SCHMID Group (NASDAQ: SHMD) signed a preliminary manufacturing project letter of intent and investment framework agreement with authorities in Banfu Industrial Zone, Zhongshan, China, to build a new manufacturing campus.
The company plans to consolidate two leased plants into a modern, company-owned site, nearly doubling effective China manufacturing capacity. The €11 million investment, mainly financed by local Chinese banks on partially subsidized terms, targets growing demand for advanced wet-process equipment. Construction is expected to begin after final approvals, with operations targeted around mid-2027, supporting SCHMID’s long-term “In China for China” strategy.
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- New China campus expected to nearly double effective manufacturing capacity
- €11 million project mainly financed by local Chinese bank funding
- Consolidation from two leased facilities into a single company-owned campus
- Local development incentives, including long-term land use rights
- Capacity designed to support annual revenue above current China manufacturing levels
- Improved efficiency via better layout, logistics, and optimized workflows
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- Capital commitment of approximately €11 million for land and construction
- Majority of financing secured by project assets and land-use rights
- Project dependent on final land transfer, permitting, and binding agreement
- Operations at the new facility not expected until approximately mid-2027
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China campus investment
€11 million
Total expected investment for land acquisition, construction and infrastructure
Campus operations start
mid-2027
Expected beginning of operations at new China manufacturing facility
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 |
Share issuances/liabilities |
Neutral |
+0.1% |
Equity issuance to offset liabilities and settle convertible notes obligations. |
| May 08 |
Investor call notice |
Neutral |
+5.8% |
Announcement of investor call and webcast to discuss annual results. |
| Apr 30 |
Product introduction |
Positive |
-0.3% |
Launch of Any Layer ET process for advanced packaging and ECTC talk. |
| Apr 27 |
Business update |
Positive |
-12.4% |
Q1 metrics, 2026 guidance reaffirmation and balance-sheet strengthening steps. |
| Mar 11 |
Major equipment order |
Positive |
+10.6% |
Lower two-digit million-USD wet-process systems order for AI/HPC boards. |
Large orders and financing-related milestones have sometimes driven outsized moves, while product and business updates have produced mixed or muted reactions.
Over the past six months, SCHMID has combined commercial wins, balance-sheet actions, and product innovation. A March 11 major wet-process equipment order coincided with a 10.63% gain, while an April Q1 2026 update with guidance reaffirmation saw a -12.41% move. Subsequent technology news and share-issuance announcements produced relatively small reactions. Against this backdrop, today’s plan for a China manufacturing campus—aimed at nearly doubling capacity and supporting future revenue—extends the growth and capacity-build narrative seen in prior orders and business updates.
This announcement outlines SCHMID’s plan to build a China manufacturing campus that consolidates two leased sites into a company-owned facility, targeting nearly double current local capacity. The project’s expected cost is €11 million, with operations planned to begin around mid‑2027. It aims to meet rising demand for wet-process equipment used in HDI, IC substrates and AI server boards. Investors may track project financing progress, construction milestones, and order trends from Chinese customers.
ic substrates
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“manufacturing of high-end HDI boards, IC substrates, AI server boards”
IC substrates are the thin, engineered boards that physically hold and electrically connect semiconductor chips, acting like a tiny motherboard and foundation for each integrated circuit. They manage signal routes and heat and must meet exacting quality standards; shortages, cost changes or production upgrades in substrates can directly affect chip makers’ costs, manufacturing capacity and product availability—information investors use to gauge supply chain risk and profit margins.
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FREUDENSTADT, Germany, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SCHMID Group N.V. (NASDAQ: SHMD) (“SCHMID”), a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries, today announced that it has signed a preliminary manufacturing project letter of intent and investment framework agreement with local authorities in Banfu Industrial Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, regarding the establishment of a new manufacturing campus.
The planned facility will consolidate SCHMID’s existing manufacturing operations currently located at two separate leased facilities into a single company-owned production campus. As a result, SCHMID expects the new facility to provide nearly double the effective manufacturing capacity of its current China operations, through the extension of operational space, improved layout efficiency, streamlined logistics, and optimized production workflows. The facility is expected to provide significant production capacity growth capable of supporting an expected annual revenue substantially above SCHMID’s current China manufacturing capacity.
