HONG KONG, June 17 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- 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.
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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 at http://www.em.avnetasia.com .
For further information please contact:
Jaime Chan
Tel: +852-2410-2735
Email: [email protected]
Brian Paterson (EBA)
Tel: +852-2537-8022
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Avnet Electronics Marketing Asia