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page[8]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/articles/customercentric.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  At America II, service is customer-centric locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Shannon Melara, Customer Service Supervisor At America II Electronics, Inc., customer service starts the moment our switchboard operators answer your phone call. But it doesn't stop once your call has been transferred to the correct representative within our organization. Once you place your order with your America II sales rep, our Customer Service department steps in to ensure your satisfaction through the time your parts are received. Whether that means handling RMAs (return material authorizations) or taking corrective action on any and all service defaults, America II's Customer Service department strives to provide you, our customer, with the most positive, prompt, and helpful service in the electronics industry. As our department's mission sets forth, &quot;We value our interactions with you and use them as a means to improve our system to meet your ever-changing needs. We strive to build and strengthen our relationship with you to ensure mutual success.&quot; Thank you for letting us serve you, and please continue sending us your feedback: smelara@americaii.com.  Read more about Shannon    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[9]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/articles/callingtheshots.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Letting customers call the shots locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Bob Pierce, Warehouse Manager My static-free jacket says I'm the manager of America II Electronics, Inc.'s White Glove Warehouse. But I don't call all the shots around here. That's because America II's &quot;Customer Special Instruction&quot; program (CSI) puts the power in your hands. From the shipping company we use to deliver your product, to the magnification on the microscope we use to inspect your parts, America II's CSI program allows you to specify your unique needs to us. In this way, your parts are handled and delivered to you according to your specific requirements, making our CSI program an essential offering to our customers in the medical and avionics industries, for example, whose orders must meet certain criteria. To take advantage of America II's CSI program, specify your shipping and handling requirements to your sales rep. From this point on, we'll work with you hand-in-hand to satisfy your unique requirements within our White Glove Warehouse, ensuring that your order is completed as smoothly and with as little delay as possible.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[10]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/articles/margie_eos.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Ask Margie: EOS vs. ESD locations | history | companies | leadership | community   As a member of the electronics purchasing, managing, manufacturing, and engineering community, you're probably familiar with the term &quot;ESD compliance.&quot; But do you know what the term &quot;EOS compliance&quot; means? No, it's not just alphabet soup - it's a related, yet distinct set of standards to which America II Electronics, Inc. also complies. Here's what you asked: What is the difference between EOS and ESD? ESD, or electrostatic discharge, is the charge that flows through a spark between two bodies at different electrostatic potentials as they approach each other (for example, when a person who is or has been walking touches someone and ignites a spark). EOS, on the other hand, refers to the exposure of an item to a current or voltage beyond the item's maximum ratings. EOS, or electrical overstress, can occur when a part is placed on a board and the board is subject to electrical current that exceeds the chip's capacity. Why does America II place such an importance on maintaining both EOS and ESD compliance? Neither EOS nor ESD failure is visible to the human eye. Damage is not found until an improperly handled chip fails when used in an application. By maintaining EOS and ESD compliance, customers are assured that all product shipped out of America II's White Glove Warehouse has been handled in the best manner to ensure the life of their equipment. Margie Kreisle is a NARTE-certified ESD technician and administrative supervisor within America II's White Glove Warehouse. Click below to read previous articles witten by Margie.  EOS vs. ESD  Where does compliance come from?    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
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Collection and Use of Information Registration: We collect information that you provide to us when registering to use our various websites or one of the many on-line product or services that we provide. The information we collect may include your name, address, phone and fax numbers, email address, and other information about your company we deem important to assist us in serving you. Online Ordering: Once you have established an account with us, if you desire to place an online order for one or more of our many products or services, we collect certain information from you that we deem necessary to process your order. In addition, we collect and maintain current and historical information about your transactions. Website Usage: We collect information about the utilization and navigation of our websites by users. The information we collect, which includes the user's Internet Provider address and the pages accessed while visiting our website, assists us in analyzing trends, diagnosing problems, administering the website, and gathering information for aggregate use. Emails and Newsletters: We may send you emails and newsletters from time to time about our products and services or other information we believe may be of interest to you. In addition, we may also send the you periodic updates relating to changes to our websites. Surveys, Online Polls, Contests: We may from time-to-time, conduct surveys, polls or contests via our websites and may therefore request information from you in conjunction with these types of events. 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page[18]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/help/feedback.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Feedback locations | history | companies | leadership | community   America II is committed to total customer satisfaction. In order to continue delivering the best programs and service to our customers, we welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Call or write us at the phone numbers and addresses here. Or, complete the following form and click &quot;submit&quot; to email your feedback to us. We look forward to hearing from you! Name: Company: * Email address: How long have you been an  American II customer? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 years Who is your America II sales rep? Provide feedback, questions, or suggestions:  * This address will be only used for the purpose of responding to the feedback you submit here.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
