Electronics industry executives are notoriously reluctant to comment on events in the larger economy or in the political sphere. That hasn't changed even now, despite heated US debt/budgetary talks and ominous warnings from economists about events in the country. On Wednesday, President Obama abruptly ended discussions with congressional leaders, reportedly out of frustration. Federal Reserve…
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It's been eight business days since Avnet Executive Chairman Roy Vallee passed the president and CEO reins on to his successor, and he is running a few minutes late for his next appointment. He has spent more than an hour talking with EBN about his 30-plus-year career with {complink 577|Avnet Inc.}, and an hour is…
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Whether it be mouth-watering delicacies, novel destinations, or social network connection, a local flavor is always appreciated by the end consumer. The world of electronic products is no different. An electronic product built with the knowledge of local needs is sure to be a market success. However, getting the proportion of the local essence right…
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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced the promotion of Lynn Torrel to vice president of Avnet United, which supports the top tier global and strategic contract manufacturer accounts. She will now lead the group, replacing Gerry Fay who was recently announced as Avnet’s global logistics…
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MELVILLE, N.Y. — Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) is expanding its global distribution agreement with Carclo Technical Plastics to distribute its optical products in North America and Asia. Carclo Technical Plastics is a global manufacturer of discrete optics and modular optical systems with facilities in Europe, the Americas and in Asia. Carclo products include electro-optic and…
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced the appointment of Matt Grob as executive vice president and chief technology officer (CTO). In his expanded role, Grob will shape Qualcomm's technical path, help coordinate R&D activities across the company, drive development of next-generation wireless technologies, and represent the company's technologies and direction with…
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ORLANDO, Fla. — API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: ATNY) (“API” or the “Company”) a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure systems for defense, aerospace, and commercial applications, today announced it has achieved AS9100 Rev C certification, the quality standard for the aerospace and defense industries, for its Windber, PA and Alum Bank, PA locations.…
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SINGAPORE — element14 (formerly Farnell), the industry’s first fusion of commerce and community supporting engineers and purchasing professionals worldwide, today announced the addition of the Johanson Technology and Johanson Dielectrics high frequency ceramic solutions to its 130,000-strong inventory as part of its global franchise distribution agreement. element14 will offer a broad range of multi and…
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WILMINGTON, Mass. — Heilind Electronics, the largest interconnect distributor in North America, is now stocking NorComp's IP67 SEAL-D® D-Sub Connectors. These connectors are designed for applications that require protection from heavy spray or are exposed to short-term fluid submersion. SEAL-D® connectors offer the same physical size and footprint as standard D-Subs, reducing space on new…
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DALLAS, Texas — RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM (NASDAQ: RFMI) the “Company”), a leader in M2M and wireless communications-enabling technology, has signed a world-wide franchise distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Under the new agreement, Future Electronics will provide global sales, design support…
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