Thirty Years of Deep Cultivation, Carving a Chinese Mark – A Review of Avnet's 30th Anniversary in China

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Looking back at the historic milestone of Avnet's 30th anniversary in China, the passage of time is a dazzling success. From the establishment of our first office in Hong Kong in 1995 to our current extensive business network spanning numerous cities across China, Avnet has gradually grown into an enabling partner driving the development of China's electronics industry ecosystem and its global presence. Avnet has carved a strong mark as "Avnet China" in the digital economy.

From its humble beginnings as a radio parts store on New York's Colrant Street in 1921 to a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet's century-long legacy is steeped in a keen eye and dedication to technology. In 1995, this technological seed quietly took root in the fertile soil of the East. China, a land brimming with opportunities and challenges, has witnessed its growth into a towering tree over the past three decades. Every step forward has been deeply woven into the fabric of China's electronics and information industry. This century-old company has transcended mere commerce to become a "time partner" in the upgrading of China's electronics industry. Let us now follow the passage of time and listen to the dual symphony of the company and its era.

Continuous expansion of business territory

From regional layout to national planning

Tianjin

In 2006 , Avnet established the Tianjin OEM Solutions Integration Center, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in its localized solutions offerings. Over the following decade, the company accelerated its strategic expansion into China's core economic regions.

Shenzhen｜Shanghai

◀ In 2010 , Avnet Electronics moved to a new office in Shenzhen, marking an upgrade in its service capabilities in the South China market. In the same year, the new office in Shanghai was unveiled and the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, further strengthening its business influence in the East China region.

Hangzhou｜Beijing

In 2013 , the new Hangzhou office was put into use, deepening the customer service network in the Yangtze River Delta region; in 2014 , the new Beijing office was relocated. Avnet continues to strive for profitable growth and meet new opportunities and challenges.

Changsha｜Guangzhou

◀ Entering a new era, Avnet continues to expand into emerging markets: In 2023 , the new office in Changsha will be moved, and in 2025 , the new office in Guangzhou will be upgraded, forming a comprehensive layout covering North China, East China, South China, and Central China.

Extensive laboratory network

Provide customers with better services

Over the past 30 years, Avnet has continuously expanded its business footprint across China, establishing 26 offices, five design centers, three distribution centers, and one integration center. This has gradually built a multi-layered, three-dimensional business network, encompassing everything from first-tier cities to emerging economic zones.

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Multi-field empowerment

Driven by diversified layout, promote the prosperity of the semiconductor industry

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet leverages its strong expertise and extensive global resources to provide comprehensive support from design to supply chain across a range of general markets, including industrial, automotive, healthcare, communications, computing, and consumer electronics. This helps customers streamline their design processes, improve efficiency, and extend product lifecycles. Avnet also actively explores emerging markets, committed to collaborating with partners to shape the future of industry.

In addition to general business, Avnet has strategically positioned three vertical business areas for the Chinese market: automotive, wind, solar, storage and charging, and artificial intelligence and computing , to deepen its professional support and services for specific high-growth markets.

Avnet launched its automotive business in China in 2006. With more than a decade of dedicated investment, Avnet has established deep customer resources in the automotive electronics field, has a diversified product agency line, and actively cooperates with new energy vehicle manufacturers, core component suppliers (Tier 1) and design companies (IDH). It is deeply involved in the construction of the new energy vehicle ecosystem and can provide comprehensive support from key technology research and development, production and manufacturing to supply chain management.

At the same time, to address the rapidly growing demand for applications such as wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging, Avnet has integrated key resources and talent to establish a wind, solar, energy storage, and charging business unit. To date, this unit has supported hundreds of industry clients in developing related projects. Furthermore, to address the computing revolution brought about by the rise of artificial intelligence, Avnet has established a dedicated artificial intelligence and computing unit dedicated to providing critical technical support for the development and application expansion of AI products, accelerating the implementation of intelligent scenarios.

Today, Avnet's business network has extensive coverage across numerous cities across China, with deep roots in key economic regions such as the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. At the same time, Avnet continues to leverage its presence in lower-tier markets to explore new areas for business growth, deeply integrating with the Chinese market and steadily advancing in this vibrant and fertile territory.

Thirty years have been a pioneering epic for Avnet, connecting its 26 cities into a network of technological innovation. It's a legendary transformation, from component distribution to R&D breakthroughs, intelligent manufacturing, ecosystem services, and innovation incubation. In the future, Avnet will continue to ride the wave of the digital economy and intelligent industry, writing a new chapter of empowering the local market with technology and connecting the local market with the world. The Chinese imprint carved over the past three decades will become a lasting driving force for high-quality industrial development.

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About Avnet

Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider. For over a century, Avnet has remained true to its original mission and dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers. Through specialized global and regional presence, Avnet supports customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. Avnet helps companies of all types adapt to changing market conditions and accelerate design and supply during product development. Avnet's unique position and perspective at the center of the entire technology value chain make it a trusted partner, enabling customers to solve complex design and supply chain challenges and achieve revenue faster. For more information about Avnet, please visit www.avnet.com

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