Avnet (NASDAQ:AVT) is a global technology distributor and solutions provider that connects electronic component manufacturers with customers ranging from original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers to design engineers and startups. The company distributes semiconductors, interconnect products, passive and electromechanical components, and embedded computing products used in industrial, automotive, communications, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and consumer applications.
In addition to component distribution, Avnet provides engineering and design support, embedded systems, product customization, supply chain management, logistics, and other services intended to help customers move products from concept and prototyping through production. Its technical offerings include solutions for embedded computing, the Internet of Things, connectivity, and intelligent edge applications.
Avnet traces its origins to 1921, when Charles Avnet began selling radio parts in New York City. The company now serves customers and suppliers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through its global distribution and technology-services operations. Avnet is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and its leadership is focused on supporting the company’s role as a partner throughout the electronics design and supply chain.
