Dear Technetters,

I writing here on the behalf of several concerned parties, including some
European OEMs, CEMs and PCB Manufacturers.

Some European manufacturers are worrying about Base Material Shortage, by
shortage it is understood extended delivery Lead-Time.
Some have seen extended delivery Lead-Time increased by 2 or 4 weeks, on
some more complex Base Material, lead time can run to 14 weeks in some
particular instance.

Do you Technetters from all over the world and from the USA, are witnessing
such increase in delivery time?

Are worrying about it?
Some of you are considering shutting off the plant for some days like some
are considering doing in Europe if it doesn't improve?
Would you comment on your concerns ?
Is there any Base Material Manufacturers here who could give us the status
for their companies?

Please do not over-react to this posting and place big orders as this would
only cause the situation to get worst for most likely no real reason.
PLEASE no "Snow-Ball" effect.

Thank you

Very Best Regards
Roland
Info-Elec Ltd.
Golden Eyes? -  Live and Let Buy...  www.PCB007.com
Providing Global e-Business Solutions For The PCB Industry
Roland Jaquet - Tel. +41-22-880-0405   -   Fax. +41-22-880-0409   -   Cell
+41-79-203-3723
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