﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:14:55 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Avnet Memec adds Experience to its Marketing Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-adds-experience-to-its-marketing-team,c9557320</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1565518</guid><description><![CDATA[Poing, Germany, 25 March 2014 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, has appointed a dedicated Technical Marketing Manager to further develop its Space and Hi-Rel business opportunities in Europe.

Paul Leys is joining Avnet Memec to deliver a pan-European strategy to grow the Space & Hi-Rel business across all relevant suppliers as well as managing the E2V and Micross lines directly. Paul will join the Technical Marketing Management team reporting to Bill Walker, in addition to covering a number of customers in Central Europe.

“Avnet Memec has an outstanding portfolio of]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:09:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec Reveals Advanced New Online Portal</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-reveals-advanced-new-online-portal,c9553193</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1559556</guid><description><![CDATA[Unique and region specific content available from the new Avnet Memec web presence

Poing, Germany, 18 March 2014 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet Inc, (NYSE:AVT) company, has unveiled its new state-of-the-art online presence. The new Avnet Memec website hosts a blog with unique content, easier access to vertical market data, information tailored to visitors’ country of origin and easier access to online purchasing.

“Just having a shop window website is no longer acceptable in our ever more connected world. Our customers expect to find relevant information quickly and respond or react to it]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:33:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec in Europe focuses on Connectivity at Embedded World 2014</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-in-europe-focuses-on-connectivity-at-embedded-world-2014,c9523317</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1515565</guid><description><![CDATA[Poing, Germany 20 January 2014 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, is focusing on connectivity solutions at this year’s Embedded World in Nuremburg, February 25th-27th. In its booth No. 128 in hall 4A, Avnet Memec will highlight different solutions and products enabling wired and wireless connectivity.

“Nowadays it’s all about connectivity, bringing objects, data, processes and people together. It’s not a vision anymore as the technologies enable us to interact between the digital and physical world. The so called Internet of Things is becoming reality,” stated Rainer]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2014 12:22:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec Rewarded by Finisar for European Success</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-rewarded-by-finisar-for-european-success,c9444085</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1387304</guid><description><![CDATA[Poing, Germany, 22 July 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company today announced that it has been named as European Distributor of the Year by Finisar Corporation, a global leader in optical communications components and subsystems.

Presenting the award, Todd Swanson, executive vice president, sales and marketing at Finisar said, “Achieving growth when the prevailing market conditions continue to be tough has taken exceptional drive and commitment by the Avnet Memec team. Throughout Europe the team has achieved revenue growth in key vertical markets which has been matched]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:51:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Semtech Names Avnet Memec as European Distributor of the Year</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/semtech-names-avnet-memec-as-european-distributor-of-the-year,c9439217</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1378051</guid><description><![CDATA[Semtech Names Avnet Memec as European Distributor of the Year

Double digit growth and long term relationship reaps rewards

Poing, Germany, 08 July 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, has been presented with the European Distributor of the Year award by Semtech, a supplier of high-quality analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors.

Announcing the award, James Kim, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Semtech commented, “Avnet Memec was the clear winner of this year’s European Distributor of the Year award. They have out-performed the market,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:52:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec appointed as European Distributor for Microchip</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-appointed-as-european-distributor-for-microchip,c9436491</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1372942</guid><description><![CDATA[New agreement extends previous relationship with SMSC

Poing, Germany, 01 July 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with Microchip Technology Inc. Following a successful seven year distribution track record with Standard Microsystems Corporation (SMSC), a developer of mixed-signal connectivity solutions for embedded applications acquired by Microchip in August 2012, Avnet Memec has been appointed as European distributor for Microchip, with an emphasis on design-in.

Steve Haynes, president of Avnet]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:28:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec EMEA Secures Macronix Distributor Deal</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-emea-secures-macronix-distributor-deal,c9420492</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1343756</guid><description><![CDATA[Market leading Flash memory to be available throughout Europe

Poing, Germany, 28 May 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, has been selected as a pan-European distributor for Macronix International, suppliers of advanced non-volatile memory devices. The new agreement enables Avnet Memec to bring leading NOR, NAND and ROM technology to its customers across Europe at the earliest stage of their design.

