Principal Mineral acquires Conductive Group to expand advanced materials portfolio
Principal Mineral said the deal expands its portfolio across copper foil, laminates, composites and shielding systems used in electronics and other advanced applications.
Principal Mineral said on Aug. 12, 2026, that it acquired Conductive Group, a manufacturer of conductive composite and electromagnetic interference shielding technologies.
The company said the deal expands its advanced materials portfolio across the electronics supply chain, including copper foil, copper-clad laminates, structural composites and shielding systems.
Why it matters
Principal Mineral said the acquisition is intended to strengthen domestic supply chains for advanced materials used in electronics and other technology sectors. In the company’s account, Conductive Group’s products support aerospace, electronics, autonomy, missile systems, radar and avionics platforms, secure communications technologies and electronic warfare systems.
Context and background
Principal Mineral said Conductive Group was founded in 1984 and is based in Cleveland, Utah. The company said Conductive Group operates under three divisions: Conductive Composites, Faraday Cases and Faraday Structures.
The release said the acquisition follows Principal Mineral’s June 2026 purchase of Isola Group. It also said Principal Mineral acquired and relaunched Camden Copper in 2025, preserving a U.S. copper foil plant in Camden, South Carolina.
Principal Mineral said its Camden Copper facility in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is North America’s only producer of electrodeposited copper foil.
What the company said
CEO Adam Johnson said the acquisition is part of a strategy to help ensure “a trusted and resilient supply chain for vital applications.” COO Wes Spurlock said Principal Mineral plans to scale Conductive Group’s capabilities to support customer confidence in a resilient and secure supply chain.
What happens next
Principal Mineral said it is working to secure domestic advanced materials capabilities for telecommunications, aerospace and AI infrastructure. The company did not disclose financial terms in the release.
Sources
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