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Article Abstract:

Electrocomponents is a UK company which distributes electronic parts. The company guarantees rapid delivery, which tends to be more important than price for its clients. This allows high margins, and the company's size means that suppliers cannot easily exert price pressure. Bad debts are not a problem since orders tend to be of a small value, and further supplies are not made until deliveries have been paid for. The company has resources to expand abroad and has acquired distributors in Spain and Singapore.

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronic Components and Accessories, Electronic Components

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Electrocomponents

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Electrocomponents is a UK electronics parts concern and is benefiting from a rise in the industrial outout of the UK. The company sells much of its output in the UK through catalogues. Domestic appliances use an increasing number of components and this has helped boost the company's sales. Electrocomponents has invested in a new warehouse, and this should cut operating costs. Profits have risen from European and Australasian operations, and the company's shares represent good value.

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Electrocomponents

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Electrocomponents is likely to be affected by the economic problems of Japan. Premier Farnell, which is also involved in distributing electronic components, has issued a profit warning, though Electrocomponents has a better track record. Electrocomponents is also seeking to enter the Japanese market which means extra costs and the risk that the Japanese economy may not recover for some time. The company may not be able to improve on its long-term growth record.

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