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page[25]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/solutions/excessinventory.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Excess Inventory excess inventory | mature product marketingTM | contact   Why choose America II? Excess Inventory Programs Contact Excess Team What makes America II the leading excess inventory solutions provider? A sales force strong enough to move your product in order to provide you with the greatest return on your initial investment America II has the largest sales force in the independent channel. Flexibility to custom-design solutions that address your unique needs America II's 30-person Excess Team works with customers to develop solutions based on their individual business objectives. And, we work per your timetable. When you demand it, we can quote and buy your excess, and arrange for shipping, within 72 hours. Physical space America II has 276,000 square feet of warehousing space to accommodate customers' excess inventories. Logistics expertise America II's team of logistics professionals, capable of receiving 3,000 pallets of product in a single shipment, is assigned to our customers' excess inventories within our ISO 9002- and ANSI/ESD S20.20- certified warehouses. Financial strength America II is 5A2-rated by Dun & Bradstreet. Years of experience managing excess for customers like you America II has been providing customers with excess solutions since 1989. Market insight to help you make informed decisions on managing your excess inventory America II's commodity specialists help you place the correct value on volatile items in your inventory so you can decide to sell, consign, or hold. Tools that allow you to track the status of your consigned inventory live. As an America II consignment partner, you can list your inventory for consignment, search the inventory you have consigned in our warehouses, and view all sales activity of your consigned materials during the time period you specify - including the dollar amount that is due to you - all at www.americaii.com. Excess Inventory Programs Line Item Purchasing Allows for individual line item accountability. Offers a &quot;quick fix&quot; but typically a low return. Lot Purchasing Moves a large volume of product quickly at one time. Return on investment is typically low. Consignment We arrange for the shipment of your materials to our ISO 9002- and ANSI/ESD S20.20-certified warehouses. We record and report all sales of your company's product in addition to the portion of your inventory remaining in our stock, and return a percentage of the sales generated by your company's materials. You can view all of this information, and search your inventory in stock at America II, at www.americaii.com. This contractual agreement allows you full audit privileges of sales and inventory records related to your company's products. Program is easily established and maintained. Secures a high return on your inventory and investment. Recycling/Asset Recovery Offered as an added service to our client customers. Allows for the disposal of your electronic obsolescence in an environmentally and economically sound way. Contact Excess Team Bob Gruber, Manager of Excess Purchasing Phone (toll-free): 1-800-767-2637 ext 1948 Fax RFQs: 727-571-2091 E-mail: bgruber@americaii.com Or complete this form to request more information about America II's inventory solutions.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[26]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/solutions/matpromark.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Mature Product MarketingTM excess inventory | mature product marketingTM | contact   What are mature products? Why choose America II? Contact What are mature products? America II defines mature products to include the following in the form of finished goods or wafer/die: De-emphasized products Older generation and/or older technology products you don't want to see in new designs. America II helps you lift the sales burden created by older generation products. Aged date code products Excellent quality devices that can be two or more years old based on your specific date code policies. America II markets aged products effectively regardless of date code. Distributor stock rotations Tired of the hassle and expense of dealing with stock rotations? Is your scrap policy only putting excess inventory in your way? America II offers semiconductor suppliers a turn-key stock rotation management and marketing program. Slow-moving and non-performing inventory Pockets of non-performing inventory in your factories or on the shelves of your customers and/or distributors around the world. America II centralizes these inventories to maximize the ability to market them. End-of-life and obsolete products Why lose your customer to a competitor at or near the end of the life cycle of your products? America II allows OEM and EMS customers to build out legacy systems while continuing to design-in next generation products. Why are America II's Mature Product Marketing™ programs renowned in the industry? We centralize the inventory. Consolidating your mature products into America II's inventory allows your customers to buy from one centralized inventory that our team of over 200 account representatives works around the world to market. We focus on your ROI. America II's Mature Product Marketing™ partners benefit from a variety of proven revenue sharing and cash purchase models. We facilitate your forecasting. America II conducts worldwide customer surveys for end-of-life evaluation and notification. These surveys gather information on your customers' post-production needs so you can better forecast demand. We offer long-term planning options. America II's long-term storage capabilities include baking and drypacking as well as nitrogen-purged die/wafer storage, enabling our end-of-life programs to support your needs for years to come. Logistics expertise. With 270,000 square feet of ISO 9002- and ANSI/ESD S20.20-certified warehousing, America II can receive up to 3,000 pallets of product at a time, with plenty of reserve capacity to meet any contingency. Financial strength. America II is 5A2-rated by Dun & Bradstreet. Contact Jim Malinowski Global Director, Mature Product Marketing™ Phone: 916-419-4998 E-mail: jmalinow@americaii.com    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
