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What’s new with Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)?

ECIA’s GIPC Environmental Compliance Subject Matter Expert Group has published a document to update members about recent developments regarding Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) exemptions that may affect product categories across the electronics industry. These updates include renewals, modifications, and the introduction of more specific sub-entries, impacting compliance timelines for manufacturers, distributors, and customers. “Several

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Tariffs 101: helping industry navigate current trade environment

ECIA’s GIPC subcommittee on tariffs has issued an information-packed document to help managers understand and educate their customers and employees. This PowerPoint is intended to be a valuable resource as component supply chain partners manage through the changing global trade environment. “The GIPC Tariffs subcommittee has worked very diligently to compile the background, legislative framework,

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ECIA announces 2025 recipient of Northstar Award

ECIA announced the recipient of the association’s highest annual honour, the Northstar Award. This accolade celebrates individuals whose unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and tireless dedication have significantly impacted the field of electronic components and the ECIA community. ECIA President and CEO David Loftus announced the winner at the 2025 Executive Conference held in Rosemont last

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ECIA launches new Partner Award at Executive Conference

ECIA announced the recipient of the newly created Partner Award at its annual Executive Conference held last month in Rosemont, Illinois. The ECIA Partner Award is a new honour that helps to recognise special companies and individuals outside of ECIA that work to advance the industry. These include service partners, other trade organisations, and standards

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Market Analysis

Sales sentiment strong in October, slows in November

The results of the October Industry Pulse survey reveal that overall sales sentiment was sustained at a strong level in October with an overall index average of 122.2, an increase of four points from September. However, the overall sentiment looking forward to November collapses by 18.7 points, down to 103.5, according to survey results. “While

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ECIA announces Distinguished Service Award recipients

ECIA announces the three 2025 Distinguished Service Awards that were bestowed to recognise exceptional individuals who find time in their very busy lives to make significant contributions to ECIA and the industry. ECIA President and CEO David Loftus named the individuals at the 2025 Executive Conference held in Rosemont, Illinois last month. “The first recipient

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Top 50 worldwide authorised distributors 2024

ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Worldwide Authorised Distributors report, and there are some surprises. Each year, Chief Analyst Dale Ford compiles this report from survey results, extensive research of public financial data, input from manufacturers and distributors, and web-based secondary research. Findings reflect both the research and Dale Ford’s deep understanding of the

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