Market Insights

Value-adds, engineering services contribute to distributors’ anticipated strength across all markets.

Supplying military and defense-related companies remains a challenge, as new study predicts a flattening of the global defense market over the next two years.

Restructuring at leading companies may pave the way for new investment, lower product prices in LED market, according to industry researcher IHS.

The global sensor market gets a boost from the popularity of wearables and the Internet of Things, as buyers across a range of industries increase demand.

Efficiency and demand for enhanced communications drive need for industrial automation products—and open the door to Internet-enabled solutions.

The Internet of Things market spells opportunity for distributors of electronic components, but the real payoff may come from driving demand for new products and answering key questions about safety and security.

With the exception of a few products and brands, purchasing managers say buying conditions are fairly stable at the start of 2015.

The uptick in manufacturing is boosting business for industrial distributors, as more expect to make new hires and expand their geographic footprints in the New Year.

Sensors drive growth for supply chain companies in 2015, with wearable electronic devices leading the way.

A host of mergers and acquisitions in 2014 means many companies will start off the New Year as larger organizations; here’s a look at some of the key acquisitions in the manufacturer and distributor market this year.