meopta was a slovak company , later a czechoslovak national holding company , producing various optical devices .

the company was once well-known for its still and movie cameras , although it no longer manufactures such products .

meopta was a name first given to c. p. göerz factory in bratislava .

meopta optika sro is a czech republic based company that manufactures various products mainly in the field of optics .

the company was started in 1933 under name optikotechna in přerov with the intention of producing a limited range of lenses and condensers , however the production rapidly expanded to include enlargers , composite lenses , binoculars , rifle scopes , cameras and slide projectors .

meopta u.s.a. , inc. is a separate american company that manufactures and assembles optical and optomechanical systems for the consumer , industrial and military markets .

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1990 meopta military programme decreased to 0 % , meopta became separate subsidiary join stock companies .
2018 © meopta - optika , s . r . o . and meopta u . s . a . , inc
meopta is proud sponzor of the czech biathlon team . and the meopta telescopes are trusted choice of czech biathlon coaches .
2018 meopta – optika , s . r . o . and meopta u . s . a . , inc .
2006 amendment in legal form of the company meopta - optika , a . s . to meopta - optika , s . r . o .
this building houses management and administration for all divisions and companies in meopta group .
meopta opema i w . 1 . 5 / 6cm prototype lens very rare !
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meopta admira 8e / / czechoslovakia / / mirar 2 . 8 12 . 5mm
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vintage cs meopta super 8 supra a8g1 mirar lens retro movie camera & orig . bag
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meopta flexaret tlr kamera doppelauge - anastigmat 3 / 80 - belar 3 . 5 / 80
meopta microma ii spy miniature camera 16mm w . mirar 3 , 5 / 20mm and case
meopta flexaret iia tlr medium format camera & case . 30117569a . 1946 . uk sale .
rare - meopta flexaret iiia 120 film tlr camera w / mirar 80mm f3 . 5 lens
for immediate release meopta usa sport optics introduces the meostar r2 2 . 5 - 15x56 rd riflescope
on this website i have produced a list of stereo - reels produced in the former czechoslovakia ( mainly by the meopta company ) , between 1962 and 1985 and also an overview of accessories , called the
meopta stereo program
. while in production , meopta issued more then 1300 different reels .
this was the first meopta - named model , following the post - war business name change . it has the meopta name on the hood and the lenses . little else was changed from the previous model ; it is safe to assume that resources were scarce in czechoslovakia at this point . taking lens meopta mirar 80mm f4 . 5 meopta metax shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1947 - 8
meopta offers a wide range of positions with the possibility of atractive career growth . meopta will appreciate , evolve and value your potential . high credit of our success is thanks to our people . we encourage you to reach out to our hr deparment and explain how you can help move meopta forwards to future success .
meopta mikroma ii ( beige ) sub - miniature 16mm film camera c . 1959 - scarce ( cz62 )
meopta is an american family owned optical technology company with its own in - house research and des . . .
meopta abandoned the flawed crank film winding of the flexaret iii and went back to knob winding for relaibility . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor svs shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1950 - 57
meopta admira 8f cine camera with mirar 12 . 5mm f / 2 . 8 lens c . 1960 - 64
in 1991 , meopta completed its first step toward privatization when it was established as a joint stock company . the company was formed by a single act in accordance with the founding plan of the state enterprise meopta prerov , s . p . on march 21 , 1991 , meopta was registered in the companies register at the district court in ostrava .
just bought my 2nd meopta scope , going from the r1 3 - 12x56 to a r2 2 . 5 - 15x56 .
meopta is fully privatised and remains the only optical enterprise in czech republic . became a supplier of major optical companies wolrdwide .
spy camera set meopta , mikroma - ii , mirar 3 . 5 / 20mm . lens , of czechoslovakia , good set
1947 - 1970 meopta became one of the biggest enlarger manufacturers worldwide and the only cinema projector manufacturer in central / east europe .
meopta was a czech manufacturer of still and movie cameras , and is currently making darkroom and enlarging equipment , among other things .
just got my new meopta 10x42 and i am extremely happy with how crispy the image is . i believe that the glass is comparable
meopta was also made professional line of 16 mm , 35mm and 70 / 35 mm cinema projectors at the přerov factory with success .
meopta is an international company with a long rich tradition of developing , manufacturing and assembling world class optical , opto - mechanical and optoelectronic products .
d i found out about meopta thro various hunting forums i visit often online . they were praised highly so i first picked up a pair of
when it comes to sports optics , meopta says its greatest strength today is in riflescopes and takes great pride in its 30mm meostar and 1 - inch meopro riflescopes lines . in fact , they are so confident in their expertise in this realm , meopta is launching 10 new riflescopes at the 2013 shot show .
the type 3 was the last of the flexaret ii versions , and must have been made by meopta . interestingly , the factory was still putting optikotechna ' s name on the lenses and finder top - the viewfinders with optikotechna ' s name were probably used for several years after optikotechna merged into meopta . the type 3 here looks like later meopta flexarets , which had the domed tops . lens optikotechna mirar 80mm f4 . 5 prontor ii shutter czechoslovakia c . 1947
most of the pictures are courtesy of mr . patrik burša , manager , meopta - optika , s . r . o . , přerov – © 2011
“uncommonly good glass . ” “true european optics for a lot less money . ” “the best glass you’ve never heard of . ” these are but a few of the things optics aficionados have said about meopta , which begs the question : why haven’t more hunters , shooters and outdoor enthusiasts heard of the meopta brand ?
from 1971 until 1989 , almost all of the company’s capacity was allocated to military and industrial products for warsaw pact countries . in 1992 , meopta was acquired by a new york - based american family of czech decent and fully privatized . significant investment into infrastructure and personnel quickly enabled meopta to become one of europe’s dominant optical manufacturing companies . today meopta is globally recognized as a supplier of premium grade , high - performance optics to the military , aerospace , medical and industrial markets .
the meopta stereo program was mainly produced in hynčice near broumov ( part of the meopta přerov company between 1956 - 1987 ) . among the stereo reels i have listed are some produced in other countries . for example american view - master produced in belgium , france , australia , and india . in italy reels were made under the trade - mark stereo - rama , in brazil under the trade - mark alto - relevo and in former czechoslovakia under the trade - mark meopta and plastikolor .
meopta‘s state of the art design , engineering , manufacturing and assembly capabilities enable it to provide the highest quality products and services to the industrial , military and consumer markets .
meopta usa introduces the new meopro hd binocular series . this next generation meopro binocular line features advanced fluoride hd optics and is available in 8x32 , 10x32 , 8x42 and 10x42 models .
mint camera for stereo exposures on 16mm film , 2nd model with black leather covering , dual meopta mirar 3 . 5 / 25mm no . 5997 and 1026 , caps , leather case
tampa , fl , june 25 , 2018 – meopta usa sport optics is pleased to add the meostar r2 2 . 5 - 15x56 rd to its premium line of meostar r2 riflescopes .
optikotechna enjoyed a thriving consumer business until the company was seized by the german wehrmacht in 1939 and forced to produce military riflescopes and binoculars . at the close of world war ii , the company was renamed meopta and intended to refocus on the design , development and production of consumer optics . however , czechoslovakia fell under soviet occupation and meopta was once again shifted into military production .
the iii and iiia are the only flexarets with crank winding - which was an unreliable attempt to emulate the rolleiflex . the approach was a bit of a failure , because meopta weren ' t able to invest sufficiently to get the necessary reliability in the crank mechanism . taking lens meopta mirar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor sv shutter 1 - 1 / 300 czechoslovakia c . 1948 - 50
despite their modest marketing budget , meopta’s product speaks for itself when given the chance . hunters who have used meopta in the field will attest to the exceptional low light performance of these riflescopes and binoculars and both categories have won prestigious awards . most recently , the meostar 10x42 hd binocular was named editor’s choice by outdoor life magazine , edging out the three big brand names from europe . the meostar binocular also won field & stream magazine’s 2012 best of the best award as did meopta’s meopix iscoping adapter . impressive for a little known company that launched its consumer line just five short years ago .
meopta usa introduces additional models to its popular meopro® 1 - inch riflescope series . known for incredibly bright optics , precision mechanics and reliability , the meopro line now includes 3 - 9x40 , 4 . 5 - 14x44 and 4 . 5 - 14x50 in hunting and target versions . all meopro riflescopes are built in meopta’s long island , ny facility and deliver outstanding performance , distinctive design and exceptional value .
according to reinhard seipp , general manager of meopta usa , much has to do with the company’s history . “meopta has been making precision optics for 80 years , mostly for military forces due to the ever evolving political circumstances of the times . as a result , the company remained product focused for more than 50 years . they didn’t have to market because sales channels were built in . when meopta did start supplying riflescopes , binoculars and spotting scopes to the hunting and outdoor consumer market here in the united states , we initially did so as a manufacturing partner to many of the world’s finest optical brands . only in the last five years have we introduced our own line of sports optics under the meopta brand . in light of this , it should come as no surprise that we make great optics but have little expertise in selling them . ”
“the meopta brand is relatively new to the consumer , but we are confident that it will continue to gain traction among serious hunters , shooters and outdoor enthusiasts who not only seek high performance but also appreciate value , ” said seipp . “sure we aspire for the meopta brand to be among europe’s big - name elites , but we are conservative and choose not to spend our money on flashy ad campaigns . for now , we are simply focusing on producing the finest quality optics at the best prices possible . meopta gives dealers a great alternative for customers who want authentic european optics–that top - tier quality and performance–at a lower price .
meopta traces its roots back to 1933 , when the optikotechna company was founded in prerov , czechoslovakia . originally founded to produce optical lenses , the company rapidly expanded its product lines to include binoculars , cameras and projectors .
