Our history
With over 55 years of experience, Neways has continuously evolved alongside the rapid advancement of electronics technology. From its origins as a specialized electronics provider to a global partner in mission-critical solutions, the company has built a strong foundation in engineering, manufacturing and supply chain integration — enabling innovation and reliable performance across industries and generations of technology.
1969: starting from the core of electronics
Neways was founded in 1969 by Gerard Meulensteen, with a strong focus on electronics manufacturing. From the outset, quality, reliability and craftsmanship were central. By building deep expertise in assembling and testing electronic components, the company laid the foundation for long-term customer relationships and positioned itself to grow alongside the increasing complexity of electronic systems.
1980's: first wave of growth
During the 1980s, Neways expanded its activities and customer base, supporting a broader range of industries and applications. Investments in production capabilities and process improvements enabled the company to scale operations while maintaining high quality standards. This period marked the transition from a specialized supplier to a more structured and scalable electronics manufacturing partner.
1990's: global expansion
In the 1990s, Neways began expanding beyond the Netherlands, establishing an international footprint to better serve global customers in Europe and Asia. This expansion enabled closer proximity to key markets and laid the foundation for cross-border collaboration. The company strengthened its capabilities in managing more complex supply chains and production networks, supporting customers with increasing international ambitions.
2000's: towards a leading European electronics player
In the 2000s, Neways accelerated its growth through acquisitions and further international expansion. The company strengthened its position in Europe by expanding its manufacturing footprint and broadening its capabilities. This period marked a shift towards delivering more complex assemblies and systems, supported by enhanced engineering and supply chain capabilities.
2010's: broadening our technological leadership
During the 2010s, Neways further expanded its technological capabilities, moving beyond traditional electronics manufacturing into higher value-added activities. Investments in engineering, system integration and advanced production technologies enabled the company to support more complex, mission-critical applications. Neways increasingly positioned itself as a development and industrialization partner, closely collaborating with customers across the full product lifecycle.
2020's: scaling technology, footprint and capabilities
In the 2020s, Neways accelerated its development into a global technology partner, strengthening its engineering foundation, which today represents a significant part of the organization. The company expanded its international footprint with new and upgraded facilities in Slovakia, Malaysia and the United States, enabling both local customer proximity and global scale-up. At the same time, Neways established a leading position in high-grade cleanroom capabilities, supporting advanced semicon, defense and microelectronics applications.
2025 and beyond: embarking on the next stage of growth
Building on its strong foundation, Neways is entering the next phase of growth with a clear focus on semicon and defense solutions. Through targeted acquisitions, the company is strengthening its position in microelectronics and advanced packaging, expanding its capabilities in high-value, mission-critical technologies. Combined with technology leadership, operational excellence and an integrated operating model, Neways enables seamless collaboration across sites and delivers scalable, high-performance solutions for the most demanding markets.