“Adding Macronix’ Flash memory products to our portfolio adds depth to our line-card and service offering,” said Bill Walker,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 10:30:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec launches ‘Lighthouse’ Demo Kit</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-launches--lighthouse--demo-kit,c9418136</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1338722</guid><description><![CDATA[Kit allows quick evaluation of criteria for networked controlled lighting

Poing, Germany, 22 May 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, announced today the availability of its new demo kit ‘Lighthouse’. The demo kit is based on the highly integrated Renesas LED Lighting controller and the proven Power Line Communication technology from Echelon. This powerful combination makes it an ideal platform for a quick evaluation of all relevant criteria for networked controlled lighting. It targets applications like indoor lighting,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:14:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hands on Workshops Focus on SmartFusion2 Design Techniques and Tools</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/hands-on-workshops-focus-on-smartfusion2-design-techniques-and-tools,c9402210</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1305706</guid><description><![CDATA[Poing, Germany, 17 April 2013 – Avnet Memec today announced a series of hands-on workshops focusing on the new Microsemi SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs. The one-day events will feature educational presentations combined with hands on design labs suitable for engineers who are both new to FPGA design and those wishing to enhance their knowledge.

Workshops are being held throughout May and June in Germany, Sweden and the UK:

7th May 2013                     Poing, Munich

14th May 2013                   Stuttgart

21st May 2013                   Malmo/Lund

23rd May 2013]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:23:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec EMEA Expands TOREX Semiconductor Distribution Agreement</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-emea-expands-torex-semiconductor-distribution-agreement,c9390706</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1283449</guid><description><![CDATA[Specialist analogue power supply ICs now available to customers in the Nordics

Poing, Germany, 25 March 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement with TOREX Semiconductor to include the Nordic countries.

The demand for compact, lightweight, highly precise, low-cost power supply ICs is continuing to grow as the market for broadband communications, where ADSL and optical fiber technologies provide high-speed Internet access, audio-visual equipment, computer peripherals]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec adds Wyless cellular M2M connectivity services</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-adds-wyless-cellular-m2m-connectivity-services,c9384587</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1270757</guid><description><![CDATA[Porthos SIM management and MVNE services now available throughout Europe

Poing, Germany, 13 March 2013– Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, announced that it has been appointed as pan-European distributor for Wyless Inc., the leading supplier of wireless M2M managed services. The new agreement adds Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) services to Avnet Memec’s wireless solutions.

Commenting on the new agreement, Avnet Memec Technical Marketing Manager, John Jones said, “We are continuing to see steady growth in wireless M2M]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:39:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec Expands Relationship with Coilcraft in Europe</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-expands-relationship-with-coilcraft-in-europe,c9381688</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1265065</guid><description><![CDATA[Avnet Memec becomes Coilcraft’s sole pan-European distributor

Poing, Germany, 07 March 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has been appointed as the Coilcraft distributor for UK and Ireland. The new agreement makes Avnet Memec the major distribution partner for Coilcraft’s magnetic and inductor product ranges throughout Europe.

“Coilcraft is the leading global supplier of standard and custom magnetic components and is the go-to company for many of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers when]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:18:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>InvenSense® and Avnet Memec Ink Pan-European Value-added Distribution Agreement</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/invensense--and-avnet-memec-ink-pan-european-value-added-distribution-agreement,c9376658</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1255135</guid><description><![CDATA[Partnership poised to broaden reach of MotionTracking™ technology across Europe
SUNNYVALE, Calif., and POING, Germany, February 26, 2013 –InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE: INVN), the leading provider of MotionTracking™ devices, and Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company and leading global technology distributor, announced the formation of a pan-European value-added distribution agreement. With the new partnership, Avnet Memec is chartered with sales and value-added support for InvenSense’s MotionTracking devices throughout Europe and Israel.

