Downers Grove, ILLINOIS – Hirose, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative connector solutions, has expanded its distribution network to better support customers in the Americas. Avnet and Newark will distribute and support the full Hirose line of connector solutions in North America, Central America and South America.
Avnet is a premier distributor with a focus on engineering and design support, which is instrumental in solving connectivity design challenges for customers, while Newark, an Avnet company, is a leading high service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. As a provider of standard and specialty connectors for a wide range of applications, Hirose’s advanced technologies and diverse development capabilities ensures the launch of new connectivity solutions that combine high applicability and added value to meet global market needs.
“Hirose, Avnet and Newark share a commitment to delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations. We look forward to a long-lasting partnership that enables customers to solve dynamic challenges in a wide range of markets and applications,” said Mark Kojak, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for Hirose Electric USA.
“The expansion of our relationship between Avnet, Newark and Hirose leverages the success we have had in Europe with our Abacus team. Avnet is focused on providing customers the flexibility to design and build anywhere in the world. We are uniquely positioned with Newark to offer customers choice and control in how and where they want to be served. The expansion of our relationship with Hirose accelerates our ability to achieve these objectives.” Said Peggy Carrieres, Global Vice President Supplier Development for Avnet, Inc.
Hirose product will be available for delivery from Avnet in Q2 of 2023. Visit www.avnet.com/hirose and https://www.newark.com/b/hirose-hrs to view Hirose’s full product offering.
For more information about Hirose, visit www.hirose.com/us
About HIROSE ELECTRIC
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of innovative interconnects, with sales of over $1 billion to customers worldwide. Hirose employs advanced engineering services, superior customer support and worldwide manufacturing capabilities to provide value-based connector solutions for various industries including: industrial, telecommunication, consumer electronics, computer and automotive. More information can be found on Hirose Electric’s corporate website at www.hirose.com.
About Avnet
As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for an entire century. We support customers at each stage of a product’s lifecycle, from idea to design and from prototype to production. Our unique position at the center of the technology value chain enables us to accelerate the design and supply stages of product development so customers can realize revenue faster. Decade after decade, Avnet helps its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.
About Newark
Newark, an Avnet Company, and global technology leader with over 80 years in the high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. Newark uses this experience to support its broad customer base, from hobbyists to engineers, maintenance engineers and buyers, working with leading brands and start-ups to develop new products for market, and supporting the industry as it seeks to develop the current and next generation of engineers. Learn more about Newark at www.newark.com.
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Scott Ginnett, Hirose Electric
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