European hub.
OEMs increasingly prioritize halogen-free substrates to meet regulatory requirements such as RoHS and REACH, while many also adopt them voluntarily to boost their environmental credentials. Ensuring a stable, long-term supply of halogen-free laminate and prepreg materials for PCB manufacturing helps safeguard the entire value chain—minimizing costs and avoiding delays associated with sourcing alternatives. Ventec’s expanded local inventory at its European headquarters in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, strengthens supply chain resilience and shortens lead times through direct regional shipping.
Beyond contributing to sustainability goals, halogen-free FR15.1 materials offer enhanced performance benefits, including improved thermal stability and reliability, when compared to traditional FR4 or FR4.1 substrates. While FR4 formulas such as Ventec’s VT-481 / VT-47 target general-purpose and cost-sensitive applications, halogen-free FR15.1 VT-441V / VT-447V with MOT / RTI ratings over 150°C are often chosen for enhanced thermal performance across a wide range of applications including automotive, industrial and increasing commercial aerospace applications.
Ventec’s FR4.1 and FR15.1 materials, VT-441 / VT-441V and VT-447 / VT-447V, provide outstanding thermal reliability, with low Z-axis coefficient or thermal expansion (CTE) and glass transition temperature (Tg) covering the mid-to-high range from 150°C to 190°C. These phenolic-cured materials are resistant to conductive anodic filament (CAF) formation, with electrical and mechanical parameters equivalent to or better than Ventec’s market leading VT-481 and VT-47 FR4 systems.
“Trading conditions worldwide are challenging the supply chains of high-tech manufacturing businesses, resulting in significant changes to EMEA supply chains for halogen-free laminates and prepregs” commented Mark Goodwin, COO of Ventec. “Our strategic stock investment in these FR4.1 and FR15.1 materials strengthens Ventec’s commitment to Europe’s PCB makers and upholds the industry’s commitment to sustainability. While others take a step back from EMEA, Ventec takes a step forward.”
Source: ventec-group.com/news