“Aligning with InvenSense is very exciting as]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:33:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Semtech Selects Avnet Memec as Distributor for the Gennum product lines in Europe</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/semtech-selects-avnet-memec-as-distributor-for-the-gennum-product-lines-in-europe,c9362410</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1226246</guid><description><![CDATA[Poing, Germany, 29 January 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, today announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with Semtech. Following Semtech’s acquisition of Gennum early in 2012, Avnet Memec will now support and sell the Semtech owned Gennum datacom and video broadcast products across Europe, except in the UK and Ireland.

“The addition of optical, video, broadcast and surveillance devices to the Semtech portfolio opens up great opportunities for Avnet Memec in Europe,” commented Steve Haynes, president at Avnet]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:58:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec presents latest products and technologies at embedded world 2013</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-presents-latest-products-and-technologies-at-embedded-world-2013,c9360154</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1222212</guid><description><![CDATA[Poing, Germany, 23 January, 2013 – Avnet Memec is demonstrating new solutions for smart innovation from leading semiconductor manufacturers on its 152qm booth at embedded world 2013 from February 26 to February 28 in hall 4A/122.

The booth is hosting three key presentation areas, including multi-supplier technology-focused demonstrations, a focus area dedicated to suppliers Renesas, Semtech, Cirrus Logic and Echelon, plus the dedicated "Maxim Integrated Tech Lounge". Visitors will also have the chance to meet product experts from those manufacturers on the Avnet Memec booth.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:35:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec Appointed as Pan-European Distributor for Telegesis</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-appointed-as-pan-european-distributor-for-telegesis,c9355676</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1213871</guid><description><![CDATA[The agreement brings high performance ZigBee module technology to portfolio

Poing, Germany, 10 January 2013 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has been appointed as pan-European distributor for Telegesis UK Limited, a world leading supplier of ZigBee radio module technology.

The new agreement will take effect immediately, and will make Avnet Memec a key distribution partner for the entire line of Telegesis ZigBee radio products. Telegesis ZigBee module technology is built exclusively around the market]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:44:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New workshops focus on low power 32-bit precision design with Silicon Labs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/new-workshops-focus-on-low-power-32-bit-precision-design-with-silicon-labs,c9330860</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1159298</guid><description><![CDATA[The latest UK dates announced in the free workshop series
Poing, Germany, 06 November 2012 – Avnet Memec has announced the next UK dates and locations in its series of free hands-on workshops. The next events will focus on 32-bit precision design in partnership with Silicon Laboratories. The one day workshops are being held on:

Tuesday 4th December   Derby

Thursday 6th December  Hook, Hampshire

The events will be supported by Silicon Labs ARM® Cortex™ experts and will focus on the Precision32 USB (SiM3U1XX) and the ultra-low power (SiM3L1xx) 32-bit families, ideally suited for]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:00:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec to host MICROSEMI seminar in UK</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-to-host-microsemi-seminar-in-uk,c9328132</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1155292</guid><description><![CDATA[Microsemi Introduces Next Generation SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs
Thame, UK, 30 October 2012 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, is pleased to announce a series of FREE technical seminars across Europe. Supporting the recent release of Microsemi’s Smartfusion2® family, Avnet Memec is hosting two seminars in UK introducing Microsemi’s next-generation SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs.

