Avnet buys Spectre, boosts rf and wireless position
Avnet has signed a definitive agreement to acquire most of the business of Spectre (Communications), a specialist distributor of communications and wireless solutions to its customers. With immediate effect, the company will be integrated into Avnet Memec UK.
Spectre was established six years ago, when Flint Distribution split its operations into three companies. Since then, it has developed its rf and wireless expertise, offering chips, modules, and platforms for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, GPRS, VOIP, Zigbee, ULN, WLAN, ISM and multimedia processing.
Patrick Zammit, pictured, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, commented: "Adding Spectre's highly skilled technical employees to our UK team will enhance Avnet Memec's position as the leading pan European specialist for wireless solutions and will benefit both customers and suppliers alike.
"The acquisition will not only strengthen Avnet's position with Laird Technologies, but will also add new rf and wireless suppliers … to Avnet Memec's breadth of product offerings in this area and expands and further strengthen Avnet Memec's presence in the rf and wireless market."
