Avnet Extends Distribution Agreement with Samtec to Include Asia

Samtec and Avnet relationship in Asia and their combined technical and supply chain solutions shorten development time from prototype to production

Strengthening their existing association, Samtec, a global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, and Avnet, a leading global provider of technology solutions, announced that they are extending their distribution agreement.

This means customers of Avnet in Japan and Asia Pacific (APAC) will now have access to the entire product portfolio of Samtec. With their franchise already in the Europe, Americas and at select locations in APAC, the latest global pact highlights the importance of supporting clients wherever they build and design new technology products.

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Benefits to customers

Speaking about the development, Vince Arena, Director Global Supplier Management, Avnet, said, “In today’s design anywhere, build anywhere world, the ability to extend our line card for our global customers is critical to helping them take their ideas from design to prototype to production.”

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Arena further said, “During a partnership that has grown steadily for almost 30 years, Samtec recognises the importance of Avnet’s end-to-end product development ecosystem and the benefits it provides to our customers. This global franchise will further offer our customers in Asia and across the world the interconnect solutions they need to take their ideas to market.”

Scott Lamb, Director of Global Distribution, Samtec, said, “Samtec and Avnet have a rich legacy of solving the unique interconnect challenges our customers face. Our expanded relationship in Asia and our combined technical and supply chain solutions shorten development time from prototype to production.”

Samtec is the service leader in electronic interconnect industry and puts people first with a commitment to quality products, exceptional service, convenient design tools and innovative technologies. From standard cataloged products to exclusive high-performance designs, the company’s solution blocks are developed to support any interconnectivity requirement, regardless of application, environment or performance requirements.

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