GERMANY: TANTALUM CHIPS FROM SIEMENS MATSUSHITA

Article Abstract:

The German Heidenheim-based capacitor division of the German-Japanese joint venture Siemens Matsushita Components wants to strengthen its position in the world market for tantalum chip capacitors. The company recently tripled the annual production capacity to 1bn tantalum chips by opening a new factory in Evora, Portugal. From 2001, the factory is to have a production capacity of 1.6bn tantalum chips. Until now, the company has produced tantalum chips only in Heidenheim. Later on, another factory might be built in Asia. At present, Siemens Matsushita is ranked only seventh in the world market for tantalum chips. However, it is the only producer of tantalum chips in the European Union and is there a leading supplier for the automotive industry. The company sees catch-up demand in Asia and America and wants to strengthen activities there. In the fiscal year 1997/1998, tantalum chips accounted for DM 90mn of the DM 450mn turnover of Siemens Matsushita's capacitor division. The turnover from tantalum chips should increase to DM 200mn by 2000. In 1997/1998, total turnover of Siemens Matsushita Components amounted to DM 1.71bn, of which Germany accounted for 21%, other European countries for 38%, the Asian/Pacific region 17%, America 10% and in-house demand for 13%.

Comment:

Siemens Matsushita Components wants to strengthen its position in the world market for tantalum chip capacitors.

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Japan, Semiconductor Parts, Expanded capacity, plant expansion, Siemens-Matsushita Components GmbH

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GERMANY: WHAT TO BECOME OF SIEMENS EC?

Article Abstract:

After Siemens group has decided to part from its components activities, the division of electromechanical components is up for sale as well. In an interview Volkhart Matthaus, managing director of Siemens EC, and Hans Illig, the head of the distribution sector, explained what is to become of Siemens EC. The division will be set up as an independent legal entity, which then is to find a partner. A stock market floatation is not planned. For the ongoing business year 1998/99 ending 30 September, turnover is expected to grow at a two-digit rate to about DM 1.7bn. It is to double by 2003.

Comment:

Announces plan to sell its electronic components division, forecasts growth for 1998/99.

Diversified Companies, Asset sales & divestitures, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronic Components, Siemens AG

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GERMANY: CONRAD BETS ON B2B

Article Abstract:

Conrad Electronic is to increase activities in the B2B sector. The company offers business partners to deliver within 24 hours. It also expanded its product range to 50,000 products, and increased the number of suppliers to 2,400. The distributor has a turnover of DM 1.3bn, of which DM 200mn is generated in the B2B sector. Mail orders account for 50% of the turnover, outlets 35%, while 15% is from Internet business. Conrad is participating in a range of Internet portals. It expects significant growth from sales via portals in the next few months.

Retail Trade

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