Avnet Memec focuses on industrial automation
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Semiconductor specialist Avnet Memec has extended its distribution agreement with NEC Electronics to include a range of industrial automation products.
Avnet Memec currently distributes NEC technologies such as mcu, opto couplers and mosfets in Europe, the expansion will see the addition of IO link, ERTEC and Ethernet controllers.
Haroon Rashid, general manager, NEC Electronics, said: "NEC Electronics is focused on being the leader in semiconductor and colour lcd solutions for industrial automation applications. We already have a leadership position in Profinet applications with the ERTEC family and our recent release of a single chip IO-Link solution will only further strengthen our position in this market. We realise that distributors that display expertise in industrial automation applications are a key part of our strategy and we plan to continue to work together to bring these solutions to our customers."
Avnet Memec's president, Steve Haynes (pictured), added: "We are delighted about the extended distribution agreement with NEC Electronics. Avnet Memec has a proven strong position in the industrial automation market based on its broad portfolio, market knowledge, service and support. The industrial automation products of NEC Electronics are a complementary fit to our line card. We are looking forward of continuing our successful partnership we have established with NEC Electronics over the last 25 years in the industrial automation market."
