Annual Report & Accounts 2009
The proposed revision to the RoHS Directive are having a significant impact on industry.

In the current market conditions Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are one of the brightest lights.

Premier Farnell launched several new and innovative tools aimed at our broad base of global customers.

Suppliers are drawn to the unique Premier Farnell value proposition.

The creation of Global Technology Centres (GTCs) has further differentiated Premier Farnell in the market.

Premier Farnell entered the EDE markets in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia during 2007.

China is one of the world’s largest economies with forecasters expecting 2009 GDP of 6%.

India’s electronics industry has undergone rapid development since the 1970s.

Premier Farnell has publicly pledged its commitment to a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the unregulated dismantling of waste electronic products.

2008 saw the second iteration of Premier Farnell’s all-employee engagement survey, “Your Voice”.

Premier Farnell operates a Community Investment Policy which aims to make a contribution to the communities.