„congratulations on winning a gray’s best award for 2016 ! after extensive field testing , terry wieland , gray’s sporting journal’s editor for the shooting category , has chosen the meopta meostar b1 15x56 hd as a 2016 gray’s best winner .
winchester , the legendary manufacturers of superior ammunition in australia since 1967 . today , we remain manufacturers , and proud distributors of browning , cz , steyr - mannlicher and winchester arms , along with kahles , meopta and trijicon optics .
meopta - optika , s . r . o . headquarters located in prerov , czech republic . this advanced state of the art facility houses r & d , engineering , coating design , manufacturing , assembly and administrative offices . meopta u . s . a . , inc . headquarters in long island , ny is a state of the art manufacturing and assembly facility that is home to our aerospace , north american general defense contracting and north american sports optics divisions .
meopta usa introduces the meopro hd 80 spotting scope . this sleek new spotter features an 80mm fluoride objective lens and meobright ion - assisted multi - coatings for outstanding performance in low - light conditions . designed to meet a lower price point than meopta’s european - made meostar s2 82mm spotting scope , the meopro hd 80 has an angled body and integrated 20 - 60x eyepiece . its centricdrive™ mid - body focus control is easy and fast to use in the field , even with gloves on , and the image quality is crystal clear making it easy to assess game at long distances . like all other optics in the meopro line , the hd 80 is assembled in the united states at meopta’s long island , ny facility .
hauppauge , ny , january 5 , 2015 – meopta , the industry’s leading designer and manufacturer of premium sports optics , is pleased to add two new high - performance binoculars to its meostar® line – the meostar 12x50 hd and meostar 15x56 hd .
the company was founded as optikotechna in 1933 in prerov , in what was then czechoslovakia . [ 2 ] optikotechna used facilities bought from the failing bradac brothers ' company , and the bradacs themselves worked as designers for optikotechna and meopta . [ 3 ] it started producing enlargers and darkroom equipment and even its own lenses . during the war , all sorts of optical equipment was being produced for the german military , since the factory found itself in the occupied zone . the first camera was produced in 1939 , the flexette , a 6×6 tlr that was the startoff for what was to become a long line of tlrs . in 1946 the company was nationalized and renamed meopta . after the fall of communism , it was privatized in 1992 . after a period of collaboration with the us company tci ( originally tyrolit company , inc . ) , makers of optical glass and glass components , tci became first distributors of meopta goods in the us , and finally became meopta usa . [ 2 ]
the flexaret iiia is essentially similar to the iii , but has a flash synchronisation shutter , with take off under the setting ring . taking lens meopta mirar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor s shutter 1 - 1 / 300 czechoslovakia c . 1948 - 50
the flexaret v is a cosmetic evolution of the iv . main changes are more stripes on front and double - knob focus swivel . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor svs shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1958 - 61
by 1936 , optikotechna established new facilities to accomodate the rapid expansion of its operation necessary to meet the growing demand for its products . during the world war ii , optikotechna was forced to surrender control of its production to the german army . this change effectively stopped the production of all non - military products . after the war , the remaning company was renamed meopta . a number of new and exciting products were designed and developed which helped to establish quickly an excellent reputation for the new meopta brand in world markets . however , in 1971 production was again refocused primarily on military products and continued this way until it was abruptly ended in 1989 . at which time the sale of military products which represented about 75 % of meopta´s business , was reduced to zero .
a variant of the flexaret iv , which is able to use 35mm film . the sports finder has a small centre window for this . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor svs shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1953 - 57
the optical division is our biggest division in meopta , where we have more than 800 optical workers and engineers . the optical division houses production of optical elements , cementing , optical contacting , vacuum coating , and other necessary production processes from block glass to finished optical components
from the founding of the original optikotechna company nearly 80 years ago meopta has been dedicated to making the finest optical products in the world . our company will design and build lasting and enduring products that feature exceptional quality , superior performance and unparalleled value for our customers .
perhaps the movie equipment from the soviet union is well known and popular in the world , but in the comecon member countries , the czechoslovakian equipment were the only alternative having near quality to those made in the western and eastern counterparts . meopta was not an exception among these…
meopta is a czech - based manufacturer of optical goods , which previously included still and movie cameras , darkroom equipment and projectors . the company still makes telescopes , binoculars and microscopes , as well as optical systems for industrial , medical , aeronautical and military uses . [ 1 ]
they use common accessories like mirar 0 . 65x meopta ( wide - angle ) and openar 2 . 4x ( telephoto ) lens attachments , as well as mask and title accessories . due to non - coupled viewfinder , focusing with the openar 2 . 4x requires self estimation .
hauppauge , ny , june 22 , 2015 – meopta , the industry’s leading designer and manufacturer of premium sports optics , is proud to have its binoculars and spotting scopes in the hands of the incredible cast of sheep shape tv – a new show debuting on sportsman channel this week .
the first
automat
model , with auto film position / number indicator and usually grey leatherette . can take 35mm film with the special adaptor kit . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor svs / metax shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1961 - 67
the meopta r & d center is a comprehensive development department supporting engineering in the field of optics , precise mechanics , electrical , and industrial designs . our r & d provides development , measuring and analysis of technical parameters , provides technical advisory and produces functional prototypes for internal needs and customers .
meopta currently occupies a 135 000 m2 ( 1 , 450 , 000 sq ft ) site . thisi built up areas yield 77 000 m2 ( 830 , 000 sq ft ) on floor space , including 26 000 m2 ( 280 , 000 sq ft ) of manufacturing area which include state - of - the - art , high quality , air conditioned , dust free environments . the meopta team ( 2400 employees ) that exists today is poised to utilize its extensice experience in research , design , development and production to provide superior service on many different levels from raw concept to finished goods .
in 1907 the vienna based company c . p . göerz established its subsidiary in bratislava for the production of optical and mechanical devices . the company first produced military optical products used primarily by the artillery and partially by the navy of the austria - hungary military . after world war i the production plan was shifted towards more civilian products such as movie camers , binoculars , magnifying glasses , compasses , and field - glasses . other items such as manometers , alarm clocks , speakers , and refractometers were also produced . the company was renamed to meopta in 1958 . meopta was nationalized in 1968 .
the va is a flexaret v adapted with a separate rewind knob which permits 35mm film to be used , provided you can source the special adaptor / mask kit ( not hard ) . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 prontor svs shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1958 - 61
meopta prerov traces its roots back to the year 1933 when optikotechna company was established in prerov . initially , optikotechna produced lenses and condensers but quickly expanded its product line to include enlargers , composite lenses , single optics , binoculars , riflescopes , slide projectors and of course the well known flexaret range of cameras .
hauppauge , ny , january 6 , 2015 – meopta , the industry’s leading designer and manufacturer of premium sports optics , is proud to announce its sponsorship of a new television series called sheep shape . this new show will air on sportsman channel and follows four hunters on one of the most extreme and difficult mountain hunting quests in north america – hunting wild sheep .
there are many quality companies that make quality products , but there are also a lot of companies that separate - they have a
quality
line and a
budget
( junk ) line . not meopta . proven equal to and better than the best names in optics at a price to value that is unheard of . . . you owe it to yourself to try them .
mckeown , james m . and joan c . mckeown ' s price guide to antique and classic cameras , 12th edition , 2005 - 2006 . usa , centennial photo service , 2004 . isbn 0 - 931838 - 40 - 1 ( hardcover ) . isbn 0 - 931838 - 41 - x ( softcover ) . p149 ( bradac ) , 761 ( optikotechna ) and 662 ( meopta ) .
meopta - movie cameras . . . admira 8f 8 mm cameras op 8 ( 1939 ) sonet 8 ( 1956 ) admira 8 d ( 1946–47 ) admira 8 iia ( 1954 ) admira 8 f ( 1960–64 ) admira el 8 ( 1960 ) - one and only . 9 . 5 mm cameras admira ledvinka ( pocket ) ( 1934 ) 16 mm cameras admira 16 ( 1937 ) admira 19 a1 el . . .
the last
automat
model and the very last production flexaret , still well - regarded as a photographic tool . the main change from the vi is a shutter upgrade . as far as i know , it was only made with the silver - grey leatherette covering . it can take 35mm film , with a special adaptor set available . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 prestor rvs shutter 1 - 1 / 500 czechoslovakia c . 1966 - 71
manufacturing experienced a lot of hazards in a post - war czechoslovakia and full socialist reorganization . after being incorporated into the nationalized company meopta prerov , eta continued manufacturing the etaretta until planners entrust this manufacturing to druopta cooperative in prague . the czech cameras for beginners book indicates the strange resemblance of the japanese unit monte 35 launched in 1953 by shinsei optical works . following an exchange in the forum , it appears that the method of manufacture and the dimensions are different .
