Staffordshire-based
Wright Industries has acquired
Exception PCB, returning the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer in Tewkesbury to UK ownership. The company will join Wright Industries’ other investments, and join its
Connexion Technologies group. This strategic acquisition underscores both companies’ shared commitment to building the most advanced manufacturing capability in the UK and supporting the Government’s drive to secure critical industrial infrastructure.
Craig Wright, Connexion Technologies’ chairman and CEO, said: “Bringing Exception PCB back 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.”
Kamal Berberi, Exception PCB’s general manager, said: “Exception PCB has a proud history rooted in British engineering. We are excited to join forces with Connexion Technologies and continue developing strategic technologies that serve our customers.”
This acquisition comes at a time when national focus is returning to domestic capability in manufacturing, especially across sectors such as defence, aerospace, energy, and critical infrastructure. By uniting under UK ownership, Connexion Technologies and Exception PCB will strengthen British industry, protect key supply chains, and support skilled jobs across the UK.