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First Half Horror for Euro Semi Sales

Those of a nervous disposition, look away now. The latest DMASS figures have just been released and they don't make pretty reading.

London, Copenhagen Host Light Shows

Not sure if this is a last call for attendees or a gentle reminder. Either way there are just two more chances to get along to one day conference examining the hottest of hot topics lighting.

Foremost A-1 for Binder

UK specialist electromechanical distributor Foremost Electronics has signed a deal with Binder Connectors.

Distrelec Prefers Schurter

Status Symbol: Alexander J Stoop (second left) president of Distrelec confers his company's preferred supplier status on Anton Lauber (second right) president, Schurter Components division). The award follows the companies signing an extended pan-European distribution pact which will strengthen Schurter's presence in central and eastern Europe. Products including connectors, fuses, EMI and input systems join the Distrelec product portfolio in these regions.

The agreement is another step in Distrelec's strategy to raise its pan-European presence. Also in the picture are Thomas Leutwiler (left), product manager, Distrelec, Daniel Suger(centre), sales manager, Schurter Switzerland and Ralph Mueller (right), chief executive officer, Schurter AG

MEC Switches On at Digi-Key

And no sooner has the ink dried on one deal at Digi-Key, than the Mont Blanc or possibly plain old-fashioned Biro is poised over another global agreement.

New Vistas for Skyworks at Digi-Key

Talking to your customers is never a bad way of tracking trends and needs in the market. Dave Doherty, vice president of semiconductor product, and his team at Digi-Key have been doing just that.

PPM a Two-Time Winner for TDK-Lambda

PPM has picked up TDK-Lambda's UK Distributor of the Year award for the second year in succession.

Diamond Joins Aspen Rotary Club

UK-based Aspen Electronics, a specialist RF and microwave distributor has clinched a deal with the US company Diamond Antenna and Microwave.

AMS Are Arden Admirers

The photonics distribution business is warming up nicely. A second deal, hot on the heels of BFi Optilas signing Anaren, has been announced.

Mouser Ushers in Heating Revolution

Mouser Electronics' latest signing says its is bringing change to the heating market for the first time in 40 years. 

BFi Boosts Anaren Portfolio

Specialist photonics distributor BFi Optilas has extended its agreement with Anaren to distribute the supplier's wireless consumer components in virtually all of the European market place.

ACAL launches SRAM Raid

This sounds interesting. UK-based ACAL Technology has unveiled a new cross-matching service designed to eliminate extended lead-times for high-speed SRAM, and to future-proof designs by second-sourcing fit, form and function alternatives to virtually any existing SRAM.