Agilent Technologies Announces Expanded Distribution Agreement With Future Electronics.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2001 Future Electronics to Distribute Agilent (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, CA, www.agilent.com) The test and measurement subsidiary of HP. In 1999, HP split off the division that started the company into an independent subsidiary named Agilent Technologies. At the time, the $2. Semiconductor Products throughout Europe Europe (y  r`əp), 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000). , Africa and the Middle East
Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced that Future Electronics, one of the world's leading technical distributors of electronic components, has been granted authorization The right or permission to use a system resource; the process of granting access. See access control. to distribute Agilent's semiconductor products throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. This agreement extends the relationship between Agilent and Future that already exists throughout the Americas. Future sells the complete Agilent range of leading-edge fiber optic transceivers and integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (ICs), storage networking products, RF semiconductors for wireless applications, imaging solutions and a broad range of opto-electronic components. "The expanded agreement with Future Electronics throughout Europe builds on a very successful track record in the Americas," said Frank Robertazzi, vice president of worldwide distribution for Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group. "We have also developed with Future a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. , streamlined supply chain that benefits customers with added delivery flexibility -- a feature unmatched by other major suppliers." "The broad Agilent portfolio of high-performance semiconductors represents an excellent fit with the needs of our customer base and fully complements our existing stock lines," said Graeme McGrory, vice president and managing director for Future Europe. "By extending our strong relationship with Agilent, we can offer additional value to European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. OEMs and contract manufacturers by providing total support solutions tailored to their individual needs." About Future Electronics Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution, ranks 3rd in component sales worldwide. Founded in 1968, the company has emerged as one of the most important entities in the electronics distribution industry and today, is recognized around the globe among the industry's most innovative organizations. This position is built upon Future's commitment to maintain close business partnerships with both suppliers and customers, coupled with the strength of its commercial and technical competencies through all stages of the design-production cycle. The company employs over 6,000 employees in 220 offices in 34 countries around the world. Future Electronics' web site can be accessed at www.futureelectronics.com. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. With 48,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent had net revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal year 2000. Information about Agilent can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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