FREUDENSTADT, Germany, May 21, 2025 — After a difficult 2024, impacted by the US-China trade tensions, the SCHMID Group (NASDAQ: SHMD) is seeing a positive shift. Order intake is currently meeting expectations, confirming the positive market trend that started in late 2024.
This progress is largely due to the rapid expansion of the AI server market. Increased market interest and demand in this sector are significantly boosting volumes. Current forecasts indicate this trend will continue to strengthen throughout 2025 and into 2026, presenting a favorable outlook for SCHMID.
“The current market trends clearly demonstrate the success of our strategic realignment,” states Christian Schmid, CEO of the SCHMID Group. “The situation is noticeably stabilizing, and we are capitalizing on the opportunities created by technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence.”
Meanwhile, SCHMID is addressing ongoing global challenges from the trade conflict, which remains a significant medium- to long-term factor. The company is assessing various strategic and financial partnership opportunities to enhance its market position in key regions and accelerate growth through targeted collaborations.
“Our aim is to ensure long-term competitiveness and enable sustainable growth,” Christian Schmid adds. “We anticipate making timely decisions on these collaborative initiatives to quickly and effectively seize the available opportunities.”
The SCHMID Group is optimistic about the coming months and years. A solid strategic direction combined with favorable market trends provides a strong base for sustained growth.
About the SCHMID Group
The SCHMID Group is a global leader providing solutions for high-tech industries, including electronics, photovoltaics, glass, and energy systems. SCHMID N.V. and Gebr. SCHMID GmbH are based in Freudenstadt, Germany. Founded in 1864, the company employs over 800 people worldwide and operates technology centers and production facilities in Germany and China, as well as global sales and service locations. The Group focuses on developing customized equipment and process solutions for industries like electronics, renewable energy, and energy storage. Our system and process solutions for producing substrates, printed circuit boards, and other electronic components ensure cutting-edge technology, high yields at low production costs, maximum efficiency, quality, and sustainability through environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
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