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Page 3 Company Overview

Page 4 Shortage Management

Page 5 Worldwide Procurement & Risks

Page 6 Kitting

Page 7 Global Market Pricing

Page 8 Turn-Key Services & Manufacturing

Page 9 Additional Procurement Services

Page 10 Excess Stocks & Asset Disposal

Page 11 Global Locations

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Since our inception in 2003 we have offered customers awealth of industry experience and expertise. Our pedigreedates back to 1989 when our managing director, SimonThake formed Freeway Electronics Ltd and successfullysecured its position as one of the largest independentdistributors of electronic components in the UK, prior to its acquisition in 2000.

Since then Rebound has continued to grow, openingoffices and facilities around the globe. As an independentdistributor of electronic components with global sourcingand supply capabilities, we are able to service theelectronics industry from MRP requirements and costreduction programmes to shortage and excess

management. Personal service and a flexible approachare at the heart of our business, which is why eachcustomer can expect a dedicated sales contact tounderstand their business and their requirements.By combining full service disciplines we can offer a truly integrated approach that is not tied to specificmanufacturers or pricing structures, services not usually found within a franchised distributor's portfolio.

With extensive experience across a plethora of industriesincluding military, aerospace, automotive and medical wehave effectively carved out our own niche that bridges thedivide between franchised distributor and brokers.

Company Overview

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An upturn in production, or supply failure by another vendor can lead toshortage issues and even the threat of a costly line-stop. With our fastenquiry response times, unrivalled sourcing and experience in globallogistics we can take the strain of these shortage issues and deliver thesolutions you need to ensure minimal disruption to your productionschedule.

We understand the importance of this issue and our specialist teamsare able to quickly source shortage electronic components from aroundthe world. From a customers first point of contact he is allocated adedicate account manager who will handle the component sourcingand logistics to make sure that our customers' production lines are noteffected.

With offices in England, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Poland,Romania, Hungary, China, South Africa, Italy and Spain, and one of thelargest and most highly trained teams in the industry, you can rely onRebound to scour the globe to find the shortage components you need.

In addition, we hold an extensive range ofelectronic components in stock in ourpurpose built environmentally controlledwarehouse in the UK.

Shortage Management

As you would expect from a global company our reachand experience allows us to pass on many benefits to ourcustomers. We operate our own dedicate purchasingoffice in Asia that works with the other offices scouring theregional markets to secure the best deals.

We understand though that it is not always buyingproducts at the best possible price - the products alsohave to be of the best quality as well. In an age ofcounterfeiting which is often exacerbated by e-commerceit reassuring to know that combined with our Asianpurchasing office we also have our own Asian based testfacility set up to perform stringent inspection oncomponents. By using dedicated purchasing teams and

test house facilities our customers can be sure that therisk of buying counterfeited goods is not something theyshould loose sleep over.

Worldwide Procurement

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We pride ourselves in delivering a unique approach to electroniccomponent kitting and forms part of our enviable reputation. Using ourproprietary component management system we have taken theconcepts of electronics supply chain management and kitting to awhole new level ensuring that you receive complete, assembly ready,kits when and where they are needed.

Recognising that your needs will be different and varied, we provide atailored service package that takes your BOM and supply it a completepackage. This global service can help with new product introductionsas well as throughout the product's lifecycle by taking away theheadaches of inventory and supply chain management.

Delivering complete, assembly ready, error-free kits that are driven byyour sales and not your forecasts saves you time and money byreducing lead times, matching delivery with production schedule as wellas consolidating administration with just one purchase order and oneinvoice to process.

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Reducing your costs without compromising quality is aphilosophy we strongly believe in here at Rebound. Weare able to put our global sourcing capabilities andextensive experience to analyse your Bill of Materials(BOM) and find you the best products at the best prices.

Today's electronic manufacturing service is arguably one ofthe most competitive industries and conventional purchaseof line items on a BOM is generally set to a standard cost,which can only generate 5-10% gross profit for themanufacturer.

PPV, known as Purchase Price Variance, is one of themost effective methods for substantial cost savings. We

scour the market for opportunities that allow ourcustomers to take advantage of a negative PPV, normallydue to regional, quantificational and seasonal pricevariances.

By using our state-of-the-art information systems, are ableto draw on company expertise and technology resourcesto find the best purchase opportunities.

Global Market Pricing

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With ever increasing demands to outsource, contract electronicsmanufacturing is now one of the fastest growth sectors of the Europeanelectronics market. In today's climate of changing technologies thereality is that every customer has different requirements.

A typical EMS provider would find it difficult to invest in the specialisedequipment, people, training, procedures and controls to meet thesevarying requirements on what might be limited volume contract.However, we believe that your business should not have to settle forless than a total fit, if required we can partner with an accreditedmanufacturing partner providing specialist-manufacturing capabilities to meet your every need all professionally project managed throughRebound Electronics.

Using this approach we are able to offer the broadest array ofintegrated services from the management of component logistics andassembly ready kits through to fully tested PCBs and sub assemblies -a seamless management process, with one single point of contact.

The service is not limited to simple product build though, we also haveestablished partnerships with design and engineering services to offer acomplete solution from initial design through to manufacture and test.Our value-adding services support customers in areas such as designfor manufacturability, design for test and test plan development, as wellas new product introduction (NPI) and planning for component andsupply chain security.

Turn Key Services & Manufacturing

We are committed to proving complete solutions for our

customers what ever their need. With this in mind we

have ensured that we are also able to offer a complete

range of additional procurement services.

Our aim is to streamline your manufacturing process by

offering tailored solutions that meet your needs. By

helping customers save time and money we continue to

keep them at the front line of electronics manufacturing.

Services include:• Tape and Reel packaging service

• Pre-programming of devices to customers

specifications

• Component testing facilities and relationships with

other test houses in throughout Europe, USA and

Asia

• Up-screening to Mil-spec and other certifications

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Issues such as over-forecasting, downsizing and end-of-life situationscan result in the problem of excess inventory. This surplus inventoryties up capital and incurs the costs of management and storage.

Whether you are looking for immediate disposal of your excessinventory or to have it professionally managed, we offer customers a flexible, effective and confidential solution with one of our excessmanagement programmes that help turn redundant stock into cashflow:

Using our expertise within the market place, we can evaluate thecurrent worth of your excess inventory and make customers an outrightoffer helping them realize an immediate return. This service is availableon individual lines or entire lots.

We also offer an alternative with our consignment inventory programme.Using this method we can help you realize the potential worth of yourexcess inventory, whilst you retain control. Our open-book policy, withon-hand and settlement reports, provides full visibility and enables youto monitor your return.

We are also able to handle the disposal of inventory when necessary.In a time when the environmental issues surrounding the disposal ofelectronic devices its good to know the we only partner withenvironmentally aware agencies that can safely dispose of yourunusable stock in-line with all current legislation.

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Head Office:

Newbury, England

• Regional Offices:

North UK (Sales) France Scandinavia Hong Kong

South UK (Sales) Poland South Africa China

Wales Romania Italy Canada

Germany Hungary Spain

Global Locations

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Rebound Electronics • 2100 First Avenue • Newbury Business Park • London Road • Newbury • Berkshire RG14 3PZt: +44 (0)1635 555999 • f: +44 (0)1635 555998 • e: sales@reboundeu.com

www.reboundeu.com

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