the standard is a simplified flexaret vi , using red window for film positioning . it cannot take 35mm . usually with black covering . gejza dunay reckons that the flexaret standard is the rarest of all the basic flexaret types except for the flexaret i and probably the flexaret iii . stripped of the frills on the vi and vii models , it is very reliable without the automatic picture counter , which can break . taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 metax shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1964
the flexaret standard can have any of three names on the nameplate : flexaret standard ( common ) , flexaret ( less common ) or flexaret s ( extremely rare ) . the standards were manufactured both with black and silver - grey leatherette ( the vi and vii models only use the latter ) . this one is essentially the same as the previous standard , but with silver leatherette and
standard
on the nameplate taking lens meopta belar 80mm f3 . 5 metax shutter 1 - 1 / 400 czechoslovakia c . 1964
meopta’s wildly popular meopix iscoping adapter is now available for the samsung galaxy s4 . first introduced for iphones a few years ago , the meopix has become the ‘go - to’ adapter for serious hunters , birders and nature photographers who want a quick and easy way to take high - quality , long - range photos and videos in the field . simply slip an iphone , or now a samsung galaxy , into the appropriate model meopix adapter and attach the eyecup interface to the eyepiece of a spotting scope or binocular and start capturing images .
this camera is similar to the flexaret shown here with the following exceptions : the upper lens is not a f . 3 , 5 bellar but a f . 3 meopta anastigmata and the shutter is not a prontor svs offering the 1 / 400 sec + b but probably a metax which offers the 1 / 500 sec + b . all models of flexaret are twin - lens reflex cameras with aluminum body , taking square “6×6” format photographs on a 120 roll film . some models were also capable of working with 35 mm film with the help of a special adapter .
experience the beauty of the natural world up close , in high resolution and vivid color . meopta will be your partner in your adventures into the wild . wherever you go , you can observe wildlife with our binoculars and spotting scopes . just pick the one that you like most . meostar b1 binoculars are european - made with precission lenses and advanced coatings . meopro hd binoculars are assembled in europe and delivered with hd resolution lenses . meostar s2 82 hd with interchangeable eyepieces is the best choice between spotting scopes . meopro 80 hd spotting scope offers award - winning performance for reasonable price .
meopta optics will help you to get the best trophies . together with you , our riflescopes and binoculars create excellent hunting team . our products will be your support for any light conditions – from dawn till twilight . you can choose from different riflescope series with outstanding optical performance . except for universal riflescopes for all - round performance we can offer special pieces designed for moving targets , some are designed for long range shooting and we have wide selection of the real twilight experts . choose one of our binoculars with european - made precission lenses and be sure your hunt will be always successful .
depending on who you believe , optikotechna merged into meopta in 1945 or 1946 . the early flexaret ii was produced by optikotechna before the takeover . gejza dunay says
the original flexaret ii was manufactured by optikotechna about 1946 and may be even earlier
. the type 1 has a flat viewfinder like the flexaret i . the type 2 is extremely rare ( i ' ve never seen one ) , with a side picture counter like the optiflex and an unusual shutter housing said to be like the zeiss ikoflex iii . lens optikotechna mirar 80mm f4 . 5 prontor ii shutter czechoslovakia c . 1945
the company was founded as optotechnica . it was established in 1933 in the prerov city in what was then czechoslovakia . it started producing enlargers and darkroom equipment and even its own lenses . during the war , all sorts of optical equipment was being produced for the german military , since the factory found itself in the occupied zone . the first camera was produced in 1939 , the flexette , a 6×6 tlr that was the startoff for what was to become a long line of tlrs . in 1946 the company was nationalized and renamed meopta . after the fall of communism , it was privatized again in 1992 .
with 85 years of making the world´s best optics , we know how to maximize light transmission , visual clarity and optical excellence . some of the best hunting happens in the worst light and weather conditions . the twilight of dawn and dusk , cloud cover , haze , rain , snow or deep shadow don´t care that you´re lining up a 14 - point trophy buck… but , thankfully , we do . choose the right product that perfectly fits your needs . hunters will love our wide range of riflescopes designed for shooting in every situation from short to long distances . for observing nature in stunning details you will choose one of our wide selection of binoculars or spotting scopes . meopta is here for your better view of the world .
a beautiful horizontal folding 6 x 6 which was extremely well manufactured and had many clever features . nominally 6 x 6 format , it is in fact dual format , also allowing 6 x 4 . 5 . two film counter windows on the back of the camera corresponding to the two formats . the 6 x 4 . 5 frame is difficult to use for framing , as the lines on the glass are too fine . the lens and the shutter are mounted on a square panel , attached to a small bellows . this panel is held in place by klapp - type struts . on the top of the panel , there is a small button which can be moved along a sliding scale between two settings : 0 and 1 mm . when the button is moved towards the 0 setting , the lens and the shutter move very slightly downwards , independently of the panel . this is probably for an attachment for close - up photography . the lens is a meopta mirar 80mm , 4 . 5 , the shutter a vebur ( copy of the compur 250 ? ) bearing the logo of veb pentacon . the shutter release is on the shutter itself , where there is also a synchro - flash terminal . of particular note is a cleverly - designed feature , which helped when taking the picture below . around the tripod socket there is a part which is normally folded flush with the bottom of the camera , but which can be unfolded to form a small support . this ensures that the camera is perfectly horizontal when resting on this support and the open door .
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portable cine projector for projection of silent 16 mm films with tilting arms of spools .
cine projector for projection of both silent and sound 16 mm films with optical sound record .
cine projector for projection of both the silent and sound 16 mm films with optical sound record .
professional stable projection apparatus for projection of 16 mm both the silent and sound films with optical record of sound .
professional stable projection apparatus for projection of both the silent and sound 16 mm films with optical sound record .
professional stable projection apparatus for projection of both silent and sound 16 mm films with optical record of sound .
portable cine projector . for projection of 16 mm films with both the optical and magnetical record of sound .
lens : exchangeable with antireflex coat , basic lens - p . o . 1 . 25 / 55 light source : projection lamp 120 v / 1000 w transilluminating lamp : 6v , 5 a condenser : two - lens with one non - spherical surface frequency : 16 and 24 pictures per second film motion : by double - toothed claw drive : by asynchronous motor 120 v / 62 w amplifier : built - in , output 10 w weight : 49 kg years of production : 1962 - 63
portable cine projector for projection of 16 mm films with both optical and magnetical records of sound .
lens : exchangeable with antireflex coating , basic lens - p . o . 1 . 25 / 55 light source : projecting lamp 120 v / 1000 w transilluminating lamp : 6 v , 5 a condenser : two - lens with one non - spherical surface frequencies : 16 and 24 pictures per second film motion : by two - toothed claw drive : asynchronous motor 120 v / 62 w amplifier : built - in , output 10 w weight : 49 kg year of production : 1965
cine projector for projection of both sound and silent films of 16 mm width with spool capacity up to 600 meters .
lens : projecting meostigmat 1 / 50 light source : projecting lamp 220 v , 1000 w picture frequency : 25 and 18 pictures per second drive : asynchronous motor , 220 v / 40 w , 2800 r . p . m . loading of film : automatical and manual sound record : optical even magnetical amplifier : 15 w , transistorized year of production : 1968
cine projector for projection of both sound even silent films of 16 mm width with the spool capacity up to 600 metres .
lens : projecting meostigmat 7 / 50 light source : halogen lamp 24 v / 250 w picture frequencies : 25 and 18 pictures per second drive : asynchronous motor , 220 v / 40 w , 2800 r . p . m . film loading : automatical even manual sound record : optical even magnetical amplifier : 15 w , transistorized year of production : 1970
cine projector for projection of both sound even silent films of 16 mm width with spool capacity up to 600 metres .
lens : projecting meostigmat 1 / 50 light source : halogen lamp 24 v / 250 w picture frequencies : 25 and 18 pictures per second drive : asynchronous motor , 220 v / 40 w , 2800 r . p . m film loading : automatical even manual sound record : optical even magnetical amplifier : 15 w , transistorized years of production : 1974 - 78
cine projector for projecting of both sound even silent films of 16 mm width with spool capacity up to 600 metres .
lens : projecting meostigmat 1 / 50 . light source : halogen lamp 24 v / 250 w . picture frequencies : 25 and 18 pictures per second . drive : asynchronous motor , 220 v / 40 w , 2800 r . p . m . film loading : automatical and manual . sound record : optical even magnetical . amplifier : 15 w , transistorized . loudspeaker system : 6 wj8 in the front cover of apparatus , 20 w / 4 - independent accessories , built - in loudspeaker 1 . 5 w / 8 . weight : 17 . 5 kg . years of production : 1980 - 84 .
portable cine projector of modern conception for projection of both sound and silent films of 16 mm width with spool capacity up to 600 meters .
lens : meostigmat 1 / 50 light source : halogen lamp 24 v / 250 w picture frequency : 25 pictures per second film loading : automatical even manual film motion : direct , by three - toothed claw amplifier : 15 w , transistorized weight : 17 . 8 kg years of production : 1982 - 84
lens : projecting meostigmat 1 / 50 light source : halogen lamp 24 v / 250 w picture frequency : 25 and 18 pictures per second drive : asynchronous motor , 220 v / 40 w , 2800 r . p . m . film loading : automatical even manual sound record : optical even magnetical amplifier : 15 w , transistorized loudspeaker system : 6 w / 8 in the front cover of apparatus , 20 w / 4 - independent accessories , built - in loudspeaker 1 . 5 w / 8 weight : 17 . 5 kg year of production : 1984
viewer / editor for rewinding , viewing , cutting and splicing of 16 mm films . set contains film splicer .
