Hirose signs distribution agreement with Avnet and Newark

Avnet and Newark will distribute and support the full Hirose line of connector solutions in North America, Central America and South America.

Avnet is a premier distributor with a focus on engineering and design-in support, which is instrumental in solving connectivity design challenges for customers, while Newark, an Avnet company, is a leading high service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair.

Hirose shares a similar vision in its development of connector solutions. A provider of standard and specialty connectors for a wide range of applications, Hirose’s advanced technologies and diverse development capabilities ensures the launch of new connectivity solutions that combine high applicability and added value to meet global market needs.

“Hirose, Avnet and Newark share a commitment to delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations. We look forward to a long-lasting partnership that enables customers to solve dynamic challenges in a wide range of markets and applications,” said Mark Kojak, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for Hirose Electric US.

“The expansion of our business relationship between Avnet, Newark and Hirose leverages the success we have had in Europe with our Abacus business unit to expand into the Americas region.

“Avnet is focused on providing customers with the flexibility to design and build anywhere in the world.  

We are also uniquely positioned with Newark to offer customers choice and control in how and where they want to be served.

The expansion of our relationship with Hirose accelerates our ability to achieve these objectives. We are looking forward to driving joint customer success between Avnet and Hirose,” said Peggy Carrieres, Global Vice President Supplier Development for Avnet, Inc.