FRANKFURT, GERMANY - According to industry reports, the German PCB market started the year on a good note, with orders increasing by 8% from December 2007 to January 2008, as reported by the ZVEI, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer’s Association.

According to an association spokesman, “With longer delivery times and a longer planning periods, we have seen an increase in orders. Compared to December 2007, we see an 50% increase in order inflow.”

The German Book-to-Bill-Ratio reached 1.07.  Ratios higher than 1.0 indicate a trend toward increased sales.  Companies have also increased their staffing by 1%.

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