One of the world's largest trans-national distributors of electronic parts, enterprise computing and storage products and embedded subsystems, Avnet provides a vital link in the technology supply chain.

Market needs and trends drive Avnet's product and services strategy, supported by a global infrastructure. Avnet brings a breadth and depth of service capabilities, such as supply-chain and design-chain services, logistics solutions, product assembly, device programming, computer system configuration and integration, and technical seminars - all in addition to its core distribution services.

Through its innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and its passion for customer service, Avnet assures customers and suppliers that they have chosen the right partner to accelerate their success.

For the second year in a row, Avnet is ranked No. 1 in our industry in Fortune magazine's list of "Most Admired Companies."

"Receiving the industry-leading ranking from Fortune for the second consecutive year validates our team's commitment to making Avnet the world's premier technology distribution company. Avnet's financial strength and market leadership create scale and scope advantages that our talented employees translate into customer and supplier benefits every day. Being named to the Fortune 'Most Admired' list is particularly gratifying because it's based on feedback from the industry and illustrates Avnet's brand in the marketplace."
-- Roy Vallee, Avnet chairman and CEO.