projection lens : mirar 1 : 3 . 5 . image : rear projection on focusing screen light source : electric lamp 12 v / 35 w film motion : by hand operated knob weight : 6 . 1 kg year of production : 1962
projection lens : mirar 1 : 3 . 5 / 20 image : rear projection on focusing screen lig ht source : electric lamp 12 v / 15 w film motion : by hand operated knob weight : 2 . 5 kg year of production : 1970
school , silent cine projector with exchangeable projecting part - projector 8 mm , projector 9 . 5 mm or slide projector 5x5 cm .
amateur , silent cine projector for 9 . 5 mm film with tilting arms .
lens : p . o . 1 . 5 / 20 light source : electric lamp 8 v / 50 w luminous flux : 80 lm drive : asynchronous motor frequency : 24 / 16 pictures per second film loading : automatic film spool : 120 m film feed : by simple claw weight : 4 . 5 kg year of production : 1960 - 69
sound adaptor for projector am 8 . accessory for recording and reproduction of magnetic sound record on 8 mm film . projector is put onto the adaptor . the connection with projector is electrical and mechanical . microphone entry : 100 mv tape recorder entry : 5v output : 100mv maximal power : 22 va dimensions : 270x200x140 mm weight : 5 kg year of production : 1965
synchronizer for connection of projector am 8 with tape recorder . provides synchronized speed of tape recorder and projector . frequency of projector : 16 pictures / sec tape speed : 9 . 5 cm / sec dimensions : 182x110x123 mm weight : 1 . 1 kg year of production : 1968
amateur , silent cine projector for projection of one - ended perforated films 3 mm .
portable , silent cine projector for projection of standard 8 mm film and super 8 film .
lens : corrigon 1 . 3 / 20 or corrigon 1 . 2 / 15 light source : electric lamp 8 v / 50 w film spool : 120 m frequency : 18 and 25 pictures per second weight : 4 . 75 kg years of production : 1972 - 77
amateur , silent cine projector for projection of super 8 film or standard 8 mm film .
amateur , silent , portable cine projector for both super 8 film or standard 8 mm film .
cassette - type cine projector for film 8 mm super of max . lenght 15 meters .
lens : corrigon 1 . 4 / 12 . 5 lighting system : halogen lamp with spherical reflector 12 v / 100 w , two - lens condenser cooling : by blower drive : electric motor 220 v / 50 hz maximum input : 150 w weight : 6 . 15 kg years of production : 1976 - 80
viewer / editor ms 8 for rewinding and viewing and cutting of standard 8 mm films .
illuminating system : condenser , lens mirar 2 . 8 / 15 , reflecting mirrors image : projection on focusing screen light source : electric lamp 12 v / 15 w film motion : by a hand knob in required direction years of production : 1962 - 66
illuminating system : two - lens condenser , three - lens anastigmat mirar 2 . 8 / 12 . 5 and two silvered mirrors image : rear projection on focusing screen of dimension 70x105 mm light source : electric lamp 12 v / 15 w , fed from mains transformer film motion : by turning the hand knob in required direction weight : 2 . 5 kg years of production : 1966 - 70
viewer / editor for rewinding , viewing and cutting of standard 8 mm films with tilting arms of spools .
illuminating system : condenser , lens mirar 2 . 8 / 15 , reflecting mirrors image : rear projection on focusing screen light source : electric lamp 12 v / 75 w film motion : by hand operated knob in required direction year of production : 1971
viewer / editor for rewinding , viewing and cutting of 35 mm film both formats normal and super .
illuminating system : condenser , lens mirar 2 . 8 / 12 . 5 image : rear projection on focusing screen light source : electric lamp 12 v / 15 w film motion : by hand operated knob in required direction year of production : 1968
professional stable projecting apparatus for projection of all kinds of films of 35 mm width .
professional , stable projecting apparatus designed for projection of both the standard and wide - screen films of 35 mm width with anamorphote attachment used .
lens : exchangeable , stigmar 90 - 120 mm , diameter 82 . 5 light source : arc lamp 90 a with non - spherical mirror of diameter 356 mm , f + 113 mm luminous flux : max . 4000 lm sound head : optical film motion : by maltese cross with entraining roller drums for spool : max . 600 m of film weight : 260 kg years of production : 1955 - 57
professional , stable projecting apparatus for projection of 35 mm standard even wide - screen films with the use of anamorphote attachment .
professional , stable projecting apparatus for projection of all kinds films of widths 35 and 70 mm .
professional , stable projection apparatus for projection of all kinds of 35 mm films .
mechanical production is concentrated in this location , which includes dozens of latest high precision mechanical equipment . their optimal use is ensured by more than 500 highly skilled workers and technicians . the mechanics division houses precise machining , surface finishing and heat treatment .
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historical milestones 1933 dipl . ing . alois benes established company optikotechna in prerov . dr . mazurek constructed the first czechoslovak enlarging lens .
1934 - 1937 optikotechna focused on darkroom equipment ( mainly enlargers and lenses ) .
1939 - 1945 optikotechna was forced to supply military optical equipment for german army ( rangefinders , periscopes , binoculars , riflescopes ) .
1953 the institute for research and development of optics and precision mechanics was established in prerov .
1971 there was a rapid increase of military production for warsaw pact ( up to 75 % of total turnover ) .
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the view - master stereo reel system was invented by william gruber from portland , oregon ( usa ) in the 1930s . he patented this system on january 20 , 1939 . that same year viewmaster was introduced at new york world ' s fair for the first time .
the company emerged as a fusion of two nationalized producers of optical devices : optikotechna přerov and c . p . göerz bratislava .
my overview consists of the reels and accessories of which i am aware ( my collection ) . on this site you will find a description of each reel , scene titles , booklet details and , where possible , pictures ( reproduced with my canon eos 350d and bellows attachment )
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twin - lens reflex camera for 12 pictures of size 6 x 6 cm in roll film .
reflex camera , all metal , for roll film b ii , for 12 pictures of size 6 x 6 cm .
camera even viewfinder lens : three - lens triplet mirar t3 2 . 9 / 75 shutter : compur 1 - 1 / 250 s , self - timer focusing : from 1 meter year of production : 1938
photographic camera flexaret ii is a reflex camera with two lenses for roll film , 12 pictures of size 6 x 6 cm ( b2 ) .
lenses : viewfinder - anastigmat 3 / 80 mm , camera lens - mirar 4 . 5 / 80 focusing : central , by simultaneous motion of both lenses shutter : prontor ii year of production : 1948
twin - lens reflex camera for 12 pictures of size 6 x 6 cm in a roll film .
lenses : viewfinder - anastigmat 3 / 80 , camera lens - mirar 3 . 8 / 80 focusing : central with simultaneous motion of both lenses film feed : by a crank shutter : metax 1 - 1 / 400 s year of production : 1948
lenses : viewfinder - anastigmat 3 / 80 , camera lens - belar 3 . 5 / 80 focusing : central with simultaneous motion of both lenses film feed : by a knob shutter : prontor svs , 1 - 1 / 400 s year of production : 1950 - 57


avnet , inc. is one of the world 's largest distributors of electronic components and embedded solutions and is headquartered in phoenix , arizona .

although the corporation 's products have been an important part of computer networking , the corporate name is neither an acronym nor a coined word , and dates from nearly a century ago , when it was founded by charles avnet in 1921 .

after its start on manhattan 's radio row , the company became incorporated in 1955 and began trading on the new york stock exchange in 1961 .

avnet currently ranks # 108 on the fortune 500 and # 380 on the fortune global 500 , reporting fy 2016 revenues of $ 26.2 billion .