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page[28]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/help/terms.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Terms & Condition of Use locations | history | companies | leadership | community   BY ACCEPTING THE GOODS ACCOMPANYING THE INVOICE, BUYER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES ITS AGREEMENT TO THE 'STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE' SET FORTH. ANY PURCHASE ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM, OR OTHER FORM OF BUYER CONTAINING TERMS DIFFERENT FROM, OR IN ADDITION TO, THE TERMS HEREIN IS SPECIFICALLY REJECTED AND SHALL NOT HAVE THE EFFECT OF MODIFYING THE TERMS HEREIN. THIS CONTRACT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON BUYER'S ASSENT TO ANY DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO AGENT, EMPLOYEE, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO ALTER OR DELETE ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF THIS CONTRACT OR TO BIND SELLER TO ANY WARRANTY, COVENANT, OR REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE GOODS DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT UNLESS THAT WARRANTY, COVENANT, OR REPRESENTATION IS CONTAINED IN THIS CONTRACT. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Acceptance and Cancellation of Orders. Any contract for the sale of goods made between Buyer and Seller may be cancelled by Buyer only upon the advance written consent of Seller (which it may withhold in its sole discretion). As a condition to receiving Seller's written consent, Buyer shall pay all reasonable cancellation and restocking charges incurred by Seller due to Buyer's cancellation of the order. Special orders for items not normally stocked by Seller are non-cancelable and non-refundable. Delivery. All prices quoted and goods shipped are F.O.B. Seller's place of shipment. Title to and risk of loss of all goods shall pass to Buyer when the goods are placed by Seller in possession of a common carrier selected by Seller for shipment to Buyer. Unless expressly provided otherwise on the front of this Contract, Buyer shall pay all freight, handling, delivery, and insurance costs for the shipment of goods. Seller may refuse or delay any shipment if Buyer fails to satisfy or fulfill any contractual obligations to Seller, whether pursuant to this Contract or any other contract between Seller and Buyer. Seller may deliver all goods covered by this Contract at one time or in portions, from time to time, within the time for delivery provided in the order. Force Majeure. Seller is excused from performance of any obligations and shall not be liable for delays in delivery or for failure to perform if its failure or delay of performance is caused by events or conditions beyond Seller's reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, quarantine restrictions, expropriation or confiscation of facilities, compliance with any order of any governmental authority, industrial disturbances, blockades, insurrections, arrest and restraint of people or rulers, civil disturbances, boycotts, acts or omissions of Buyer or civil or military authorities, fire, strike, lock?outs, landslide, lightning, wash?outs, tornadoes, hurricanes, windstorms, explosions, epidemic, flood, storm, earthquake, riot, war, breakage or accident of machinery or equipment, delays in transportation, or inability to obtain necessary labor, materials, or supplies or any occurrence related in any way to Year 2000 computer issues in any way encompassing the failure of information technology to accurately process date/time data including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000 and leap year calculations or the failure to accurately process date/time data if the other information technology exchanges date/time data with it. In the event of any delay, the contractual date of delivery, if any, shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost as a consequence of the delay without penalty to Seller. Payment Terms. Buyer shall pay for the goods in full, without offset or deduction, within the time frame and in the manner set forth on the front of this Contract. For those sales that do not require payment in advance of or upon delivery, if payment is not received by Seller within the period set forth on the front of this Contract, Buyer shall pay to Seller, on demand, a late payment charge of 1.5% per month of the unpaid balance or the maximum rate of interest allowed by law, whichever is less. Time is of the essence with respect to Buyer's obligation to pay all invoices in full in a timely manner. All checks are accepted subject to collection. Seller may offset against any payment hereunder any amount owed to Seller by Buyer, whether under this or any other contract between Buyer and Seller. Acceptance of any partial payment shall not constitute waiver of Seller's right to payment in full of all amounts owing from Buyer to Seller. Buyer hereby grants to Seller a security interest in the goods shipped pursuant to this Contract, including all accessions to and replacements of the goods and the proceeds thereof, to secure the due and punctual payment of the purchase price of the goods and all other amounts owing hereunder. Buyer shall execute and deliver to Seller any additional documents, instruments, financing statements, or amendments that Seller deems necessary or advisable to maintain, continue, and perfect the security interest created. Limited Warranty. Subject to Section 6, Seller warrants that it has title to the goods and that the goods generally conform to the descriptions, if any, on the front page of this Contract. The term manufacturer (Mfr) refers to the original manufacturer of the product when identified. The term condition (Cond) refers to the condition of the product. All product is new (Unused) when identified as AO. Product identified as A1 may or may not be new, may or may not be reconditioned, may or may not have retinned leads, may or may not have been cleaned, and may or may not have straightened leads. Product identified as A2 is the same as product identified as A1 but has been tested. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES, AND THE GOODS SOLD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE SOLD &quot;AS IS&quot; AND &quot;WITH ALL FAULTS.&quot; EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER RELATING TO THE GOODS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE DESIGN AND CONDITION OF THE GOODS OR THEIR QUALITY, CAPACITY, SUITABILITY, CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Buyer acknowledges that Seller is acting solely as a third party distributor of the goods covered by this Invoice and that the licensor or the manufacturer of the goods shall be solely responsible to Seller and third parties for all liability, claims, damages, obligations, and costs and expenses related to the goods distributed by Seller. Buyer agrees to look solely to the manufacturer for compliance with the manufacturer's warranty and for any maintenance, support or repair of the goods. Seller assigns to Buyer any warranty delivered to Seller by a manufacturer or other vendor to the extent the assignment is permitted by the terms thereof. Seller makes no representation, covenant, or warranty with respect to the extent or enforceability of the manufacturer's warranty. No repair or replacement of goods by Seller or manufacturer shall extend the warranty period of the manufacturer. Seller neither assumes nor authorizes Buyer or any other person to assume on behalf of Seller any other liabilities in connection with the use, sale, or resale of