The Issue
PCB material supply chains have become highly concentrated, leaving defense, AI, and advanced manufacturing exposed to single points of failure.
We are securing and building a resilient supply chain for printed circuit boards
Material
Printed circuit board laminate and prepreg materials
Location
USA, Europe, Asia
Stage
Operating
Industries Served
Electronics, Defense, Aerospace
The problem
Electronics are the backbone of modern defense systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The materials that make them possible—including copper foil, laminates, and prepregs—come from highly concentrated supply chains, leaving critical industries exposed to single points of failure. As a premier global manufacturer of PCB materials, Isola sits at a critical layer of that supply chain, and with Principal Mineral, is positioned to strengthen it.
Who Needed It
Defense programs, AI infrastructure builders, and advanced manufacturers need reliable, resilient sources of high-performance PCB materials they can count on.
Why It's Valuable
Isola's global manufacturing platform expands production capacity and diversifies the supply of critical PCB materials. By strengthening this essential layer of the electronics ecosystem, Isola helps customers build more secure, reliable, and future-ready technologies.
The Principal Mineral approach
Principal Mineral acquired Isola to strengthen the printed circuit board supply chain and ensure these critical materials remain secure and available to customers worldwide. At a time when supply chains are becoming increasingly concentrated, Principal Mineral's approach is focused on building resilience, expanding manufacturing capability, and supporting the long-term reliability of these materials.
Expertise
Our materials expertise combined with Camden Copper, integrates and strengthens a critical segment of the PCB supply chain.
Capital
We deployed capital to acquire Isola and bolster this critical supply chain for advanced technologies.
Community
Isola's global manufacturing operations create skilled manufacturing jobs while growing the industrial base.
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