avnet

dragon innovation and kickstarter began a partnership with avnet in may for avnet’s hardware studio .
carrie chen avnet asia pacific + 65 . 6580 . 6095 carrie . chen @ avnet . com
in this section of the avnet newsroom you ' ll find awards and honors earned by avnet .
principal subsidiaries : hamilton hallmark ; avnet computer group ; time electronics inc . ; allied electronics inc . ; avnet e2000 ( germany ) ; avnet access ( uk ) ; avnet composants ( france ) ; avnet nortec ( scandinavia ) ; avnet adelso ( italy ) ; channel master ( u . s . and u . k . ) ; brownell electro ; mechanics choice .
february 8 , 2012 - avnet receives 2011 showcase in excellence award from arizona quality alliance for its avnet global solutions center 5s processes .
avnet 2011 sales hit $ 26 . 5 billion , share buyback announced urltoken avnet , inc . reports fourth quarter fiscal year 2011 results urltoken
october 4 , 2011 - avnet , inc . named socially responsible corporation of the year by casimiro . avnet received the distinct recognition in part because of company programs offered to support employee volunteer efforts , avnet ' s dollar for doers program , and avnet ' s matching grants program .
in 1973 , avnet became intel corp . ' s first distributor , solidifying avnet ' s place in the computer business . together , avnet and supplier intel began selling computer peripherals , complete systems , and software . in 1979 , avnet hit $ 1 billion in revenue for the first time .
avnet closed the bell micro deal for $ 7 per share , or $ 252 million . avnet will assume $ 379 million of bell ' s debt .
avnet technology solutions & hp unveil hp all - in - one . . .
media contact carrie chen avnet asia pacific + 65 . 6580 . 6095 email contact
the avnet teams collected their awards at a ceremony held in westin hotel taipei .
about avnet from idea to design and from prototype to production , avnet supports customers at each stage of a product’s lifecycle . a comprehensive portfolio of design and supply chain services makes avnet the go - to guide for innovators who set the pace for technological change . for nearly a century , avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology . learn more about avnet at urltoken .
about avnet from idea to design and from prototype to production , avnet supports customers at each stage of a product ' s lifecycle . a comprehensive portfolio of design and supply chain services makes avnet the go - to guide for innovators who set the pace for technological change . for nearly a century , avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology . learn more about avnet at urltoken .
february 8 , 2012 - avnet receives 2011 showcase in excellence award from arizona quality alliance .
throughout the 70s and 80s , avnet refocused its business strategy , dropping sluggish business divisions and replacing them with technology - related enterprises . this effort was largely spearheaded by tony hamilton , who was named ceo in 1980 and who championed avnet ' s primary role as an electronics distributor in the coming age of high - tech . as electronic marketing group ( nicknamed hamilton / avnet ) was responsible for more than 75 % of avnet ' s revenue , avnet came to be known popularly as hamilton / avnet , and even further as
hamilton .
bracknell , uk – 8 july 2015 – avnet technology solutions , the global it solutions distribution leader and an operating group of avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) , has announced that avnet uk won two prestigious awards at the recent crn sales and marketing awards 2015 .
avnet’s business and it teams worked in partnership to create avnet urenew and simplify the renewal process of it service contracts , including those for ongoing maintenance for hardware and software . prior to avnet urenew , avnet’s customers would spend long hours and even weeks searching to determine which service contracts were ready for renewal , accessing five or more databases from technology manufacturers to obtain the information .
avnet also announced plans to merge its avnet computer technologies inc . and hamilton / avnet computer divisions , closing about 20 branches and laying off management and support personnel . the decision was triggered by sluggish demand for systems and vendors ' unhappiness with their product lines being split between two operations .
global technology distributor avnet , inc . has announced an expanded , exclusive distribution agreement with broadcom limited ( nasdaq : avgo ) . under the agreement , avnet will serve as the exclusive broadline distributor for broadcom in the americas and emea regions . avnet will also continue its franchise in asia .
avnet named one of the top 12 green - it organizations in the u . s . urltoken
in 1964 , avnet electronics became avnet , inc . to reflect its diversification into other areas , including audio turntables and electric motors . upon the death of charles avnet that year , lester became the company ' s president and chairperson . other executive roles were filled by simon sheib , who became an avnet director and the treasurer of british industries corp . , avnet ' s first acquisition . anthony hamilton , the president of hamilton electro , was made an avnet director and company vice - president . net sales in 1964 reached $ 57 . 5 million with earnings of $ 3 million .
in addition to the museum , avnet is celebrating this milestone with the publication of
avnet : 50 years of making history ,
a glossy , 145 - page hardcover book tracing the history of electrical and electronic technology , avnet ' s evolving industry role , and some of its notable accomplishments .
in october 2012 , avnet , inc . acquired brightstar partners , inc . and bsp software llc .
avnet ceo : cloud impacts way we all do business urltoken jul . 11th , 2011 by dave courbanou
in 1993 , avnet acquired hall - mark electronics corporation , a rival distributor , for more than $ 344 . 6 million . hall - mark was the third largest distributor in the country - - behind avnet and arrow electronics inc . - - and , through its allied electronics division , was among the largest catalog distributors of electronic components in the united states . avnet predicted that combined sales of avnet and hall - mark would top $ 3 billion in 1993 . with this acquisition , hamilton / avnet , the largest member of avnet ' s electronic marketing group , and the largest avnet subsidiary , combined with comparable operations at hall - mark to form hamilton hallmark . hall - mark computer products was to operate as a subsidiary in the avnet computer group , while continuing to function as a separate unit . with the addition of hall - mark computer products , avnet ' s computer group gained new franchises , including hewlett - packard ; avnet already had franchises for digital equipment , intel , ncr , seagate , and okidata .
: despite its numerous achievements , avnet’s beginnings were relatively humble . in 1921 , as radios were becoming common household items , 33 - year - old russian immigrant charles avnet began distributing surplus radio parts , eventually building enough capital to open a storefront . after weathering the great depression and recouping resulting losses through wwii military sales , avnet tapped into the connector market and watched its business explode . by 1959 , avnet had gone public . it also was among the first companies to introduce overnight delivery as an industry standard . in 1962 , avnet aquired hamilton electro sales , a west coast electronics distributor lead by avnet ' s future ceo tony hamilton . by 1968 , after a series of additional key acquisitions , avnet - - specifically , electronic marketing group ( hamilton / avnet ) - - had established itself as the largest electronics distributor in the nation .
avnet named
world ' s most admired company
in its industry by fortune for sixth consecutive year .
avnet named
world ' s most admired company
in its industry by fortune for fifth consecutive year .
avnet named
world ' s most admired company
in its industry by fortune for fourth consecutive year .
about avnet , inc . avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) , a fortune 500 company , is one of the largest distributors of electronic components , computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally . avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing cost - effective , value - added services and solutions . for the fiscal year ended june 28 , 2014 , avnet generated revenue of $ 27 . 5 billion . for more information , visit www . avnet . com .
with the contract renewal process drastically streamlined , avnet customers no longer need to search to find renewal information and can access the information quickly from a dashboard . avnet urenew also gives customers access to valuable data analytics related to :
brodeur partners for avnet , inc . marcia chapman , + 1 - 480 - 308 - 0284 mchapman @ urltoken
november 28 , 2011 - avnet new jersey office awarded leed certification , showcasing the company’s successful efforts at sustainability .
avnet electronics marketing heidi elliott , 480 - 643 - 7584 senior director , marketing programs heidi . elliott @ urltoken
avnet , vallee and gordon will officially open the avnet technology museum with its more than 1 , 000 feet of display area . the museum is housed in the lobby of avnet ' s corporate headquarters in phoenix and will showcase 100 technology products spanning 84 years of innovation , a number of historic documents and photographs related to the technology industry , and memorabilia from avnet and other key firms that have played important roles in the evolution of the electronics industry .
“avnet is always looking for new ideas to help our customers grow their businesses more efficiently and profitably , ” said steve phillips , cio , avnet , inc . “for the first time , value - added resellers and solution providers have one view into their service contracts across multiple technology manufacturers through avnet urenew . the informationweek elite 100 recognition underscores the business value in avnet’s continued approach to innovation through digital platforms and our steadfast focus on accelerating our customers’ success . ”
lester avnet died in 1970 and was succeeded by simon sheib as chair and chief executive officer . with the country in a recession , 1970 was a tough year for avnet . the company also struggled to absorb the many acquisitions of the previous decade , and net earnings dropped . avnet arranged new financing , cut overhead , and eliminated dividends for a year . sheib and hamilton also combined avnet electronics with hamilton electro to form hamilton / avnet , which along with time electronics , became avnet ' s electronic marketing group , headed by anthony hamilton . under hamilton ' s leadership , the electronic marketing group became the first nationwide electronic components distributor and the first to distribute semiconductors , integrated circuits , and microprocessors .
october 24 , 2011 - avnet named one of the top 12 green - it organizations in the u . s . for its use of technology to reduce energy consumption . avnet was also named to newsweek ' s 2011 green rankings .
avnet boasted 24 - hour delivery of electronic components to manufacturing customers , even in 1959 . ( photo : business wire )
avnet has a long tradition of moving in the right direction at the right time . like its investment in connectors and microprocessors , avnet is now tapping into emerging technologies such as “the internet of things , ” big data , and smarter grids .
avnet is committed to realizing the highest levels of operational excellence in everything we do ,
said gerry fay , chief global logistics and operations officer at avnet .
the avnet global solutions center team earned this recognition from the arizona quality alliance which demonstrates our team ' s ability to create efficient work environments that deliver high - quality solutions to our customers .
innovator of the year – large company : avnet , inc . , phoenix ; facility source , phoenix ; nextiva , scottsdale
under the leadership of ceo tony hamilton , avnet grew its computer lines business by purchasing sertech and fmi in the custom chip and microcircuitry business . the 1980s also saw the creation of the avnet development laboratories to prefect new satellite and cable television equipment . hamilton led avnet until his death in 1988 , when he was succeeded by leon machiz , founder of acquisition life electronics sales .
singapore - - ( marketwired - jun 7 , 2017 ) - avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) , a leading global technology distributor , has been recognized for its outstanding technical and business performance at the micron technology awards . avnet asia pacific picked up the 2016 most valuable player and best demand creation awards , while avnet taiwan won best field application engineers service 2016 .
avnet ' s sales soared , reaching $ 225 million in 1974 . the next year , however , recession and backlogs brought huge sales and earnings declines in the entire industry . most distributors , including avnet , were overstocked , as suppliers met monthly quotas by shipping to distributors . most severely affected by recession at avnet were its two leading groups - - consumer products and electronic marketing .
during 1975 , however , not only did the company recover , but it showed record earnings of more than $ 35 million . that year , hamilton / avnet and supplier intel entered the hi - tech systems market , and avnet was soon also selling computer peripherals and then complete systems and software . in 1979 , avnet hit the $ 1 billion mark in sales and had profits of $ 54 million , with the electronic marketing group accounting for almost $ 30 million of those earnings . in 1980 , hamilton became chair and ceo of avnet when sheib died . the following year , avnet acquired peripherals distributor loonam associates and a 50 percent share of computer superstores . two years later , avnet was generating sales of $ 1 million a day in computer - related products .
