North american pcb booktobill ratio increases to 1. Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced the april findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Ipc europe ipc india international deutsch espanol francais italiano polski portugues ti. Ipc booktobill ratio is up for the fourth consecutive. Ipcs book to bill results for september 2012 pcb solutions. Rigid pcbs represent an estimated 85% of the current pcb market in north america, according to ipc s world pcb production and laminate market report for the year 2005. These ratios are based on monthly data collected from pcb producers that participate in ipc s monthly pcb statistical program. Ipc association connecting electronics industries has announced the january 2016 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Apr 29, 2019 ipc releases pcb industry results for march 2019 bannockburn, ill. Ipc publishes the pcb book tobill ratio at the end of each month. The january, june, october, and december 2019 growth rates have been revised since their original publication due to updated data from statistical. Sales and orders slumped in january, but orders continued to outpace sales, bringing the booktobill ratio up to 1. Nov 29, 2016 ipcs monthly pcb industry statistics are based on data provided by a representative sample of both rigid pcb and flexible circuit manufacturers selling in the usa and canada. Oct 06, 2017 ipcassociation connecting electronics industries recently announced the august 2017 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program.
Sales growth in june remained positive while bookings slipped and the bookto bill ratio returned to parity at 1. Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the august 2016 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Trend in north american pcb book tobill ratio note. Total north american pcb shipments in february 2020 were down 1. Ipc releases pcb industry results for may 2018 ipc. Statistics for the current month are normally available in the last week of the following month. The booktobill ratios climb and positive yearonyear sales growth in march are encouraging signs of a recovery ahead, said sharon starr, ipcs director of market research. Percentage of decrease of the sales billed in june 2003 from that of june 2002. It was founded in 1957 as the institute of printed circuits. Another leading indicator is ipc s pcb book tobill ratio. It is based on threemonth rolling averages of orders and sales, and normally leads industry sales by three to nine months. Until june, monthly pcb orders outpaced sales every month since january, resulting in positive book to bill ratios for the past six months, said sharon starr, ipc director of market research. The january, june, october, and december 2019 growth rates have been revised since their original publication due to updated data from statistical program participants.
May 26, 2010 book to bill ratios and growth rates for rigid pcbs and flexible circuits combined are heavily affected by the rigid pcb segment. Ipc publishes the pcb booktobill ratio at the end of each month. Strong bookings growth pushed the pcb booktobill ratio up to 1. Pcb industry results for december 2019 by month 2020. Pcb orders up, sales down, raising booktobill ratio. June 25ipcassociation connecting electronics industries northbrook, il. Ipc has announced the january findings from its monthly north american pcb statistical program, and reveals that rigid pcb shipments were up 3. January pcb sales and orders were below the levels of january 20. Due to the months positive order growth and negative sales growth, the book tobill. March 26, 2020 ipc announced today the february 2020 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Although sales continued below last years levels, orders were up and the pcb book tobill. Industry shipments and orders in may grew at a strong pace. North american pcb order growth fuels rise in booktobill ratio.
Ipc s monthly pcb sector stats are based on data given by a depictive sample of both rigid pcb as well as flexible circuit makers selling in the united states as well as canada. Both sales and orders were up yearoveryear in january. The north american pcb booktobill ratio strengthened for the third straight month and reached 0. Sales and orders in november were strong and continued to outpace last year. Ipc s pcb booktobill releases are widely published in the industry press and tracked by industry analysts. Ipc releases book tobill ratio and business report for may 2003. North american pcb order growth fuels rise in booktobill. Jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec pcb booktobill ratios 19912018. Pcb industry growth rates and book tobill ratios announced. Ipc releases pcb industry results for june 2019 ipc.
May 01, 2017 ipcs monthly pcb industry statistics are based on data provided by a representative sample of both rigid pcb and flexible circuit manufacturers selling in the usa and canada. Nov 23, 2006 the north american flexible circuit book to bill ratio held steady at 0. Ipc releases pcb industry results for february 2020. Ipc releases pcb industry results for december 2019 ipc announced the december 2019 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Ipc downgrades pcb forecast for 20, booktobill remains. Ipc publishes the pcb booktobill ratio and the pcb statistical program report each month. August 2017 pcb order growth boosts booktobill ratio 2017. Sales and orders slumped in january, but orders continued to outpace sales, bringing the book tobill.
