DistiBlog - the EPN Distribution Blog

Don't Hit the Road Jack

It is generally the rule that being head of an acquired company is not a good place to be. Once the acquisition dust has settled, said boss usually hits the road to the vacancies page of the local industry newspaper or signs up with a head hunter company.

Don't Drop This On Your Foot!!

I thought only Burger King did Whoppers. I was wrong. Digi-Key has just launched its new print catalogue in the US and Canada. It features just the small matter of more than 18,000 new products featuring 2,560 pages of products from the company’s 391 supplier partners.

Go To The Top of The Class

Well you live and learn. Before today I had never heard of onecall, which since you ask is Premier Farnell’s dedicated distribution service to the higher education sector and research councils.

Europe At Your Fingertips

What you need to know and more likely what you din't know you needed to know can all be found in a humdinger of a comprehensive report on global distribution.

Why I Love the Olympics

It's a holiday here in the UK today so I'm taking a holiday from electronics distribution with my favourite three stories from the Olympics - not Bolt, not Phelps, slightly more unsung heroes.

Brushing Up On Motors

Electronics exhibitions, bar the Electronica juggernaut, have had tough times attracting audiences recently. Engineers just aren’t showing up. Time pressure is too precious to give up for what might be a random search of an exhibition hall in the hope of finding what you want.

It's Free Folks But Move Fast

The UK-based distributor Abacus is giving away, yup you read it right, 500 ultra high energy density batteries in a special offer to promote the Varta lithium polymer battery product, which is targeting a whole range of hand held applications.

The European Adventure - The US Top 10

North American distributors have cast covetous eyes at the European electronics market place since the 70s. Here's a top 10 of those who made it, stuck around and have enjoyed success.

Dr Zandman's Dream Continues

Not strictly distribution Vishay's punt for International Rectifier is an interesting move and one which clearly could have ramifications for the distribution sector.

US Continues Invasion Of Europe

Whatever the perceived weaknesses of the European economies, there's no shortage of distributors ready to try their luck here.

The Maple Leaf Flies Proud

Canada's Maple Leaf flag flew proudly over my local village green in west Sussex this weekend. It was there to mark the day Canadian soldiers took part in the raid on Dieppe in August 1942.

REACH Out - I'll be there

With exquisite timing (see August 4 post) Farnell has moved to ease the worry lines of executives and engineers confronted by the complex regulation that is REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals).