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Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia Named Regional Distributor of the Year by Tyco Electronics
HONG KONG, June 17 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
The global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and
undersea telecommunication systems, Tyco Electronics, has named Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia as its
Regional Distributor of the Year - 2009.
The Tyco Electronics Distributor of the Year Awards honor the firm's top performing distribution partners,
and also highlight the standards it has set for its channel partners. This significant achievement represents
Tyco Electronics' highest recognition of the outstanding performance and commitment that Avnet Electronics
Marketing has made to its business in the last year.
In 2009, Avnet Asia focused on Tyco Electronics' core industries and growing the business despite the
challenging market conditions. Avnet's extensive geographical presence in Asia provides a good sales and
technical support coverage model for Tyco Electronics' customer base.
Avnet was praised for a variety of achievements, including sales growth, demand identification and creation,
customer base expansion and working capital velocity.
"It is always rewarding to receive an award. However, receiving this one from a recognized industry pioneer
like Tyco Electronics has made us doubly pleased," said Stephen Wong, president, Avnet Electronics
Marketing Asia. "We will continue to add value to our business partnership with Tyco Electronics to keep both
Tyco Electronics and Avnet at the forefront of the industry, and we look forward to more success to come in
future."
About Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia
Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia is part of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500
company with fiscal 2009 sales exceeding USD16.23 billion. Serving customers in more than 70 countries,
Avnet is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology.
Avnet Electronics Marketing has a significant presence in Asia-Pacific -- the fastest growing electronics
market in the world. With its regional headquarters in Singapore, the company has offices in over 40 locations
in Asia. Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia distributes semiconductors, interconnects, passive and
electromechanical components to serve a wide range of customers including original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, and small- to medium-sized
businesses, and provides associated design-chain and supply-chain services. More information can be found
For further information please contact:
Jaime Chan
Tel: +852-2410-2735
Email: jaime.chan@avnet.com
Brian Paterson (EBA)
Tel: +852-2537-8022
Email: brian@eba.com.hk
SOURCE Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia
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