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Avnet Ahead of Forecasts in First Quarter

Avnet has perked up the distribution sector by posting first quarter results which topped expectations.

Three Amigos Sign on for Geotest

Geotest Marvin Systems has signed added three distributors to its global sales team.

Update: Acal Buys BFi Optilas - "To be Europe's Number One Specialist"

Acal believes it's acquisition of BFi Optilas places it firmly at the forefront of Europe's specialist distributors.

Mouser Strikes Gold With Comchip

 Mouser has signed a global distribution agreement with SMD diode supplier Comchip Technology.

French Connection Lifts PEI Genesis

PEI-Genesis has continued its push into European markets.

Latest: Acal to buy BFi Optilas

Acal has announced this morning it is to buy BFi Optilas. It will pay 10 million Euro in cash and two million Acal shares to be issued on completion of the deal.

Nu Horizons Unveils UK Training Centre

Nu Horizons Electronics will christen its brand new purpose-built training facility in Coventry with two training seminars next month.

Arrow Chief Upbeat Despite Income Decline

Arrow Electronics has reported income of $12.6m in the third quarter against $76.1m in the same quarter last year.

Climate Friendly Office Wins EBV Green Award

EBV Elektronik has been recognised as having one of the environmentally friendliest offices in Germany.

Happy Harwin Embraces Avnet Abacus Across Europe

High-reliability interconnect company Harwin has extended its distribution agreement with Avnet Abacus to cover the whole of Europe, including Eastern Europe and Spain. The agreement builds on a long-term, partnership between the two companies.

Mouser First Past the Post With Osram LEDs

Mouser Electronics says it is the first distributor to stock Osram Opto Semiconductors’ OSLON SX LED series.

Microchip Forum Rolls Into the UK

Microchip's Worldwide Embedded Designer's Forum will be pitching its tent in the UK in November, so get cracking if you want to attend.