Paige Hookway

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Paige Hookway

Paige Hookway is the Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, where she brings over a decade of industry experience to shaping insightful, engaging, and forward-thinking content for the global electronics community. After graduating from the University of Greenwich with a 2:1 in English Literature, Paige blended her love of storytelling with a deep curiosity for technology – carving out a career that champions both innovation and the people behind it. Across her 10+ years in the sector, Paige has developed a strong reputation for uncovering emerging trends, translating complex concepts into accessible insights, and spotlighting the voices shaping the future of engineering. She is particularly passionate about encouraging the next generation of engineers and elevating women in tech narratives that inspire, empower, and drive meaningful change. When she’s not immersed in the latest engineering developments, Paige can be found wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of tea and a good book.
Adam Fletcher, chairman of the Electronics components Supply Network says procurement professionals must be proactively involved early in planning new designs
Industry Insights Market Analysis Sourcing Strategies

Procurement in a proprietary components’ world

There are numerous factors that contribute to the success or otherwise of an organisation’s sourcing strategy; choice of suppliers, logistics, legal structures, industry,

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For engineers and technicians seeking to replace components in legacy equipment, understanding product naming conventions is critical
Industry Insights

Decoding semiconductor naming conventions for legacy products

For engineers and technicians seeking to replace components in legacy equipment, understanding product naming conventions is critical. Countless spin-offs and acquisitions in the

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Europlacer is pleased to announce the appointment of WIN-TEK as its official distributor in Italy, providing access to Europlacer's iineo
News

Europlacer appoints WIN-TEK as distributor

Europlacer is pleased to announce the appointment of WIN-TEK as its official distributor in Italy. This partnership will enable Italian manufacturers to directly

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Procurement Pro takes a look at the top news stories from September 2025
News

Top news stories in September

Procurement Pro takes a look at the top news stories from September 2025 – featuring this month is allegations that China was urging

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Global spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment totalled $33.07 billion in Q2 of 2025, according to SEMI and SEAJ
Market Analysis

Global spend on manufacturing equipment hit £33bn this year

Global spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment totalled $33.07 billion in Q2 of 2025, according to SEMI and SEAJ. Q2 2025 spending was up

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Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Quantic Evans, a company providing high-energy density capacitors
News

Mouser will distribute Quantic Evans’ hybrid capacitors

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Quantic Evans, a company providing high-energy density capacitors for demanding mission-critical applications. Quantic Evans’

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UK electronics manufacturers are responding to shipping delays and rising demand for goods by tactically building stock levels
Market Analysis

UK electronics manufacturers tactically building stock levels

UK electronics manufacturers are responding to shipping delays and rising demand for goods by tactically building stock levels as they approach the last

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Yole Group's latest Automotive White paper Vol. 2, shows that the automotive semiconductor market is set to grow
Market Analysis

Automotive semiconductor market will hit $132 billion in 2030

Yole Group’s latest Automotive White paper Vol. 2, shows that the automotive semiconductor market is set to grow from $68 billion in 2024

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Sofics recently announced its official inclusion in the GlobalFoundries (GF) GlobalSolutions Ecosystem, expanding its reach
News

Sofics now part of GlobalFoundries ecosystem

Sofics recently announced its official inclusion in the GlobalFoundries (GF) GlobalSolutions Ecosystem, expanding its reach across GF’s wide range of technology platforms. Sofics

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Aramex UK urges British firms to prepare amid UK-Gulf trade deal
Supply Chain Management

British firms urged to prepare amid UK-Gulf trade deal

With the UK edging closer to agreeing a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, international logistics specialist Aramex UK has urged

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