Distributors expand product and service capabilities While Allied expands LCD Display solutions capabilities, Mouser teams up to provide USB Type C solutions for wide range of end-use applications. Allied will offer products from Focus Display Solutions, an engineer-based LCD company. Categories include multi-interface color TFT modules, low-power LCDs, touch-panel technology, low-cost/min-stock TFTs, and character and… Read More
Top Mergers and Acquisitions of 2015
2015 Top Mergers and Acquisitions of 2015 In the Supply Chain Trends section of GlobalPurchasing.com Chris Beeson blogs about the semiconductor industry and the activity around mergers and acquisitions. Who is Chris Beeson? He is the executive vice president of sales and supplier development for Digi-Key. Here are a few of the Top Mergers and… Read More
Making Moves Toward Authorized Distribution
It’s no secret that most electronics purchasers buy most of the components they are sourcing from authorized distributors. It’s also true that when parts are in short supply and can’t be purchased from authorized distributors, buyers turn to non-franchised independent distributors, which may have the parts in stock or know where they can be sourced…. Read More
Filtrona acquired Richco
Filtrona plc acquired Richco, Inc. November 18, 2011 November 18, 2011 Filtrona acquired Richco, Inc. Who was Richco? Since 1954 Richco specialized in manufacturing quality plastic fasteners, wire management devices, circuit board hardware, and custom components. Who is Essentra? Filtrona plc officially changed its name to Essentra plc on June 26, 2013. The Essentra name… Read More