The booktobill ratios are calculated by dividing the value of orders booked over the past three months by the value of sales billed during the. Ipc releases pcb industry results for november 2015 ipc announced today the november findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. The book tobill ratios climb and positive yearonyear sales growth in march are encouraging signs of a recovery ahead, said sharon starr, ipc. Apr 10, 2014 the north american pcb booktobill ratio strengthened for the third straight month and reached 0. Statistics for the current month are typically available in the recently of the following month. Pcb management council pcb suppliers management council ipc. Sales billed shipments in october 2002 decreased 7. Ipc has announced the december 2019 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. A strengthening book tobill ratio is a hopeful sign, but it is still in negative territory, which is an indicator of sluggish growth in the next few months, said sharon starr, ipc.
Rigid pcbs represent an estimated 90 percent of the current pcb industry in north america, according to ipc s world pcb production and laminate market report. The north american pcb book tobill ratio strengthened in march for the fourth straight month, reaching 1. Strong pcb order growth moved the booktobill ratio up to 1. Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced the january 2016 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Mar 31, 2017 ipc releases pcb industry results for february 2017. Printed circuit board pcb industry booktobill ratio for march 2002 was 0. Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the february 2017 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program.
Dec 24, 2015 ipc releases pcb industry results for november 2015 ipc announced today the november findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Presents a chart depicting the ipc pcb book to bill ratio as of june 2002june 2003. Jun 01, 2007 the book to bill ratios and growth rates for rigid pcbs and flexible circuits combined are heavily affected by the rigid pcb segment. Ipcs monthly pcb industry statistics are based on data provided by a representative sample of both rigid pcb and flexible circuit manufacturers selling in the usa and canada. Ipc releases pcb industry results for february 2020 ipc.
Total north american pcb shipments in january 2020 were down 5. The book tobill ratio is a useful metric for tracking the dynamics of supply and demand in the industry, and projecting nearterm sales. Mar 29, 2019 ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the february 2019 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Apr 27, 2018 ipcs monthly pcb industry statistics are based on data provided by a representative sample of both rigid pcb and flexible circuit manufacturers selling in the usa and canada. Ipc releases pcb industry results for march 2018 emsnow. Until june, monthly pcb orders outpaced sales every month since january, resulting in positive book tobill ratios for the past six months, said sharon starr, ipc. Ipc publishes the pcb book to bill ratio at the end of each month. Percent of increase of the june 2002s ratio from that of may 2002. Ipc releases pcb industry results for january 2020. Total north american pcb shipments in march 2020 were up 3. The july 2017 findings from the monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical programme has been announced by ipc association connecting electronics industries.
Ipc releases imspcb booktobill ratio vision systems design. Ipc publishes the pcb book to bill proportion at the end of every month. Printed circuit board pcb industry book tobill ratio for august 2002 was 0. A strengthening booktobill ratio is a hopeful sign, but it is still in negative territory, which is an indicator of sluggish growth in the next few months, said sharon starr, ipcs director of market. Printed circuit board pcb industry booktobill ratio for october 2002 was 0. Positive yearonyear growth in orders and negative growth in sales continued, driving the booktobill ratio up to 1. Although sales and orders continued below last years levels, the pcb booktobill. Ipc is a trade association whose aim is to standardize the assembly and production requirements of electronic equipment and assemblies. North american pcb booktobill ratio turns positive. Slow sales growth continued in november and bookings bounced back, but the book tobill ratio slipped below parity to 0. Statistics for the current month are not available until the last week of the following month. Printed circuit board booktobill announced for november 2012. North american pcb order growth boosts booktobill ratio. The north american pcb booktobill ratio strengthened in march for the fourth straight month, reaching 1.
Yearoveryear growth in march was strong for sales but slipped into negative territory for orders, while the book tobill. The combined rigid and flex industry book to bill ratio in october 2006 was 0. The reports provide recent data on market size and nearterm forecasts, and include book tobill data. North american pcb industry growth continues strong. Nov 02, 2012 booktobill ratios and growth rates for rigid pcbs and flexible circuits combined are heavily affected by the rigid pcb segment. February 27, 2020 ipc announced today the january 2020 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the june 2017 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. The north american pcb booktobill ratio strengthened in marchfor the fourth straight month, reaching1.
The north american pcb book tobill ratio returned to parity at 1. The pcb book tobill ratio has been hovering around 1. Jan 09, 20 booktobill ratios and growth rates for rigid pcbs and flexible circuits combined are heavily affected by the rigid pcb segment. Rigid pcbs represent an estimated 90 percent of the current pcb industry in north america, according to ipcs world pcb production report. Total north american pcb shipments in november 2019 were up 17.