[ amelio ' s ] proven expertise will be critical in accelerating avnet ' s growth , driving an enhanced execution focus and implementing management systems to promote greater accountability ,
william schumann , chairman of avnet ' s board , said in a statement .
: based on 122 reviews on glassdoor . com , avnet received 3 . 5 / 5 stars , with 48 % of respondents recommending the company to a friend . based on 42 ratings avnet ceo , rick hamada , received a 64 % approval rating .
ends about avnet technology solutions as a global it solutions distributor , avnet technology solutions transforms technology into business solutions for customers around the world . it collaborates with customers and suppliers to create and deliver services , software and hardware solutions that address the changing needs of end - user customers . the group serves customers and suppliers in north america , latin america and caribbean , asia pacific , and europe , middle east and africa . it generated us $ 11 . 0 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2014 . avnet technology solutions is an operating group of avnet , inc . for more information , visit http : / / www . ats . avnet . com .
: arrow is avnet’s closest direct global competitor , offering electronic distribution services and enterprise computing solutions to hundreds of thousands of global customers .
these acquisitions expanded the company into the new fields of semiconductors , relays , and potentiometers . [ 9 ] in 1964 , the company renamed itself again as avnet , incorporated . founder charles avnet died that same year , and his son lester became president and chairman .
by 1993 , avnet had streamlined more than 100 storage facilities into just three warehouses . inventory and purchasing in these warehouses were computer - controlled . at the time the largest distributor in the country , avnet then acquired the third largest distributor , hall - mark electronics corporation , for $ 344 . 6 million . with this acquisition , hamilton / avnet combined with hall - mark to form hamilton hallmark . avnet ' s computer business gained new suppliers at this time , including hewlett - packard , digital equipment , ncr , seagate , and okidata . the acquisition also made avnet the only u . s . distributor to carry all of the top five american semiconductor lines .
march 2 , 2012 - avnet named
world ' s most admired company
in its industry by fortune for fourth consecutive year .
miriam murphy , senior vice president , avnet technology solutions , north region , emea , said , “winning these awards recognises the marketing team as an outstanding group of professionals in their field and rewards the significant contribution they each make to avnet’s business on a daily basis .
mccreadie , john ,
avnet takes progressive stance to build profits ,
electronic business , october 30 , 1989 , p . 70 .
during world war ii , avnet made antennas for the u . s . armed forces . charles ' s son , lester , joined the business at that time . [ 10 ] after the war was over , avnet focused on buying and selling surplus electronic and electrical parts .
in a year of ceo transitions and an uncertain economy , avnet outperformed . sales for 2011 broke records and the company is well positioned for continued . expanding into cloud computing and building upon existing distribution programs and pre - packaged solutions position avnet for continued growth . and while avnet is recognized as an industry leader , it is also recognized for its community involvement , sustainability , and as a great place to work .
after the war , the company concentrated on buying and selling surplus electronic and electrical parts . a significant contract with bendix aviation corporation helped avnet ' s sales soar , and the company opened a second warehouse in los angeles , soon becoming an authorized jobber and assembler of electrical connectors for bendix . in 1955 , the company incorporated as avnet electronics supply co . , inc . , and by the end of the year avnet had sales of $ 1 million and a net loss of $ 17 , 000 . in 1958 , the company became avnet electronics corp .
chairman and ceo roy vallee said avnet expects to achieve its stated return - on - capital goal of at least 12 . 5 percent on the bell micro transaction following the completion of integration , which he expects to occur by the end of avnet ' s fiscal year in 12 months .
avnet is uniquely positioned to grow faster than the market and leverage that growth into increased economic profits / shareholder value . investor presentation 12 / 11
the dragon innovation acquisition follows two previous acquisitions to further enhance avnet’s role in developing new technology products , particularly projects that advance internet of things .
when world war ii started , radio parts became important to the war effort . since production of home radio sets was prohibited , radio shop owners began selling parts to government and defense contractors instead of consumers . during this time , charles avnet and his son lester established avnet electronic supply co .
hollywood producers may not typically frequent corporate celebrations , but when avnet inc . ( nyse : avt ) marks its 50th anniversary as an incorporated company on friday , july 22 , jon avnet - - producer and director of more than 50 motion pictures and television shows - - will be there .
electronics distributor avnet inc . announced the largest acquisition in its history tuesday with the $ 631 million purchase of san jose - based bell microproducts inc .
bell micro ' s business in latin america , europe , the middle east and africa and its north american data - center business will be integrated into avnet technology solutions . bell micro ' s north american embedded business , including embedded components like hard drives , will be integrated into avnet electronics marketing .
avnet said it will explore alternatives for bell micro ' s single - tier reseller business , which had sales of approximately $ 450 million in 2009 .
during the 1980s , ceo hamilton , known as a superb salesperson , helped avnet become the leading industrial distributor in the united states because of his innovative approach to the industry . hamilton led avnet until he died of cancer in 1988 at the age of 64 , and he was succeeded by machiz .
in 2015 , avnet earned tdk - lambda america’s distributor of the year honors for setting the company’s previous all - time high pos of $ 10m .
in 1960 , avnet made its first acquisition , british industries corporation , and gained a listing on the new york stock exchange . that year , avnet had sales of more than $ 4 million and net income of $ 1 million . avent ' s acquisitions during this time included hamilton electro corporation in 1962 , fairmount motor products co , inc . in 1963 , and valley forge products , inc . in 1964 . under the agreement between avnet and hamilton , the companies remained autonomous ; hamilton bolstered avnet ' s strong connector business with semiconductor technology and , in turn , hamilton expanded its program nationwide .
avnet ' s predecessor was a small distributor of radio replacement parts founded by charles avnet in 1921 in lower manhattan . avnet and other entrepreneurs set up small parts jobbing operations in the basements or back rooms of their parts stores on courllandt street in new york to sell ham radio parts to ships and hobbyists in the early days of radio broadcasting , before commercial , battery - powered radios were available .
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sprang up in new york and other major cities , and avnet and the other dealers sold parts and made repairs , first on ham radios , and then as manufacturing developed , on commercial sets . as radio manufacturing grew , parts distribution also took off . during the 1930s , avnet ' s company also manufactured automobile antennas and car radio kits .
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1983 annual report , great neck , new york : avnet , inc . , 1983 , pp . 6 - 8 .
avnet ' s stock opened monday down 2 . 2 percent to $ 40 . 35 per share . the ceo change was announced before the market opened .
but by the mid - 1970s , an economic downturn had forced avnet to sell off business units that didn ' t relate to its core mission of sales , warehouse and stocking facilities . that was also the time when avnet began investing in electronics and computing technology , leading eventually to the technology solutions division .
in 1957 the jazz label pacific records was acquired . in 1963 , the label was sold to avnet ( an electronics corporation ) for $ 12 million . avnet also bought blue note records , imperial records , dolton records , aladdin records and minit records . after 2 years of loses , avnet sells the labels back to al bennett for $ 8 million . in 1966 a reissue label sunset records was started to deal with previously issued records from the new labels .
avnet , inc . announced that it was selected for the informationweek elite 100 – a list of the top business technology innovators in the u . s .
for the second year running avnet was awarded best sales and marketing team ( distributor ) , and linda patterson , marketing director , avnet north region , won manager of the year ( distributor ) . the awards were presented at a black tie gala dinner held on thursday 2nd july at the brewery , london .