The investment supports SCHMID’s long-term “In China for China” strategy and is intended to address increasing demand for advanced wet-process equipment used in the manufacturing of high-end HDI boards, IC substrates, AI server boards and other advanced electronic applications, because Chinese customers increasingly require short delivery times, rapid project execution and local support capabilities.
The new manufacturing campus is expected to enhance SCHMID’s ability to respond quickly to customer requirements while improving operational efficiency through the consolidation of its existing operations into a single location.
The total investment for land acquisition, construction and related infrastructure is expected to be approximately
SCHMID expects the majority of the project financing to be provided through local Chinese bank financing on partially subsidized financing terms with such financing anticipated to be primarily secured by the project assets and associated land-use rights.
Construction is expected to commence following completion of the final land transfer and permitting process and the conclusion of a final, binding agreement. SCHMID currently expects to begin operations at the new facility approximately mid-2027.
The establishment of a modern, company-owned manufacturing campus represents an important milestone in SCHMID’s development in China,” said CEO Christian Schmid. “The investment strengthens our ability to support customers in one of the world’s most dynamic electronics manufacturing markets while providing the capacity required for future growth.”
Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding SCHMID’s expected growth, anticipated demand trends, and other statements that are not historical facts. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made in this press release, including: geopolitical events, conflicts or wars, including trade wars, macroeconomic trends including changes in inflation or interest rates, or other events beyond our control on the overall economy, our business and those of our customers and suppliers, including due to supply chain disruptions and expense increases; our limited operating history as a public company; our current dependence on sales to a limited number of customers for most of our revenues; supply chain interruptions and expense increases; unexpected delays in new product introductions; our ability to expand our operations and market share in Europe, China and the U.S.; the effects of competition; and the risk that our technology could have undetected defects or errors. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results are included under “Item 3. Key Information – 3.D. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC May 15, 2026, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable law.
About The SCHMID Group
The SCHMID Group is a world-leading global solutions provider for the high-tech electronic, photovoltaics, glass, and energy systems industries, with its headquarters based in Freudenstadt, Germany. Founded in 1864, today it employs approximately 700 staff members worldwide, and has technology centers and manufacturing sites in multiple locations including Germany and China, in addition to several sales and service locations globally. The Group focuses on developing customized equipment and process solutions for multiple industries including electronics, renewables, and energy storage. Our system and process solutions for the manufacture of substrates, printed circuit boards and other electrical components ensure the highest technology levels, high yields with low production costs, maximized efficiency, quality, and sustainability in green production processes.
Learn more at www.schmid-group.com
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What did SCHMID Group (NASDAQ: SHMD) announce about its new China manufacturing campus?
SCHMID Group announced a preliminary agreement to build a new manufacturing campus in Zhongshan, China. According to SCHMID, the facility will consolidate two existing leased plants and significantly increase effective manufacturing capacity to support future growth in advanced electronics applications.
How much will SCHMID (SHMD) invest in the new Zhongshan manufacturing campus?
SCHMID expects total investment of about €11 million for land, construction, and infrastructure. According to SCHMID, most project financing should come from local Chinese banks on partially subsidized terms, primarily secured by the project assets and related land-use rights.
How will the new China campus affect SCHMID Group’s manufacturing capacity and revenue potential?
The planned campus is expected to nearly double SCHMID’s effective China manufacturing capacity. According to SCHMID, this added capacity is designed to support expected annual revenue substantially above the current China manufacturing capability for advanced wet-process equipment.
When is SCHMID Group’s new China manufacturing facility expected to begin operations?
SCHMID currently expects the new Zhongshan facility to start operations around mid-2027. According to SCHMID, construction will begin after final land transfer, permitting, and a binding agreement are completed, following the preliminary letter of intent and investment framework agreement.
How is SCHMID (SHMD) financing the new China manufacturing campus project?
SCHMID anticipates that most project funding will come from local Chinese bank financing on partially subsidized terms. According to SCHMID, this financing is expected to be primarily secured by the new campus project assets and associated long-term land-use rights.
What strategic goals does SCHMID Group aim to achieve with the new China campus?
The project supports SCHMID’s long-term “In China for China” strategy focused on local production. According to SCHMID, the campus aims to improve response times, logistics, and support for Chinese customers needing advanced wet-process equipment for HDI boards, IC substrates, and AI server boards.
