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ECIA Announces Session on Global Trade Law and Compliance
David G. Forgue explains the implications for companies operating across borders.
ECIA’s Executive Conference Committee is pleased to announce a new session on Global Trade Law and Compliance, headed by David G. Forgue, Partner at Barnes/Richardson Global Trade Law.
Attendees can explore the shifting landscape of global trade and compliance with this session. David G. Forgue will highlight emerging challenges, evolving regulations, and practical considerations for organizations operating across borders with insights to help navigate today’s complex global environment.
David is a customs and international trade attorney at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn in Chicago. He has practiced Customs and international trade law for almost 30 years and represents companies across the globe.
Read the full press release.
ECIA Welcomes New Members
Five manufacturers’ rep companies and two manufacturers have joined.
ECIA is pleased to welcome the following companies that have recently joined the association: new component manufacturer members are ODU-USA and VPG Force Sensors.
New manufacturers’ representative members are Cover 2 Sales, Inc., Interstate Marketing Associates, Lorenz Sales, Inc., Trilogy Marketing Inc. and Westrep CA.
Read more in the press release.
NEW! Value of a Manufacturer's Rep
Late last year the ECIA released the results of the study entitled, ‘The Value Delivered by Authorized Channel Partners for Electronic Components,’ to identify, analyze, and document the value of authorized channel partners in the electronics components supply chain. The study was conclusive: working with the authorized channel yields key benefits in important strategic and competitive areas.
This report investigates the process of employing manufacturer reps to bolster geographic presence, focusing on their profound relationships with local clientele, which makes them indispensable in channel partnerships.
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ECIA Service partner highlight
Design and CAD Library
Ultra Librarian is the world’s largest CAD library, offering free access to schematic symbols, PCB footprints, 3D STEP models, and reference designs in all major CAD formats making it easier and faster for engineers to select and design in your devices.
They help component manufacturers and distributors connect directly with engineers during design time with access to intelligent CAD models for your devices. With a new device win occurring every 10 seconds on our platform listing your products on Ultra Librarian increases your exposure, and accessibility, helping you reach a wider audience driving sales.
Check out the ebook on How Manufacturers Help Shape the PCP Design Engineer's Journey.
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