the goods. Limitation of Liability. Within 30 days after receipt of each shipment of goods, Buyer shall have the right to examine and test the goods to determine if there is any damage, defect, or shortage. All claims for any damage, defect, or shortage, or for any cause whatsoever (whether the claim is based in contract, negligence, strict liability, other tort, or otherwise) shall be deemed waived unless made in writing and received by Seller within 30 days after Buyer's receipt of the goods, or, if the claim is for non?delivery of goods, within 30 days after the date the goods were to be delivered. Provided, however, that any claim not reasonably discoverable within that 30-day period (including a claim discoverable only in processing, further manufacture, other use, or resale) must be made in writing and received by Seller within 60 days after Buyer's receipt of the goods, or within 30 days after Buyer learns of the facts giving rise to the claim, whichever occurs first. Failure of Seller to receive written notice of any such claim within the applicable time period shall be deemed an absolute and unconditional waiver by Buyer of the claim regardless of whether the facts giving rise to the claim shall have then been discovered or whether processing, further manufacture, other use, or resale of goods shall have then taken place. BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE FOR DAMAGES AND SELLER'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER (WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY) SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE GOODS IN RESPECT TO WHICH THE CLAIM ARISES OR, AT SELLER'S OPTION, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CLAIM (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS LOSSES, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR ANY LIABILITY OF BUYER TO ITS CUSTOMERS OR THIRD PARTIES). In no event is Seller liable to Buyer or any third party for any liability, claims, obligations, damages, costs, or expenses, including without limitation, any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost profits, business losses, personal property damage, personal injury, and death) arising out of or relating to the sale of goods by Seller to Buyer or any related services provided to Buyer. Seller is not liable for, and Buyer assumes full liability for, all personal injury and property damage connected with the handling, transportation, possession, processing, repackaging, further manufacture, or other use or resale of goods, whether the goods are used along or in combination with any other material. Goods sold by Seller are not authorized to be used in life support equipment or for applications in which the failure or malfunction of the goods would create a situation in which personal injury or death could occur. Any such use or sale of goods sold by Seller is at the sole risk of Buyer, and Buyer agrees to indemnify and defend Seller against and hold Seller harmless from all damages and costs arising out of such use or sale. Returns. Buyer may return to Seller any goods that are damaged or defective solely by obtaining a Return Material Authorization (&quot;RMA&quot;) from Seller within 30 days of receipt of the goods. Buyer must return to Seller the damaged or defective goods within the period set forth in the RMA. The RMA number must be listed on all packaging containing goods returned to Seller. If Buyer does not request from Seller an RMA within 30 days of receiving the goods to be returned, or requests an RMA for goods that are not damaged or defective, Seller may, at its sole discretion, refuse to issue an RMA for return of the goods or may require that Buyer pay to Seller a reasonable restocking fee as a condition of issuing to Buyer the RMA. Seller's Right to Increase Prices. Seller reserves the right to increase the price of the goods covered by this Contract to reflect any increase in Seller's costs for those goods caused by an increase in the price charged by Seller's supplier, and Buyer agrees to pay to Seller any such increased price according to the terms of this Contract. Taxes. Seller's prices do not include sales, use, excise, or other similar taxes. Accordingly, Buyer shall pay, in addition to prices specified by Seller, all local, state, and federal taxes, including all sales, use, excise, or other similar tax, payable with respect to the goods or the transactions contemplated herein, or, alternatively, provide Seller with tax exemption certificates acceptable to the applicable taxing authorities. Intellectual Property. Seller disclaims any warranty against infringement with respect to the goods sold pursuant to this Contract and the packaging relating to such goods. Seller is not liable with respect to any actual or alleged infringement of any United States or foreign patent, trademark, copyright, maskwork right, trade dress, trade secret, or similar proprietary rights. Installation. Buyer is solely responsible for the installation and operation of the goods, including without limitation, obtaining all permits, licenses, or certificates required for the installation or use of the goods. Technical Advice and Data. Any technical advice offered or given in connection with the use of any goods is an accommodation to Buyer without charge, and Seller is not liable or responsible whatsoever for the content or use of that advice. Without Seller's prior written consent, Buyer shall not use, duplicate, or disclose any technical data delivered or disclosed by Seller to Buyer for any purpose other than for installation, operation, or maintenance of the goods purchased by Buyer from Seller. Breach. In the event of breach by Buyer, Seller shall have all the remedies provided under the Chapter 672, Florida Statutes, which shall be cumulative with one another and with any other remedies that Seller might have at law, in equity, under any agreement of any type or, without limitation, otherwise. The waiver by Seller of any breach hereof or default in any payment shall not constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach or default. The exercise or failure to exercise any remedy shall not preclude the exercise of that remedy at another time or any other remedy at any other time. No action, regardless of type, arising out of, or in any way connected with, the goods furnished or services rendered by Seller to Buyer, may be brought by Buyer more than one year after the cause of action has accrued. Buyer shall pay to Seller, on demand, all costs incurred by Seller in enforcing, prosecuting, or defending any provision of this Contract. For purposes of this Contract, &quot;costs&quot; means the fees, costs, and expenses of experts, attorneys, mediators, witnesses, arbitrators, collection agents, and supersedeas bonds, whether incurred before or after demand or commencement of legal proceedings, and whether incurred pursuant to trial, appellate, mediation, bankruptcy, arbitration, administrative, or judgment?execution proceedings. Integration and Assignment. This Contract records the final, complete, and exclusive agreement between the parties with regard to the subjects addressed in it and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements between them regarding the same. No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage of the trade is relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this Contract. