March PCB sales in Germany were up by 5.2% compared to the same period last year, and up by 4% from last month, according to the Central Association of the PCB and Electronic Systems.
Incoming orders, on the other hand, declined by 0.3% for the month; but the first quarter showed significant growth over the same period last year with an increase of 17%.
The book-to-bill ratio went back to 0.97 in March, but the first quarter was at 1.08.
