(Source: Business Wire)
RF Monolithics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RFMI) (RFM; the "Company"), a leader in
M2M and wireless communications-enabling technology, has expanded its
distribution agreement with Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating
group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), one of the largest distributors of
electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the
world. Avnet Electronics Marketing currently distributes RFM products to
electronic original equipment manufacturers (EOEMs) and electronic
manufacturing services (EMS) providers throughout North and South
America. Under the new agreement, Avnet Electronics Marketing will
distribute RFM products throughout most of Asia.
Said Duane Covell, director of RFM Worldwide Distribution, "There are
very few global distribution partners like Avnet, that offer feet on the
street, design-chain and supply-chain services that are critical to
growing revenue for manufacturers like RFM. Together, we have a mutually
proven track record of success with happy end-customers and steady
revenue growth. We look forward to building on this relationship to
reach new customers, growing revenue with existing Asia customers and
streamlining our distribution channel with a strong Asia partner like
Avnet."
RFM's broad line of standards-based certified modules and short-range IC
radios, plus RFM proprietary certified modules and short-range IC radios
and RF components can be integrated into a long list of common M2M and
communications applications. These applications include medical and
healthcare, building automation and control, smart grid and advanced
metering infrastructure, industrial grade wireless networks, automotive
and transportation, and telecommunications. RFM products are embedded
directly into OEM products.
"With so many applications, choosing the right certified module,
short-range IC radio or RF component can be a daunting task. But with
assistance from Avnet's technical team accompanied by reference
materials like RFM's printed and online interactive selector guides,
basic specification and common applications can be easily identified,"
said Covell.