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under this Contract is not relevant to determining the meaning of this Contract even though the accepting or acquiescing party had knowledge of the nature of performance and opportunity for objection. An amendment or modification of this Contract will be valid and effective only if it is in writing and signed by both Buyer and Seller. Any assignment by Buyer of this Contract or any rights in it, without Seller's advance written consent, shall be void. Buyer's Terms and Conditions. Goods furnished and services rendered by Seller to Buyer are sold only on the terms and conditions stated herein. Notwithstanding any terms or conditions on any document of Buyer, the information and conditions on this document are controlling over Buyer and Seller. Any different or additional terms or conditions contained on Buyer's purchase order, invoice, confirmation, or any other Buyer generated document are specifically objected to by Seller. Seller's performance of any contract is expressly made conditional on Buyer's agreement to Seller's terms and conditions contained in this Contract. Commencement of performance or delivery shall be for Buyer's convenience only and shall not constitute acceptance by Seller of Buyer's terms and conditions. If a contract is not earlier formed by mutual agreement between Buyer and Seller, acceptance of any goods or services by Buyer shall constitute acceptance by Buyer of the terms and conditions stated herein. Legal Proceedings. The validity, enforcement, construction, and interpretation of this Contract are governed by the laws of the State of Florida (including the provisions of the Florida Uniform Commercial Code) and the federal laws of the United States of America, excluding the laws of those jurisdictions pertaining to resolution of conflicts with laws of other jurisdictions. The parties expressly exclude the applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Seller and Buyer (a) consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts having jurisdiction over Pinellas County, Florida, (b) stipulate that the proper, exclusive, and convenient venues for all legal proceedings arising out of this Contract are Pinellas County, Florida, for a state court proceeding, and the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, for a federal court proceeding, and (c) waive any defense, whether asserted by motion or pleading, that Pinellas County, Florida, or the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, is an improper or inconvenient venue. General. All agreements, covenants, conditions and provisions contained herein shall apply to and bind the assignees and successors in interest of Buyer. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid, illegal, unconscionable, or unenforceable, that provision will be considered separable from the remaining provisions of this Contract, will be reformed and enforced to the extent that it is valid and lawful, and will not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract. The captions used herein are for the convenience of the parties only and shall not affect the constructions or interpretation hereof. Nothing in this Contract, whether express or implied, is intended or should be construed to confer upon, or grant to, any person, except Buyer and Seller, any claim, right, or remedy under it.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[29]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/locations.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Locations locations | history | companies | leadership | community   America II Electronics Global Headquarters Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, America II's international headquarters totals more than 350,000-square feet of warehousing, sales, conferencing, and training facilities. Here, 150 inside sales representatives and America II's core commodity specialist team work alongside three ISO 9002- and ANSI/ESD S20.20-certified warehouses, offering one of the largest commodity and consigned inventories in the industry as well as wafer and die bank storage. Worldwide Headquarters 2600 118th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716 U.S.A. Sales Phone (toll free): 1-800-767-2637 Phone (local): (727) 573-0900 Fax: (727) 572-9696 e-mail sales@americaii.com Customer Service Contact Customer Service for any post-order inquiry Phone: 1-800-368-0268 e-mail custserv@americaii.com Website: www.americaii.com Directions: From St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport From Tampa International Airport America II Europe European Headquarters America II Europe's UK location serves as the headquarters for all America II operations in Europe. In addition to the sales and purchasing activity it conducts and oversees, America II Europe functions as the shipping and stocking point for America II's entire European customer base. America II Europe 11 Wedgwood Court Wedgwood Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4QR Sales Phone: 44 (0)1438 311124 Fax: 44 (0)1438 311125 e-mail: europe@americaii.com Website: europe.americaii.com America II Europe GmbH From its central location near Dusseldorf, Germany, Europe's largest electronics market, America II Europe GmbH services all of Central Europe through its sales and purchasing activity. America II Europe GmbH Airportpark Mönchengladbach Willicher Damm 109 41066 Mönchengladbach Germany Sales Phone: 0049 2161 82127-0 Fax: 0049 2161 82127-27 e-mail: hjk@americaii.de Website: www.americaii.de América II de México From Guadalajara, México, América II de México's strategic sales team services the area's rich electronics manufacturing market. Av. Lopez Mateos Sur 1480-202 B Col. Chapalita, Guadalajara Jalisco. C.P. 45040 Mexico Sales Phone: 011-52-33-3122-1551 Phone (inside sales support): 1-727-573-0900 Fax: 011-52-33-3122-0802 email: mexico@americaii.com Languages spoken at this location: Spanish, English Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. America II Asia Between its Singapore headquarters and a branch office in Yokohama, Japan, America II Asia supports a multilingual call center, conducts global procurement and sourcing strategies, and extends its excess inventory management programs across the Asian market. America II Asia Headquarters - Singapore 60 Martin Road #04-41 Trademart Building, 239065 Phone: 65-6416-2210 Fax: 65-6737-7973 America II Asia - Yokohama, Japan Branch Shin Yokohama Station Bldg. 8F 2-6-13 Shin Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama JAPAN 222-0033 Sales Phone: 81-45-478-2650 Fax: 81-45-478-2653 email: contact@americaiijapan.com America II China Sales Offices Suite 407, Building 414, No.72 Zhenhua Road Futian District Shenzhen, China 518031 Shenzhen: Phone: 86 - 0755 - 8332 0560 ;86 - 0755 - 8398 7870 Fax: 86 - 0755 - 8324 3291 email: shenzhen@aiihst.com Beijing: Phone: 86 - 010 - 8288 8866 Fax: 86 - 010 - 8288 8220 email: beijing@aiihst.com Shanghai office: Phone: 86 - 021 - 6364 1524 Fax: 86 - 021 - 6306 7401 email: shanghai@aiihst.com America II Israel Sales Office Phone: 972-3-6479966 ext 306 Fax: 972-3-6477240 E-mail: dadi@data-jce.com    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[30]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/history.