The recovery in the German distribution market is well under way. It grew 8% to 745m Euro in the second quarter continuing the positive trend of the first quarter according to the latest figures from FBDI, Germany’s component distribution association. Optimism is slightly punctured by bookings weakening to 714m. Euro. The book-to-bill-rate fell to 0.96. Semiconductors lead the way. Sales of 517m Euro represent 69% of the market, followed by passive components with 106m Euro (14%) and electromechanical components at 77m. Euro (10%). The rest of the market is divided between displays (3%), power supplies (2%) and sensors (1%). As already indicated in the last quarter, the strong growth of orders from beginning of the year has impacted the turnover of semiconductors in the second quarter. This market sector has grown by more than 10% in comparison to the same period in 2013. FBDi Chairman of the board, Georg Steinberger,…
FBDI, Germany’s component distribution association has taken a new initiative on component traceability. It has established a Traceability work group which will work to integrate the latest requirements…
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The German component distribution industry has bounced back from a torrid year and reported sales growth of 20% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to Q4 2012.…