Imspcb business report for december 2006 bannockburn, ill. Although sales and orders continued below last years levels, the pcb booktobill ratio continued upward, reaching 1. Total north american pcb shipments in december 2019 were up 8. Due to continued strong order growth in january, the book tobill. Ipc releases pcb industry results for march 2020 ipc. Ipc announced the december 2019 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Industry data industry data industry trends current pcb book tobill ratio all pcb booktobill ratios ipc statistical programs market research reports government relations government. Ipc association connecting electronics industries has announced the april 2017 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Ipc, the trade association of the electronics interconnect and packaging industry, distributes monthly market reports for the electronics manufacturing services ems and printed circuit board pcb segments. Due to the months positive order growth and negative sales growth, the booktobill ratio returned to positive territory and stands at 1. Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the may findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. The book tobill ratio for the north american rigid pcb. Statistical programs cover the electronics manufacturing services ems, printed circuit board pcb, laminate, process consumables, solder and assembly equipment segments.
Ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the january findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Ipc releases pcb industry results for january 2020 ipc. Pcb booktobill ratios the north american rigid pcb industry booktobill ratio for december 2006 held steady at 0. Ipc releases pcb industry results for november 2019 ipc. Ipc, reports ipc have announced the findings from its monthly interconnect manufacturing services imsprinted circuit board pcb. Slow sales growth continued in november and bookings bounced back, but the booktobill ratio slipped below parity to 0. Book tobill ratio is up for the fourth consecutive month 30 april 2012 ipc has announced the march findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical programme and has revealed that rigid pcb. Jan 05, 20 the information in ipcs monthly pcb industry statistics is based on data provided by a representative sample of both rigid and flexible pcb manufacturers in the us and canada. The north american imspcb booktobill ratio for may 2004 remained steady at 1. Strong yearonyear order growth kept the pcb book tobill ratio high, while sales remained slightly below last year. Ipc s monthly pcb industry statistics are based on data provided by a representative sample of both rigid pcb and flexible circuit manufacturers selling in the usa and canada. Ipc releases pcb industry results for november 2019 ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the november 2019 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program.
Sales and orders both experienced solid yearoveryear growth in february and the booktobill ratio strengthened to 1. Rigid pcbs represent an estimated 85% of the current pcb market in north america, according to ipc s world pcb. The next edition of ipcs north american pcb market report, containing detailed april data from ipcs pcb statistical program, will be available next week. Ipc releases pcb industry results for march 2019 bannockburn, ill. Pcb management council pcb suppliers management council ipc surface mount equipment.
Ipc releases book tobill ratio and business report for. The book tobill ratio has strengthened in recent months, reaching 1. Industry data industry data industry trends current pcb book tobill ratio all pcb booktobill ratios ipc. The book tobill ratios climb and positive yearonyear sales growth in march areencouraging signs of a recovery ahead,said sharon starr, ipc. July 2, 2018 ipc announced today the may 2018 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. They are issued to the trade press near the end of each month reporting selected results of the previous months survey of north american pcb sales.
The monthly report presents detailed findings on rigid pcb and flexible circuit sales and orders, including separate rigid and flex booktobill ratios, growth trends by company size. The reports provide recent data on market size and nearterm forecasts, and include book tobill. Ipc releases pcb industry results for november 2012. North american pcb industry sales growth ends 2019 up 7. Slow sales growth continued in november and bookings bounced back, but the book tobill. North american pcb booktobill ratio nearing parity.
Ipc releases pcb industry results for december 2019 ipc. Rigid pcbs represent an estimated 90 percent of the current pcb industry in north america, according to ipc s world pcb. The reports provide recent data on market size and nearterm forecasts, and include booktobill data. Ipc releases pcb industry results for july 2019 ipc. North american pcb order growth pushes booktobill ratio. Strong yearonyear growth in orders drove the booktobill ratio up to 1. The book to bill ratio for the north american rigid pcb industry in january 2011 rose to 0. Ipc members are eligible to participate in ipcs statistical programs, which provide free monthly or quarterly reports for specific industry and product markets. April 30, 2020 ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the march 2020 findings from its north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. Ipc has announced the march 2020 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. May 01, 2017 ipc association connecting electronics industries announced today the march 2017 findings from its monthly north american printed circuit board pcb statistical program. The book tobill ratios and growth rates for rigid pcbs and flexible circuits combined are heavily affected by the rigid pcb segment.
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