{"id":2976,"date":"2017-11-29T14:18:24","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T14:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=2976"},"modified":"2017-11-29T14:18:24","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T14:18:24","slug":"avnet-abacus-named-broadline-distributor-of-the-year-2017-by-panasonic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/avnet-abacus-named-broadline-distributor-of-the-year-2017-by-panasonic\/","title":{"rendered":"Avnet Abacus named Broadline Distributor of the Year 2017 by Panasonic"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avnet-abacus.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avnet Abacus<\/a><\/span>, one of Europe\u2019s leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributors and a regional business unit of Avnet, has been recognised as Broadline Distributor of the Year 2017 in Panasonic Industry Europe\u2019s annual distribution awards.<\/p>\n<p>The award follows a highly successful 12 months of business development, during which Avnet Abacus substantially outperformed the distribution network in billings growth, and achieved a record increase in bookings for the Panasonic product line.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nSignificant advances in demand creation metrics and project-related revenue were also attained throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>The strong business relationship between the two companies has continued to grow, with emphasis on giving customers access to an expanded technology-led product portfolio, which includes industry-leading wireless modules, sensors, power chokes, hybrid capacitors and input devices.<\/p>\n<p>Hagen G\u00f6tze, director of supplier and product management, european product marketing, Avnet Abacus, commented: \u201cThis award is in recognition of the hard work and commitment of the Avnet Abacus team, which in collaboration with Panasonic, has delivered outstanding results through high-level commercial and technical engagement. This approach provides the foundation for continued growth and success together with Panasonic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rudolf Kammerer, director distribution sales division, Panasonic, added: &#8220;Our channel partners and distributors are a vital part of Panasonic, and Avnet Abacus has successfully proven its ability to serve our authorised partners with both pre- and post-sales support. The team at Avnet Abacus is committed to delivering industry-leading customer service, and we are thrilled to recognise the company for its excellent sales growth.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avnet Abacus, one of Europe\u2019s leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributors and a regional business unit of Avnet, has been recognised as Broadline Distributor of the Year 2017 in Panasonic Industry Europe\u2019s annual distribution awards. 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