Avnet

Avnet works with technology companies at each stage of a product's life. It designs and makes for start-ups and supplies contract manufacturers and original equipment makers that need stock across the globe.

What Avnet offers

• Design and engineering — engineers who help start-ups develop products.
• Supply — delivery of components to manufacturers and OEMs.
• Supply-chain and design-chain services — support from specialist teams.
• Service teams — assistance during the technology product lifecycle.

Who it works with

Start-ups that need a partner to design and build, and contract manufacturers and OEMs that need components delivered. Its customers are spread across North America, Europe and Asia, and its own engineers work alongside sales and service specialists.

Key facts

• Team: about 15,000 people
• Reach: 125 countries across North America, Europe and Asia