# BONUS - What's the SCOOP - 2022 Trends with Rainer Koppitz of KATEK

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2021-12-15
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek

## Summary

Rainer Koppitz, CEO of KATEK, discusses the critical role of electronics in achieving global sustainability goals, arguing that technological innovation is essential to reduce CO2 emissions beyond the minimal 5% reduction seen during the pandemic. He highlights KATEK's strategic focus on high-value electronics, particularly in the automotive sector where OEMs are shifting from traditional tier-one suppliers to co-development partners for EV powertrains and charging infrastructure. Koppitz also analyzes the accelerating consolidation in the European EMS market, driven by private equity entry, the need for regional 'local-for-local' capabilities, and the financial pressure of inventory buildup on smaller players.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek#t=6) Introduction: Rainer Koppitz and KATEK's 2022 Outlook
- [1:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek#t=64) The CO2 Challenge and the Role of Technology
- [4:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek#t=247) Sustainability in Electronics: Efficiency and Storage
- [9:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek#t=541) EVs and the Shift in Automotive Supply Chains
- [12:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek#t=750) Drivers of Consolidation in the European EMS Market
- [17:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2021-12-15-bonus-whats-the-scoop-2022-trends-with-rainer-koppitz-of-katek#t=1079) Defining KATEK as a European Powerhouse in High-Value Electronics

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- KATEK (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Silicon carbide (material)
- Informa (company)

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