Prices for DRAMs, with the exception of graphics applications, has increased by 3 percent to 6 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2018, according to DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce, resulting in a 5.4 percent increase in global DRAM revenue. Graphics DRAMs experienced the largest price hikes, increasing by 15 percent in Q1. “Most PC…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, has been honored with the 2017 High Service Distributor of the Year award by Littelfuse, a global leader in circuit protection. Mouser received the award at the 2018 Electronic Distribution Show (EDS) in Las Vegas. “We…
DetailsStrong results and new initiatives to drive future growth and profitability Highlights 2018 2017 Change Like-for-like change1 Revenue £1,705.3m £1,511.7m 12.8% 12.8% Adjusted2 operating profit £177.1m £133.2m 33.0% 28.1% Adjusted2 operating profit margin 10.4% 8.8% 1.6 pts 1.4 pts Adjusted2 profit before tax3 £173.1m £128.0m 35.2% 30.0% Adjusted2 earnings per share 28.4p 21.0p 35.2% 29.7% Adjusted2 free cash flow £105.1m…
DetailsIn line with our strategy to build out our value-added service proposition, Electrocomponents plc is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement to acquire IESA, a leading provider of value-added services to industrial customers for a cash consideration of £88 million. Acquisition of leading corporate MRO(1) marketplace provider of value-added services Significantly enhances the…
DetailsIC Insights recently released its May Update to the 2018 McClean Report. This Update included a look at the top-25 1Q18 semiconductor suppliers, a discussion of the 1Q18 IC industry market results, and an update of the 2018 capital spending forecast by company. Overall, the capital spending story for 2018 is becoming much more positive…
DetailsMaster Electronics, a leading global distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, was awarded Carlo Gavazzi’s Outstanidng Distributor Achievement Award. This award was presented by Fred Shirazi, President and CEO of Carlo Gavazzi Americas. Master has been a longtime distributor of Carlo Gavazzi and the relationship continues to grow and flourish. Jon Bach, VP of…
DetailsSager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced the results of its 2017 Supplier Excellence Program. Sager’s Supplier Excellence Program focuses on quality, operations and business systems support, along with management and field level support. Sager is pleased to recognize Phoenix Contact, Kycon,…
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Electronics component shortages are now so severe that some OEMs believe their growth for 2018 could be stymied if they are unable to get parts. “We have not missed deliveries yet, but we are on the edge,” said George Whittier, COO at manufacturing and engineering services provider The Morey Corp. “Shutting down one of our…
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Arrow Electronics Inc. sits today atop the distribution market. Victorious and, for the first time, alone. CEO Michael Long should savor the moment. Except, he has loftier goals. Arrow wants to be a solutions and technology platform offering data, design, engineering, product development, software, supply chain and other services to the global economy. This is…
DetailsTTI, the leading global authorized distributor of electronic components, made the following organizational announcement today at the company’s annual Industry Executive Briefing held during the EDS Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Knight, Senior Vice President TTI Americas, has been promoted to the newly established position of President of the TTI Semiconductor Group. Currently, this…
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