Distributor Avnet has introduced the Tria brand for its embedded computing products (computer on modules, boards and systems). It has also announced the Tria Technologies business group which will also include its compute design and manufacturing capabilities. Tria Technologies will support OEMs with design either from scratch or using off-the-shelf products and will also make custom designs. Tria will be ...
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Anglia turns 50, feisty and fit for growth
Cambridge-based distributor, Anglia Components celebrated its half century in 2022 and began 2023 with investment announcements. Frank Wolinski, regional vice president of channel sales at STMicroelectronics, attended the opening ceremony of the expanded distribution and operations centre in Wisbech. The £2million investment expanded the original site into an adjoining building, increasing the floor area from 43,000 sq ft to 70,000 ...
Solid State Plc to buy battery systems manufacturer Custom Power LLC
Worcestershire Solid State has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Californian battery systems manufacturer Custom Power, for a maximum consideration of $45m. “In particular, the move will bring new and increased capabilities, specifically within the defence, medical and industrial markets”, according to Solid State. “After lengthy negotiations, we are delighted to be able to announce this,” said Solid State ...
Avnet to accept cryptocurrency
Avnet has announced that it is working with blockchain payment provider, BitPay, to accept cryptocurrency payments for products and services. Customers wanting to purchase goods with Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash, the distributor will work with BitPay to verify the funds, process the order and complete the transaction. The two companies will also have the ability to manage and process cryptocurrency ...
Anglia assembles independent consultants for design programme
Anglia has identified a need for support amongst UK SME (small to medium enterprise) electronics manufacturers. Expressing a fear that this core sector has been overlooked in favour of the ‘maker’ market, CEO Steve Rawlins (pictured) introduced the Anglia Design Partner Service: “Whilst other distributors are pouring resource into offering services that cater for the maker movement and similar, Anglia recognises ...
Acal BFi invests £2m in engineering services business
The distributor has officially opened a custom product assembly and manufacturing centre at its Wokingham facility to serve the UK’s community of small and medium sized manufacturers
Trident increases business in system level products
Displays specialist sees the amount of business it does in systems level products increase significantly compared to its standard displays business
Afdec chairman steps down
Gary Kibblewhite has stepped down as chairman of distributors association AFDEC after 19 years
China looms in Farnell strategy
Firm has identified China as the next big opportunity for its catalogue and online distribution business