These are the only devices that address fundamental requirements for data & device security, high reliability and low power. SmartFusion2 integrates an inherently]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:04:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec to show new energy harvesting and renewable energy technologies at electronica 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-to-show-new-energy-harvesting-and-renewable-energy-technologies-at-electronica-2012,c9310287</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1125142</guid><description><![CDATA[Presence also addresses building / home automation, communication and industrial automation design
Poing, Germany, 26th September 2012 – Visitors to Avnet Memec (A5.476) at electronica (Munich, November 13-16) will be presented with exciting new technologies to support energy harvesting and renewable energy applications – as well as the opportunity to win a teddy bear and dev kit in a fairground game. Further sections of its booth address design for the fast growing building / home automation, communication and industrial automation fields, as well as logistical and value-added services.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:41:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cirrus Logic and Energy Micro partner with Avnet Memec to show energy efficient smart metering solutions at Metering, Billing/CRM Europe 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/cirrus-logic-and-energy-micro-partner-with-avnet-memec-to-show-energy-efficient-smart-metering-solut,c9304084</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1113465</guid><description><![CDATA[Avnet Memec (Cirrus Logic, Energy Micro)

Metering, Billing/CRM Europe 2012, October 9-11, RAI, Amsterdam

Booth B40
Poing, Germany, 12 September 2012 – Avnet Memec, with partners Cirrus Logic and Energy Micro, is demonstrating a package of advanced technologies for smart meters and smart homes at Metering, Billing/CRM Europe 2012 at Amsterdam RAI on October 9-11 at Booth B40.

According to Juerg Siegenthaler, Technical Marketing Manager at Avnet Memec, “The key preoccupations for smart utility and smart homes professionals as they meet at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam will be]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:53:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec Expands Relationship with Coilcraft in Spain and Portugal</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-expands-relationship-with-coilcraft-in-spain-and-portugal,c9290159</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1085976</guid><description><![CDATA[Avnet Memec becomes Coilcraft’s exclusive distributor for magnetic and inductor product ranges in the region
Poing, Germany, August 08 2012 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has been appointed as the Coilcraft distributor for Spain and Portugal. Under this exclusive agreement with Coilcraft, Avnet Memec will be the sole authorized distributor for Coilcraft’s magnetic and inductor product ranges throughout the region. Avnet Memec is already the sole Coilcraft distributor for most of Europe.

“Coilcraft is the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:30:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec Appointed as Infinite Power Solutions Pan-European Distributor</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-appointed-as-infinite-power-solutions-pan-european-distributor,c9281183</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision515499</guid><description><![CDATA[Distributor expands product range supporting Energy Harvesting
Energy harvesting is currently a niche market, with spending of $700M in 2011. However, experts from IDTechEx estimate this market will grow worldwide to $4.37 billion by 2020. The eco-friendly 4V THINERGY® Micro Energy Cells (MECs) from IPS will be an important component in successful energy harvesting solutions of the future as they drive down the cost of new applications. The paper-thin cells are not only the most powerful battery for their size, they can be embedded into the system, are lifetime rechargeable and will never]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:10:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Seminars for Feature Rich Design</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/new-seminars-for-feature-rich-design,c9267666</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision501745</guid><description><![CDATA[New UK Dates offer hands-on design experience
Poing, Germany, 31 May 2012 – Avnet Memec has today released the latest dates for its UK seminar series. The free technical hands-on workshops, in conjunction with Microsemi, will be based on the multi-award winning SmartFusion® technology.

The seminars are being held on:

  · 28 June 2012 - Derby
  · 03 July 2012 - Blackwater, Surrey

SmartFusion customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) is the only device that integrates an FPGA, ARM® Cortex™-M3, and programmable analogue. Seminar delegates will be given the opportunity to experience first-]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 09:50:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Avnet Memec announces new technical marketing structure in Europe</title><link>http://news.cision.com/avnet-memec/r/avnet-memec-announces-new-technical-marketing-structure-in-europe,c9257016</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision490737</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill Walker to spearhead Technical Marketing push
Poing, Germany, 8 May 2012 – Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading technology, marketing, distribution and services company, has announced a new focussed technical marketing strategy for Europe, headed by the company's regional vice president for Northern Europe, Bill Walker. As part of a broader restructure, Walker will absorb the role of vice president, technical marketing, in addition to his existing role.

"Bill is the right person to bring the technical marketing community to the next level and to help Avnet Memec]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 09:30:58 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>