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Monday, October 16, 2006
Further market consolidation in Europe
Last year almost all remaining European ODMs disappeared. Now it's time for the European phone brands to realize it's time to go. Nokia and Sony Ericsson are not affected (both have seen good growth this year), but on the other hand most of their phones are made in the less expensive Asia anyway. For Siemens mobile phone division (that was acquired by BenQ last year) and Philips' ditto it hasn't gone as well. Of course both Siemens and Philips are very strong in other markets than mobile phones, so from their point-of-view this is for the best.
Philips pulls a Siemens, sells phone biz to Asian firm - Engadget Mobile
Philips pulls a Siemens, sells phone biz to Asian firm - Engadget Mobile
