The latest Q5 interview is now online, with the CEO of semiconductors, passives and e-mech distributor Anglia.Steve Rawlins gives his view of the components market as it faces up to the challenges of an economic slowdown.
He also talks about Europe becoming more attractive as a location for manufacturing, lengthening lead times on some products, and which end markets are the most active right now.
The five questions this week are:
1. How would you characterise the UK components market, particularly in the light of concerns over the global economic slowdown?
2. Will the recent M&A activity in the UK market raise challenges or opportunities?
3. As rising fuel costs push up transport costs to China do you see signs that Europe may become more attractive as a location for manufacturing?
4. Which end markets are the most active right now?
5. Are lengthening lead times on some products an issue?
Read his answers in the full interview: Q5 interview - Steve Rawlins, Anglia
Remember, you can read all the Electronics Weekly Q5 interviews. From ARM's chairman, Sir Robin Saxby, to touchscreen technology firm Zytronic's MD, Mark Cambridge, the business leaders share their particular insights on the UK electronics industry.
4. Which end markets are the most active right now?
5. Are lengthening lead times on some products an issue?
Read his answers in the full interview: Q5 interview - Steve Rawlins, Anglia
Remember, you can read all the Electronics Weekly Q5 interviews. From ARM's chairman, Sir Robin Saxby, to touchscreen technology firm Zytronic's MD, Mark Cambridge, the business leaders share their particular insights on the UK electronics industry.