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  History locations | history | companies | leadership | community   In 1989, Michael Galinski founded America II Electronics, Inc. with a dream of establishing a successful distributorship in the integrated circuit market. Today, America II Electronics stands as one of the largest, and most preferred*, independent distributors of electronic components in North America, keeping the dream alive. At the heart of the America II dream lies a commitment to total customer satisfaction. Commodity specialists, one of the largest and most comprehensibly trained sales forces, and online product sourcing come together to offer customers one of the most extensive semiconductor and passive inventories in the U.S. The company also leads in customizing inventory management solutions for customers attempting to manage mature or excess product, including a strategic alliance with franchised electronic component distributor Avnet Inc. that puts America II's logistics and inventory management expertise behind Avnet's Prómiere™ online market exchange. A focus on growth - without compromising quality - helps define America II's dream. The year 2000 saw much growth for the company as domestic and international expansion drove America II to meet rising customer demand and achieve its first $300 million year. The expansion included adding a 156,000-square foot warehousing facility to its U.S. corporate campus and establishing operations in the UK, Mexico, and Japan. Since then, America II has completed construction on another warehousing facility at its corporate campus and expanded its global commitment to Germany and Singapore. Attesting to the quality management practices guiding these facilities, America II was one of the first independent distributors to earn ISO 9002 certification (1994) and is the only component distributor to date, including franchised and independent distributors, to achieve ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification. Underlying the America II dream is the pride of being an independent distributor. The America II team and its customers understand that independent status allows for making quick responses to changing customer needs, technological innovations, and trends in the market and pricing. Much of the company's vitality in the electronic component supply chain can be attributed to its industry veterans, skilled in forecasting the trends of the trade. Driven by the insight and experience of these professionals, America II has earned an industry-wide reputation as the source for allocated, obsolete, and hard-to-find components as well as the commodity product that customers use on a daily basis. The company's successes have been noted over the years, most recently in *EBN's Second Annual Distributor Customer Preference Study (2003) in which customers voted America II the preferred independent after rating the distributor three times higher than the next competitor in line. America II consistently ranks as one of EBN's Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors, has twice landed in the top 100 of Inc. Magazine's 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (1994, 1995), and made the top five of the Suncoast Technology Fast 50 (1995). Over the years, the America II dream has been realized, renewed, and reattained in a continuous cycle, ever progressing. As always, the company remains committed to providing customers with spontaneous and reliable access to a global source of information and supply related to their electronic component needs.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[31]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/companies.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Companies locations | history | companies | leadership | community   The America II family of companies includes eight operations worldwide specializing in the independent distribution of electronic components and telecommunications equipment. America II Corp., Inc. Established 1989 St. Petersburg, Florida Corporate Headquarters  Visit website America II Electronics, Inc. Established 1989 St. Petersburg, Florida The leading independent distributor of electronic components worldwide.  Visit website A1 Teletronics, Inc. Established 1991 St. Petersburg, FL An independent telecommunications equipment distributor and service provider specializing in Nortel® and Avaya® products.  Visit website America II Communications, Inc. Established 1994 St. Petersburg, FL An independent telecommunications equipment distributor and service provider specializing in Hitachi® and Mitel® products  Visit website América II de México Established 2000 Guadalajara, Mexico Introducing the America II model of independent electronic component distribution to the Latin American market. America II Europe Ltd. Established 2000 Stevenage, UK Introducing the America II model of independent electronic component distribution to the UK market.  Visit website America II Europe GmbH Established 2002 Moenchengladbach, Germany Introducing the America II model of independent electronic component distribution to the Central European market.  Visit website America II Asia Pte Ltd Established 2003 Singapore Introducing the America II model of independent electronic component distribution to the Asian market. America II Asia, Inc. Established 2000 Yokohama, Japan Introducing the America II model of independent electronic component distribution to the Asian market.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[32]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Learn about the leaders of America II Electronics by clicking on the links below. Click on the corresponding link below to read more about each member of the executive staff. CEO and Founder    Michael Galinski, CEO and Founder  President and Vice Presidents    James Magee, Jr., General Manager and President     Chuck Magee, Executive Vice President     Ron Myers, Vice President, Strategic Business Development    Pat O'Brien, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Solutions Corporate Leadership    Mike Pointer, General Counsel and Secretary; Vice President, Human Resources    Aris Rogers, CFO and Treasurer Directors    Jim Malinowski, Global Director, Mature Product MarketingTM    Rick Kauchak, Director of OEM Sales    Michael Cruz, Director of Distributor Sales    Dan Havican, Director of Strategic Sales    Steve Martin, Director of Strategic Sales    Maria Magee, Director of Purchasing    Dave Loney, Director of Operations    Dan Bisaillon, Director of Information Technology Managers and Supervisors    Bob Gruber, Manager of Excess Purchasing    Suzanne Fitzmaurice, Quality Assurance Manager    Shannon Melara, Customer Service Supervisor International Leadership    Andy Groom, Managing Director, America II Europe    Gill Tory, European Sales Director, America II Europe    Martin Kingsbury, Director of Strategic Sales, America II Europe    Hans-Jörg Kuhrke, Managing Director, America II Europe GmbH    Ken Myers, General Manager, America II Asia Headquarters - Singapore    Tesshu Naka, General Manager, America II Asia - Yokohama, Japan Branch    Norihito Aoki, Sales Manager, America II Asia - Yokohama, Japan Branch     Indicates high resolution image available for download - right click, save to desktop.