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| 12.01.2008 |  | Two Shows and Two Different Worlds |
| Switch and relay analyst, Michael Schwert, recently traveled to Hong Kong and Germany for two industry trade shows. He compares the two events in this issue of MarketEye. | ||
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| 11.10.2008 | | A First Look at the European Switch Market |
| Switch and relay analyst, Michael Schwert, provides an overview of the switch and relay industry in Europe. Future articles from Schwert will include a comparative analysis of the European market to the North American market. | ||
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| 10.06.2008 | | September 2008 Switch Update |
| In this switch MarketEye article, analyst Michael Schwert reports that the North American switch market is up, bookings are the same, and prices are off compared to 2007. | ||
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| 09.15.2008 | | For the First Half-Year Relay Market is Down 13% for Sales and Almost 7% for Bookings Compared to 2007 |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert reports on switches and relays noting slight improvement from last quarter but down overall from 2007. | ||
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| 08.04.2008 | | Where is Relay and Switch Market Heading in the Second Half of 2008; ZF Group Acquires Cherry Corporation |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert explains how the housing and automotive markets are negatively affecting the switch and relay market. He also talks about ZF Group’s acquisition of Cherry Corporation. | ||
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| 07.14.2008 | | Q1 North American Switch Market Sales Dollars are up 6% and Bookings up 8% Over Q4 |
| This week in MarketEye, electromechanical analyst, Michael Schwert reports that the switch market is improving. | ||
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| 06.09.2008 | | Relays Start 2008 where they Finished 2007; And are we in a Recession? |
| In this switch and relay article, Schwert provides an overview of component performance and discusses the effect the economy has on the switch and relay industry. | ||
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| 05.12.2008 | | This is no Time for Isolationism |
| Michael Schwert discusses global trade and how it affects the switch and relay industry in his latest MarketEye article. | ||
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| 03.31.2008 | | Switch and Relay Markets Both Lose Ground in 2007 |
| Switch and relay analyst, Mike Schwert reports an overall decline in the markets for 2007. | ||
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| 03.03.2008 | | Material Costs Jump, Demand Weakens, and the Dollar Slumps |
| Switch and relay expert, Michael Schwert, discusses rising material costs and the falling value of the U.S. dollar. | ||
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| 12.31.2007 | | Switch Market Ends First Three Quarters with Sales Down and Prices up While Relays Sales are Down with Slightly Lower Prices |
| Michael Schwert provides an in-depth analysis on switches and relays for the first part of 2007. | ||
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| 12.17.2007 | | Lead in Children’s Toys; Lessons in Outsourcing Control |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert compares the recent news of lead in the paint of children’s toys to quality control in outsourcing the design and manufacture of switch and relay components. | ||
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| 10.26.2007 | | Markets Continue to Decline; Where is the Relay and Switch Market Heading as 2007 Comes to a Close and 2008 Begins |
| In this MarketEye article, Schwert takes a closer look at the numbers measuring the general manufacturing, automotive, and housing markets. | ||
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| 10.08.2007 | | Switch Market Ends First Half with Sales Down and Prices up; C&K Name Returns to the Marketplace |
| In this electromechanical edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert discusses switch component markets and trends for Q3. He also provides information on the C&K Components company. | ||
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| 09.05.2007 | | North American Relay Market Sales are Down and Bookings Fall While the Switch Market Cools |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert discusses the declining switch and relay markets. He surmises that the negative market is a result of a declining economy. | ||
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| 07.30.2007 | | India may be the Best Long Term Stake in Asia |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert highlights some reasons why India may be a better economical choice to move electronics operations than China. | ||
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| 07.17.2007 | | Switch and Relay Sales Increase in Q1 as Bookings Fall From A Year Ago |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert discusses switch and relay performance including sales and booking trends, pricing, and overall growth. | ||
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| 05.29.2007 | | ITT Sells Its Switch Business; When Will It Be Sold Again? |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert discusses the sale of ITT’s switch business and analyzes how it will affect the industry. | ||
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| 05.14.2007 | | Review of Material Costs and Relay and Switch Prices Plus! - Vemer Siber Buys Signal Lux and Forms Everel |
| Last year Michael Schwert examined the rising cost of raw materials used in the manufacture of switches and relays. He concluded that switch and relay prices would increase. In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert updates this information and examines the movement in prices. | ||
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| 03.26.2007 | | Switch and Relay Markets Move in Opposite Directions in 2006 |
| In this edition of MarkeEye, Schwert analyzes the disparate conditions of switch and relay performance. | ||
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| 03.12.2007 | | Markets in Decline and Disorder; Where is the Relay and Switch Market Heading as Q1 2007 Comes to a Close |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert explains how the declining transportation and housing markets are affecting the switch and relay industry. | ||
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| 02.12.2007 | | Switch Mergers and Acquisitions Heats up the Winter |
| Electromechanical industry expert, Michael Schwert, provides a detailed synopsis of recent acquisitions and mergers in the marketplace. | ||
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| 12.26.2006 | | North American Switch Market Runs 8% Ahead of 2005; While Relays are Down 7% |
| Schwert discusses the disparities among the switch and relay markets. | ||
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| 10.30.2006 | | Ending this Year and Going into 2007, - A Time of Change for the Economy, Geopolitics, and the Electromechanical Component Market |
| This week’s MarketEye includes a 2007 forecast of the electromechanical sector provided by industry expert, Michael Schwert. | ||
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| 10.30.2006 | | electronica: What’s the buzz in Europe? |
| This week electromechanical expert, Michael Schwert, gives a summary report on the electronica trade show. He discusses new switch and relay products and the status of the industry. | ||
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| 10.02.2006 | | Making the Switch to Digital Switching Systems |
| In this week’s MarketEye, Schwert takes a look at digital switching systems. This analysis on digital switching systems includes its construction, features and benefits, and what the future holds for this new technology. | ||
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| 09.11.2006 | | North American Relay Market Down Under Heavy Price Pressure and Switch Market Cools |
| This edition of MarketEye includes a market overview of the switch and relay industry provided by Michael Schwert of Cumulus, Inc. | ||
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| 07.24.2006 | | New Products and Technologies Reappear in the Switch and Relay World |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert discusses new product and technologies in the switch and relay industry. | ||
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| 06.26.2006 | | North American Switch Market Starts off 2006 With a Roar |
| In this week’s edition of MarketEye, Schwert gives a detailed overview of the current status of the switch and relay market. He also discusses how it is affecting the North American economy. | ||
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| 05.30.2006 | | Breaking the Glass Ceiling on Switch & Relay Prices; Rising Costs with Little to no Margin Left |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert provides an outlook on the low margins and the possible rising costs that may result in the switch and relay industry. | ||
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| 04.24.2006 | | The Road to RoHS Confusion |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert discusses the impending effect of the RoHS legislation deadline on the switch and relay industry. | ||
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| 03.27.2006 | | Updates on the Automotive Industry, Rising Costs in China, and Trade Barriers |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert provides an updated analysis on recent developments in the automotive industry, costs in China and trade barriers. | ||
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| 02.27.2006 | | North American Switch Market Ends 2005 with Sales Dollars up 3% and Units 3% Better Than 2004 |
| In this edition of MarketEye, Schwert provides a comparative analysis of the switch and relay market performance in 2004 and 2005. | ||
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| 01.30.2006 | | Takeovers, Acquisitions, Businesses for Sale, and Spin-Offs are Changing the Landscape of the Relay and Switch Industry |
| Schwert discusses the recent selling and acquisitions of switch and relay manufacturers. | ||
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