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Building An Agile, Global EMS To Serve EV Makers And Data Centers, with ALL Circuits CEO Bruno Racault

EMS@C-LEVEL · 7 Feb 2026 · 14m

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Bruno Racault, CEO of ALL Circuits, discusses how the DBG–ALL Circuits alliance positions the company to serve the EV and data center markets by leveraging a global footprint across Europe, the Americas, China, India, and Vietnam. He explains that while European EV adoption has reached 50%, the market is dominated by American and Chinese manufacturers, creating opportunities for agile EMS providers who can navigate complex supply chains and tariff environments. Racault highlights the strategic value of the merger in accessing Chinese equipment pricing and component markets, while emphasizing the need for design-for-agility, automation, and AI to manage unpredictability in forecasting and customer demand.

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