Spotlight On
A spotlight on GD Rectifiers
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D Rectifiers’ is one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of electronic, electrical and industrial components. Alongside power electronics distribution, GD Rectifiers works closely with customers to design and manufacture bespoke components, including: selenium and silicon rectifiers, suppressors, converters, inverters, regulators, capacitors, heatsinks and power assemblies. They manufacture an extensive range of power components and assemblies to suit all applications. They design and manufacture a wide range of heatsinks suitable for power semiconductors, LED lighting and commercial applications, and also offer a repair and replacement service for faulty or ageing semiconductor rectifiers, converters, inverters and regulators. GD Rectifiers is more than a distributor
of electronic components; they offer a wide range of niche services suited to
GD Rectifiers’ factory in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
engineers and purchasers with a focus on customised solutions, from design and build to prototypes and mass production runs. Paul Bentley, managing director reflects on GD Rectifiers’ journey so far this year and discusses what the future has in store for distributors and the power electronics industry.
What is the distribution market like at the moment?
The UK distribution market remains strong, greater currency stability and a realistic valuation on sterling has helped the UK to be more competitive and win new business.
The semiconductor market is still booming due to the on-going demand from the automotive industry with the focus on electric vehicles, putting a strain on the supply chain and causing component shortages. Distributors and customers have used up any stock they had as a result and are now in the process of restocking or streamlining their products due to component obsolescence. Lead times have improved dramatically but we are still an average of 8 weeks. Several OEMs are issuing price reviews with distributors and direct customers, assessing and reviewing product
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performance with a view to announce more product discontinuations.
What is the benefit in using distributors for engineers, and in particular GD Rectifiers?
Today distributors provide greater technical support and input than ever before. We’ve noticed that OEMs are starting to operate with smaller in-house engineering teams, and are relying more heavily on technical expertise from distributors. Distributors are becoming more
prominent in the supply chain as new product launches are increasing, obsolescence is becoming more frequent, causing OEMs to review their builds, drawings and suitable alternatives and customers are demanding more technical support to assist with these changes. Distributors are knowledge centres and are starting to be fully utilised by customers, they offer competitive pricing, know the industry inside out and can advise on OEM trends, lead times and pricing strategies. Distributors help reduce costs for OEMs by providing an extra enquiry and sales stream, allowing OEMs to focus and nurture direct customer accounts. Customers that work with GD Rectifiers specifically benefit from dedicated account
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