Paige Hookway

Procurement Pro Articles by: Paige Hookway

Managing Editor
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.
If your industrial fibre optic application is a new design, there are really three basic questions your procurement team must answer
Industry Insights

Spec’ing and sourcing industrial fibre optic data links

By William Heath, Commercial Director, OMC If your industrial fibre optic application is a new design, there are really three basic questions your

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Sourcing Strategies

Rochester Electronics explores semiconductor counterfeiting

Counterfeits come in many guises. The most basic definition of a counterfeit is “an imitation intended to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively

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The looming likelihood of new, incremental tariffs designed to balance global trade in essential industries has prompted considering contingency plans
Sourcing Strategies

Mitigating potential tariff impact with authorised component distributors

By Gary Beckstedt, Vice President Quality and Operations, Flip Electronics The looming likelihood of new, incremental tariffs designed to balance global trade in

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News

SmithTrade isn’t just a platform – it’s a partnership

SmithTrade, our exclusive online marketplace, provides a secure and easy solution for buying, bidding on, and selling excess components, peripherals, and equipment. Our

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Black and grey markets pose increasing challenges to supply chain integrity for hardware developers. From counterfeit components infiltrating production lines to unauthorised distribution channels bypassing traceability measures, illicit component markets pose the risk of financial loss, operational disruption, and reputational damage
Black & Grey Markets

Securing your supply chain: tackling black and grey-market risks in electronics

By Justin Sears, Head of Product Marketing for SaaS, Altium Black and grey markets pose increasing challenges to supply chain integrity for hardware

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NVIDIA CEO’s China visit shows Trump trade stance is backfiring
Industry Insights Sourcing Strategies

NVIDIA CEO’s China visit shows Trump’s trade is backfiring

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Beijing just days after Washington imposed fresh curbs on AI chip exports is a clear sign that

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Melexis announces next step in its China strategy
Industry Insights

Melexis announces next step in its China strategy

Melexis, a global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions, announces the next step in its China strategy – a move designed to further strengthen

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Silicon Mountain strengthens US manufacturing capabilities
News

Silicon Mountain strengthens US manufacturing capabilities

Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a provider of custom electronics manufacturing solutions, reaffirms its commitment to US-based production, offering a reliable domestic solution for

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Avnet Silica powering shift to smarter energy solutions
Events

Avnet Silica powering shift to smarter energy solutions

Avnet Silica, an Avnet company, provided details of its participation in the power electronics exhibition, PCIM Europe, which is taking place between 6-8th

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FORTEC Group enhances production strategy for the US market
Industry Insights Market Analysis

FORTEC Group enhances production strategy for the US market

FORTEC Group enables European companies with US customers to optimise their production chains. By combining local manufacturing in the United States with the

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