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[33]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/community/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Community locations | history | companies | leadership | community   America II gives back to the employees and the community that support it. Learn more about these programs by clicking on the links below. PEMHS Mentoring 9/11 Memorial Run America II Family supports the American Cancer Society America II supports &quot;Mayor's Mentors & More&quot; Initiative    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[34]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_sfitz.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Suzanne Fitzmaurice, Quality Assurance Manager In 2000, Suzanne Fitzmaurice was hired as America II's Quality Coordinator to focus on ISO 9002 compliance issues, policy development, implementing statistical process control, and conducting staff training on these and other quality-related matters. After serving in this capacity for seven months, Fitzmaurice was promoted to the position of Quality Assurance Manager where she coordinates the quality planning behind America II's acquisitions and expansion into new markets. Fitzmaurice further facilitated America II's certification to ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards. Her 11 years of previous experience include developing departmental policy and procedure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards including ISO 9000, and implementing total quality management programs. In addition, Fitzmaurice established and conducted quality training as the Administrative Coordinator for a contract electronics manufacturing company and as the Director of Quality Assurance for the Association for Retarded Citizens, Dutchess County, New York.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[35]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_smelara.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Shannon Melara, Customer Service Supervisor Since November 1999, Shannon Melara has been driven by complete customer satisfaction as an employee of America II. First as a Customer Service Representative, Shannon served as a liaison between America II's sales team and customers until receiving a promotion to the position of Lead Representative within the department. November 2001 marked Melara's promotion to the head of Customer Service, where the mission of providing &quot;the most positive, prompt, and helpful service in the electronics industry&quot; shapes her daily activities and management style.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[36]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/certqual/csiprogram.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  CSI Program warehousing | customer satisfaction | zero-defect guarantee | csi program   America II's Customer-specific Instructions Program (CSI) puts the power in your hands. From the shipping company we use to deliver your product, to the magnification on the microscope we use to inspect your parts, America II's CSI program allows you to specify your unique needs to us. It's just another way we tailor our procedures to deliver the quality you expect. So whether it's a certain shipping carrier you wish to designate or quality control measures you wish to detail, our CSI Program guarantees that your specified standards for handling and processing will follow all of your orders from our White Glove Warehouse to yours. For more information about the CSI Program, contact our sales force at 1-800-767-2637.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[37]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/articles/margie_compliance.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Ask Margie: Where does compliance come from? locations | history | companies | leadership | community   In my last column, EOS and ESD went head-to-head in order to demonstrate their differences. Now that you know what EOS and ESD are, do you know what is required of your suppliers before they can adopt these acronyms after their names? Following are the answers to a few commonly asked questions that should clear the air. Where does EOS/ESD compliance originate? There are EOS/ESD standards set by many different organizations. You may recognize a few of these groups, which include MIL, ANSI, and the EOS/ESD Association. America II complies with the EOS/ESD Association. The EOS/ESD Association sets standards and advisories that include an internal audit program, staff training program, proper ESD steps, and an outline of equipment needed. What is America II's EOS/ESD compliance strategy based on? We are currently revising our program to be in compliance with the new ANSI/ESD association standard S20.20-2000. In the meantime, America II's compliance strategy will continue to be based on the EOS/ESD Association's standards and advisory book. How is a company found in compliance? In 1994, we brought in an expert to audit and verify our compliance with the standards set forth by the EOS/ESD Association. Since then, we undergo continuous audits to stay compliant. How does America II stay current with new standards and issues relating to EOS/ESD compliance? As a member of the national EOS/ESD Association, America II receives standard updates relating to compliance on a regular basis. How does America II train its personnel on EOS/ESD compliance procedures and issues? Communication between America II's ESD team and all company personnel, combined with our use of an extensive training program (1st day training, annual review, and advanced training with an interactive CD produced by 3M), spread EOS/ESD education company-wide. How does America II continuously improve its EOS/ESD compliance strategy? An established core of employees comprises America II's ESD Team, which continually monitors, audits, trains, and verifies our processes. We have included our EOS/ESD program in our ISO quality program as well. Margie Kreisle is a NARTE-certified ESD technician and administrative supervisor within America II's White Glove Warehouse. Click below to read previous articles witten by Margie.  EOS vs. ESD  Where does compliance come from?    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[38]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_bgruber.