Nuremberg, September 1, 2010 – The European market for consumer electronics is currently on an upward trend. Sales growth of 4.6%, driven by technical innovations, was recorded in the first six months of this year compared with the first half of the prior year. As a result of the increasing interconnectedness of devices and further developments in the quality of picture, sound and design, consumers are prepared to spend more money on products. Positive growth is also expected for the year as a whole.