UK Up Next For Avnet Embedded and Kontron

Avnet Embedded has continued its expansion of the Kontron franchise in Europe by extending its agreement with the embedded computing supplier to the UK.

Last week the distributor announced a deal Kontron in Italy. Avnet Embedded also has the line in Franceand the Nordic regions through longstanding relationships with Axess Technology and Trident, both Avnet Embedded businesses. This newly extended relationship will provide Avnet Embedded with access to Kontron’s entire range of embedded computing solutions broadening its offering to embedded designers throughout the UK. The franchise agreement with Kontron is also covered globally including America through Avnet Electronics Marketing.

 

 

According to Jürgen Grabow, Vice President of EMEA Sales, Kontron, “This new agreement extends our relationship with Avnet Embedded to most of the major markets in Europe. Their energy, focus and customer-centric approach, based on strong technical know-how have been extremely productive in Italy, France and the Nordic region. Their UK team has demonstrated that they can replicate this performance.”

 

“We are very excited about this opportunity and hope to continue the success in the UKwe have achieved with the Kontron products in France and the Nordics,” said Martin Brooks (pictured), vice president, Avnet Embedded. “Kontron is a key and strategic supplier of innovative world-class products for Avnet Embedded in Europe and this appointment shows that our relationship with them continues to grow and strengthen.”