“avnet urenew completely changed the renewal process for our customers with instant visibility into service contracts they’ve sold to their customers , ” said christy anderson , vice president of strategic sales , avnet technology solutions , americas . “this unprecedented visibility allows avnet’s customers to capture annuity revenue streams and expand their services businesses . also , the platform allows value - added resellers and solution providers to proactively manage conversations with their customers about their service contracts , further positioning them as trusted advisors . ”
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jon avnet is the grandson of the late charles avnet , a russian immigrant who began selling radio parts on new york city ' s radio row in 1921 and co - founded avnet electronic supply co . with jon ' s late father , lester , who served as president from 1955 to 1967 and chairman from 1964 to 1969 . he will speak at the golden anniversary celebration of avnet ' s incorporation and grand opening of the avnet technology museum , as will phoenix mayor phil gordon , and chairman , ceo and 28 - year avnet veteran roy vallee . mayor gordon will read an official proclamation in honor of the occasion . vallee will read an official proclamation from gov . janet napolitano .
by the 1990s avnet had expanded globally . it became a major pioneer in supply chain solutions with its introduction of computer - based shipment tracking , especially under the guidance of then - president leon machiz , who transformed hamilton / avnet electronic marketing group from a system of stocking , sales , and support facilities , into a highly efficient constellation of technologically integrated megawarehouses , field support hubs , and local sales branches . since 2005 , avnet has seen steady year over year growth .
elite 100 – a list of the top business technology innovators in the u . s . avnet was recognized for the development of an innovative , cloud - based
our 50th anniversary celebration honors the company that the avnet family and thousands of other passionate , talented and dedicated people have created ,
said vallee .
may those celebrating the 100th anniversary of our incorporation in 2055 feel the same sense of pride and optimism for the future of avnet that we do today .
ceo leaders since the 1970s for avnet have included tony hamilton , leon machiz , roy vallee , rick hamada and william amelio [ 19 ] ( current ) .
phoenix - based global technology distributor avnet inc . has acquired dragon innovation to expand its offerings for customers as they move from design to prototype to volume production .
avnet ( nyse : avt ) was up 1 . 20 percent , or 43 cents , closing at $ 36 . 36 tuesday , according to google finance .
rick hamada has more than 28 years of experience with avnet and a broad background in the technology industry , spanning from his early career as a technical specialist to leading a multi - billion dollar sales and marketing organization . he was named avnet chief executive officer in february 2011 , effective july 4 , 2011 , and was concurrently elected to avnet ' s board of directors . he spearheaded efforts to drive profitable growth through enterprise initiatives focused on operational excellence , employee engagement and customer engagement .
in 1971 , after two years of declining earnings , avnet experienced an increase in earnings . this turnaround was accomplished in part by eliminating the profit drain caused by channel master ' s oem color picture tube business . while consumer products had been the leading segment of avnet ' s business for decades , in the early 1970s , the electronic marketing segment came on strong , and by 1973 it accounted for the highest sales in the company . company officials attributed this in part to the consolidation of the hamilton electro and avnet electronics divisions . earnings for the year were $ 21 . 7 million . during this period , intel corp . , a new company that had brought out the first microprocessor , signed hamilton / avnet as a distributor , thus providing the opportunity for avnet to become involved in the computer business .
in november , avnet acquired a small vietnamese technology distributor and , on march 4 , announced the acquisition of a value - added electronics distributor in the czech republic .
avnet has purchased a number of companies to broaden their reach in ecosystem services including hackster . io , dragon innovation , and uk based premier farnell . [ 8 ]
company : avnet inc . , phoenix , az company description : avnet , inc . , a fortune 500 company , is one of the largest distributors of electronic components , computer products and embedded technology in the world . avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100 , 000 customers and providing cost - effective , value - added services and solutions . nomination category : company / organization categories nomination sub category : company of the year - electronics
in conjunction the change in leadership , avnet announced that sales in the americas region of its semiconductor - focused electronics marketing business are expected to come in $ 100 million below the prior outlook due to an enterprise resource planning ( erp ) implementation in the region . the region also incurred higher costs to maintain customer deliveries , avnet said .
the book builds on interviews with more than 50 people who were with avnet in its early years , family members of those who are deceased , and electronics industry veterans with colorful insights and stories of a young and growing industry dependent on technological breakthroughs . avnet annual reports dating from 1959 provided a wealth of material and old photos . newspaper clippings and electronics industry archives yielded useful historic facts and figures . each of avnet ' s 10 , 000 employees will receive a copy of this commemorative book that covers the company from its beginnings when charles avnet sold surplus radio parts on new york city ' s radio row to the invention of the microprocessor in 1971 to the information age .
the 1960s continued to be a period of acquisition , and avnet purchased guarantee generator & armature co . in 1965 , channel master corporation in 1967 , and brownell inc . , carol wire and cable corporation , and machiz ' s time electronic sales in 1968 . regarding the time electronic acquisition , some claimed a conflict of interest , as time electronic was a distributor for cannon , while avnet distributed for rival bendix . to accommodate the two rival suppliers , machiz and avnet kept their two companies separate and independent .
dragon innovation has 30 employees in boston , and in shenzhen and hong kong , china . all current dragon employees will be retained by avnet , according to the company .
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electronic business , october 16 , 1989 , pp . 199 - 202 .
in 1979 , lester avnet died [ 14 ] and was succeeded by simon sheib as chief executive officer . sheib , along with anthony hamilton , president of the hamilton electro corporation acquisition , combined the two companies to form hamilton / avnet , which eventually became avnet electronic marketing group , led by hamilton . the combine shifted its strategy during this time to focus on sales , warehouse and stocking facilities , product development , and expanding markets , and became the first distributor of semiconductors , integrated circuits , and microprocessors . [ 11 ]
in sept 2016 , tech data purchased avnet ' s technology solutions for $ 2 . 6b . in october 2016 , the company purchased premier farnell for £691m . [ 17 ]
we ' re very pleased to award the title of 2016 most valuable player and best demand creation awards to avnet ,
said lorenzo ponzanelli , senior director of worldwide distribution , micron technology inc .
avnet provides us with a powerful combination of demand creation focus , technical resources investment with supporting design capabilities in solution development for amongst our customers .
avnet ' s solid performance in 2011 demonstrates the company ' s ability to help our customers and suppliers take advantage of growth opportunities around the globe ,
said rick hamada , chief executive officer of avnet , inc .
i am extremely proud of our team for receiving this recognition once again . avnet ' s continued presence at the top of fortune ' s list of most admired companies is a testament to our employees ' ability to deliver highly - valued and differentiated services that accelerate the success of the partners we serve .
at the same time , other companies that would become key elements in avnet ' s development were being launched ; some of their founders would go on to become top executives at avnet . in 1948 , leon machiz and partner seymour schweber invested $ 3 , 000 each to start life electronics sales , which sold surplus connectors . the company prospered , but eventually the two split up , and machiz founded time electronics . with the start of the space program in the late 1950s , avnet , time electronics , and the other electronic distributors thrived .
during that era , avnet sold everything from guitars and perfume bottles to television antennas and die - casting machines , leading to an encounter with beatles legends john lennon and george harrison .
avnet enables success from the center of the technology industry , providing cost - effective services and solutions vital to a broad base of more than 100 , 000 customers and 250 suppliers . the company markets , distributes and adds value to a wide variety of electronic components , enterprise computer products and embedded subsystems . through its premier market position , avnet brings a breadth and depth of capabilities that help its trading partners accelerate growth and realize cost efficiencies . avnet currently generates more than $ 13 billion in revenue through sales in 69 countries . visit urltoken .
frederick fu , president of avnet asia pacific , said : “the ip & e market is significant to avnet as it forms the core foundation of our business in the provision of total - solutions . the multiple awards we have received are testament to avnet’s position as a trusted distributor of ip & e products in the region . our valued partners and team of experts are instrumental to our successful growth . providing value - added support and solutions through our design chain capabilities have always been a key differentiator to drive further success for our partners . ”
declines in government and military spending continue to hurt some firms , as do slowing conditions in some markets in asia . the biggest of the big remain diverse enough to weather the storm , however , and are committed to their expansion strategies . stephen wong , president of avnet electronics marketing asia , recently commented on the company’s ahead - of - the - curve investment in inland china as one example ( see avnet seeks global growth ) . avnet electronics marketing asia has more than 30 locations in china , many of which are in emerging cities inland .
the departure of hamada – who had been with the company since 1983 – as ceo and from avnet ' s board of directors is effective immediately , according to the company . the spokeswoman said avnet will vet external and internal candidates – including amelio – for the top slot , and expects to complete its search for a new chief executive within the next six months .
amelio , who has sat on avnet ' s board of directors since may 2014 , expects to focus intensely on customer and supplier relationships in his first couple of weeks as ceo , the company spokeswoman told crn . amelio will also meet with avnet ' s leadership team in operational reviews and drill down on the company ' s business strategy , according to the spokeswoman .
avnet , inc . is the world’s largest distributor of electronic components . the company is headquartered in phoenix , arizona , and has over 400 locations worldwide , with 19 , 000 employees and more than 100 , 000 customers . avnet is ranked 117 on the u . s . fortune 500 list , with approximately $ 27 . 5 billion in revenues in fy 2014 .
in 1998 , roy vallee entered as ceo and chairman , [ 15 ] the same year that the company relocated its corporate headquarters to phoenix ( from great neck , ny ) . under vallee ' s tenure , avnet acquired more than 60 companies and grew globally . avnet launched their first global warehouse in 1999 , where customers around the world could track their order status .
the two acquisitions are the latest in a slew for avnet , which fueled its growth for most of the past decade with purchases that all but disappeared when the economy turned south in 2007 .
in the 1970s , avnet shifted its business operations away from military products and toward newer ventures that were brewing in silicon valley - - namely , microprocessors . just a year before , in 1969 , avnet was the first technology distributor to place an order with intel . it had also forged relationships with major semiconductor suppliers , such as motorola , fairchild semiconductor , rca , and signetics .
from components to cloud and design to disposal , avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) accelerates the success of customers who build , sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products , services and solutions . avnet is a fortune 500 company with revenues of $ 27 . 9 billion for the fiscal year 2015 . for more information , visit urltoken .
from components to cloud and design to disposal , avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) accelerates the success of customers who build , sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products , services and solutions . avnet is a fortune 500 company with revenues of $ 27 . 9 billion for the fiscal year 2015 . for more information , visit urltoken .
