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A Merger That Turns Tariffs Into Opportunity And Scale Into Customer Advantage, with ALL Circuits' Stephane Klajzyngier

EMS@C-LEVEL · 7 Feb 2026 · 18m

What this episode covers

Stephane Klajzyngier, Deputy CEO of ALL Circuits, explains how the mid-2026 merger with DBG transformed the French EMS provider into a global entity with manufacturing in Mexico, Tunisia, China, Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh. He details how tariff-driven RFQs have surged, particularly from Asian companies reshoring to the West, and how the combined entity’s financial depth and purchasing power for cutting-edge equipment provide a competitive advantage. Klajzyngier emphasizes that the 75% common DNA between the companies allows for complementary learning, while three design centers in France, Shenzhen, and Shanghai optimize BOM strategy and component leverage before production begins.

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companies scaling up

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ALL Circuits, DBG, IE
Products
MSL plant
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TODA production system

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