however , in the early 1980s the country was once again experiencing economic recession , and earnings for the electronic marketing group declined . in 1982 , avnet sold its wire and cable businesses . nevertheless , confident that its new computer lines would prove profitable , the company purchased sertech and fmi in the custom chip and microcircuitry businesses and set up avnet development labs to develop satellite and cable tv equipment .
during this time , many suppliers and customers wanted avnet to have a stronger european presence , and during an 18 - month period in the early 1990s , avnet acquired three european distributors : f . h . tec composants of france , nortec ab of scandinavia , and access group , a british semiconductor distributor . in early 1993 , avnet acquired electronic 2000 ag , which did business in germany , austria , and switzerland , and announced its intention to acquire adelsy , an italian electronic components distributor . although 90 percent of avnet ' s 1992 revenues came from domestic sales , machiz restated his commitment to global expansion , anticipating that the bulk of the company ' s growth through the end of the century would come from international trade . because distribution in europe was not nearly as centralized as in the united states , machiz saw great opportunity to improve service and cut costs of overseas operations . he predicted that avnet would reach $ 1 billion in international sales by the end of the century .
avnet moved beyond the industrial and military industries and into the consumer electronics market with the 1960 purchase of audio equipment company british industries corp . and the acquisition of guild musical instruments five years later .
the awards were presented by various technology partners across the region in recognition of avnet’s outstanding performance in driving profitable growth and sales for the interconnect , passive and electromechanical ( ip & e ) business .
the arizona technology council and the arizona commerce authority announced individual award winners , company award finalists and student and teacher awards for the 2016 governor’s celebration of innovation awards ( gcoi ) presented by avnet .
avnet ceo rick hamada has stepped down after more than five years in the top slot , and is being replaced on an an interim basis by former lenovo ceo bill amelio , the company announced monday .
“with the addition of dragon innovation to our connected ecosystem , avnet further meets the needs for companies of all sizes head on – helping them launch new hardware products in an efficient and cost - effective manner that accelerates time to market , ” said avnet ceo bill amelio . “dragon innovation’s hardware manufacturing expertise augments avnet’s design and supply chain capabilities beyond electronic components to encompass the entire finished product . equally important , dragon innovation complements our digital strategy by delivering their services through a combination of software and access to subject matter experts matched to the customers’ needs as they move swiftly through the stages of product development . ”
avnet announced in november it was buying san francisco - based hackster inc . for an undisclosed price . urltoken is an online community that helps startups learn how to design and build internet - connected hardware .
entering the 1970s with $ 9 million of annual distribution sales , arrow ranked no . 12 among u . s . electronics distributors . no . 1 - ranked avnet was 8 - times arrow’s size .
more detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in avnet ' s filings with the securities and exchange commission , including the company ' s reports on form 10 - k , form 10 - q and form 8 - k . except as required by law , avnet is under no obligation to update any forward - looking statements , whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .
“avnet’s outstanding sales performance has earned them our distributor of the year honors for the second year in a row , ” said juliet fajardo , director national distribution sales , tdk - lambda americas . “this performance is a testament to a great working relationship , solid business plan and a strong tenacity on execution to get the job done . all at tdk - lambda americas are proud of our partnership with avnet . ”
from components to cloud and design to disposal , avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) accelerates the success of customers who build , sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products , services and solutions . avnet is a fortune 500 company with revenues of $ 26 . 2 billion for the fiscal year 2016 . for more information , visit urltoken . ( avt _ ir )
avnet ' s 50 longest - term employees ( aka the fab 50 ) are also being honored at the ceremony , including betty fleming , a 40 - year company veteran based in woodland hills , calif .
avnet’s business is divided into two primary segments . the first , electronics marketing ( em ) , distributes electronic components and embedded systems to oems and ems providers , as well as design - and supply - chain services . the second , technology solutions ( ts ) , is avnet’s enterprise computing segment , which collaborates with customers and suppliers to create and deliver services , software , and hardware solutions to address business needs .
avnet ' s business thrived during the 1950s korean conflict and launch of the u . s . space program , as charles , along with his sons lester and robert , assembled electric connectors for missile systems , airplanes , and other military applications . in 1955 , avnet electronic supply company was incorporated with a primary business of selling capacitors , fasteners and switches . in 1956 , the corporation opened a second connector assembly plant near los angeles specifically for the aircraft industry . three years after it incorporated , the company changed its name to avnet electronics corporation , and went public on the american stock exchange the following year . [ 11 ]
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by the end of the 1960s , avnet was among the top three electronics distributors in the nation with diversified interests in five areas : electronic marketing , consumer products , wire and cable , automotive , and electrical and engineering .
by 1992 , the ten largest distributors in the country controlled 71 percent of the market , up from 58 percent in 1980 . avnet had endured several years of disappointing financial performance but came back in 1992 with $ 1 . 76 billion in sales . that performance accounted for an 18 percent share of the u . s . electronic components distribution market . sales by its electronic marketing group accounted for 80 percent of avnet ' s earnings and revenues .
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“when tdk - lambda named avnet its distributor of the year last year , the company said it was ‘the first step towards greater sales goals and milestones as we work together in the future , ’” said ed smith , president , avnet electronics marketing americas . “for avnet to earn this recognition for the second straight year is a tremendous accomplishment for each member of the team , particularly doug , whose leadership and professionalism have been instrumental in building the strong spirit of collaboration between our two companies . i can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in the year to come as we look to provide customers with industry - leading power supply solutions , backed by unparalleled design and supply chain support . ”
in september 2016 , tech data corporation announced that it had entered into an agreement acquire the technology solutions operating group from avnet , inc . in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately usd $ 2 . 6 billion . under the terms of the agreement , avnet received at closing approximately $ 2 . 4 billion in cash and 2 . 785 million shares of tech data common stock , representing an approximate 7 percent ownership position in tech data . [ 20 ]
avnet is one of the world’s largest global distributors of ip & e components , enterprise computing , storage products and embedded subsystems . it offers expertise with strong technical knowledge , designing products for market applications , serving different markets and countries .
phoenix - - ( business wire ) - - avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) , a leading global technology distributor , was recently named 2016 best performing national distributor by tdk - lambda americas , for reaching a record - high $ 12m in point of sale ( pos ) for the year in north america . in addition , avnet electronics marketing americas’ director of supplier management doug barker was recognized by tdk - lambda americas for his outstanding support and commitment .
“linda’s individual award is well - deserved . her energy , passion and engagement have no boundaries and under her leadership she has formed a team that delivers best - in - class strategic marketing , which is fundamental to avnet’s success . ”
the board believed that change in leadership was needed to accelerate the progress on avnet ' s growth , drive a greater sense of urgency and enhance our focus on execution ,
a spokeswoman for the phoenix - based distributor told crn .
™ . this innovative platform provides avnet’s value - added reseller and solution provider customers in the u . s . and canada with a single , consolidated view into the status of current service contracts related to their customers’ hardware and software purchases .
the moves are part of avnet’s ( nyse : avt ) global branding campaign launched in april to show how the company works with startups and makers to large technology corporations to help navigate the complex process of bringing new technology to the marketplace .
micron is a world leader in memory and semiconductor technology and a valued supplier partner to avnet . these awards - - which are based on micron ' s sales numbers for 2016 and its extensive solutions capabilities - - are important indicators of our asia pacific teams ' ability to support tech suppliers , like micron . we ' re committed to creating end - to - end solutions that meet current market trends and demand ,
said frederick fu , president in asia pacific , avnet .
phoenix - based avnet , which employs 12 , 000 and is the largest arizona fortune 500 company , said the deal substantially improves its global scale by strengthening its position in europe and the americas , including the fast - growing latin american market .
hamada was elevated to ceo after nearly 30 years with the company . he joined the hamilton / avnet electronics division in 1983 as a technical specialist , and also worked in sales roles before being named global president of avnet computer marketing in 2002 . a year later , he was named global president of the technology business and served in that role until 2006 , when he became chief operating officer . four years later , he was promoted to president and coo , then became ceo in 2011 .
industry analysts at estoreinfo say the key to avnet ' s long - term success is its supply chain management solutions , which include forecasting component demand , distribution management , vendor managed inventory ( vmi ) and just in time delivery . [ 18 ]
greenville , sc - - ( marketwired - june 15 , 2016 ) - kemet corporation ( nyse : kem ) , a leading global supplier of electronic components , announced avnet , inc . ( nyse : avt ) , a leading global technology distributor , as the winner of its 2015 jim bruorton distributor of the year award . avnet ' s exceptional growth in specialty product categories , design registrations , financial performance and sales metrics were among the criteria used to select this year ' s winner .
avnet also acquired leeds , england - based premier farnell , the maker of the raspberry pi mini computer , for $ 909 . 5 million last year . premier farnell’s element14 offers an online community where customers can ask technical questions and learn about technology .
kemet remains an industry leader thanks to its commitment to innovation . recent product introductions , including rohs - compliant ferrite inductors and the new ultra hiq - cbr squared multilayer ceramic capacitors , demonstrate kemet ' s dedication to the future ,
said ed smith , president , avnet electronics marketing americas .
avnet is honored to receive kemet ' s distributor of the year recognition , and we look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of kemet , and our mutual customers , in the years to come .