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Bob Gruber, Manager of Excess Purchasing Since 1994, Bob Gruber's roles at America II have ranged from directing operations to serving as General Manager of its IC recovery division. Gruber's involvement at America II shifted to excess procurement in 1998, when this division of the company began making a major impact on the success and growth of the company as a whole. Throughout his tenure as Director of Recycling and Material Solutions for America II's excess division, and since his promotion to Manager of this division in January 2001, Gruber has helped take the company's Excess Team from three people to 21 - and growing. To coordinate efforts between his team and America II's inside and field sales personnel, Gruber further draws on two years of owning and operating his own business, serving as Operations and Sales Manager for Roadway Express, and spending eight years on the NFL offensive line.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[39]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_dloney.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Dave Loney, Director of Operations After signing on with America II in 1995, Dave Loney accepted the challenge of increasing productivity and inventory accuracy within the company's main warehouse. One year later, Loney expanded on this foundation by assuming the role of Operations Director. After accomplishing initial goals such as implementing America II's same-day shipping guarantee and solidifying working relationships between the company's sales and operations teams, Loney moved into strategic planning and execution for the organization's growth and expansion projects. Since 1999, Loney's work has centered on a 156,000-square foot warehouse acquired by the company for which he forecasted growth and outlined mechanical steps supporting the expansion, and an 80,000-square foot warehouse completed in May 2002. Preparing him for his America II experience, Loney logged 15 years in warehouse management between two electronics companies and served eight years active duty in the U.S. Marines, lending America II its signature &quot;White Glove Warehouse&quot; philosophy.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[40]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/certqual/warehousing.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Warehousing warehousing | customer satisfaction | zero-defect guarantee | csi program   Quality and capability motivate every move within America II's White Glove Warehouses. With over 100,000,000 semiconductors and passives in stock, including an emphasis on allocated, obsolete, and hard-to-find parts, we believe in getting you what you need, when you need it. View 360&deg; of warehouse From our White Glove Warehouses, we deliver first-class logistics and fulfillment with the guarantees of: Inspections within our ISO 9002-certified quality system ANSI/ESD S20.20-certified Same-day shipping Packaging and shipping to your custom specifications through the America II CSI (Customer-specific Instructions) Program An assigned quality control specialist to follow all of your orders throughout our processes Sometimes you just have to see it to believe it. That's why we encourage customers to tour our distribution centers, or as we call them, the America II White Glove Warehouses. We pay attention to detail all the way down to the cleanliness of our facilities - a practice that's clearly reflected in the efficiency and services we provide our customers. Come down and see it for yourself! Contact us to schedule your tour of any one of our White Glove Warehouses.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[41]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/certqual/zerodefect.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Zero-Defect Guarantee warehousing | customer satisfaction | zero-defect guarantee | csi program   At America II, taking care of the customer means providing custom care. Our &quot;White Glove&quot; approach to warehousing emphasizes our attention to detail: a core value you'll see reflected in the quality of our products and services time and time again. Our Zero-Defect Guarantee, recently made available to selected strategic customers, provides: Our promise to process all of your requirements through our ISO 9002- and ANSI/ESD S20.20-certified quality system. Our guarantee that all products shipped will meet your quality, part number, date code, and manufacturer requirements. Our commitment to further honoring your custom specifications on shipping and packaging through the America II CSI (Customer-specific Instructions) Program    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[42]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   The Media link is your source for current and archived news coverage and press releases from America II. While you're here, you can also view our global print advertising campaign and contact America II's media relations team - just use the links below. View archived press releases View current and archived mentions of America II in the news View our global print advertising campaign Contact America II's Media Relations Team    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[43]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/press_releases.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Releases press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   What's the latest news from America II? Read up by clicking on the links below. 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 The information in these press releases reflects America II's strategies, service offerings, and contact information as of the date indicated in each announcement, and therefore is subject to change without prior notice.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[44]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/newsarchives.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Mentions press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   What is the industry saying about America II? Find out by clicking on the links below. April 2003 Electronic Business magazine ranks America II Electronics one of the Top 25 North American Electronic Component Distributors (&quot;Act global, think local,&quot; April 15, 2003). &raquo; Read the article How is SARS affecting the electronics industry supply chain? EBN consulted America II VP of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee in &quot;Virus casts pall over electronics supply chain,&quot; EBN, April 4, 2003. &raquo; Read the article February 2003 EBN turns to America II to voice the stance of the independents in response to a statement by AGMA (&quot;Gray market foes claim billions lost to independent channel,&quot; February 24, 2003). &raquo; Read the article December 2002 Electronics Weekly Editors Richard Wilson and Mick Elliott report on America II's globalization in the midst of a downturn (&quot;Expanding into Europe,&quot; Electronics Weekly, December 4, 2002). &raquo; Read the article In its last issue of the year, Purchasing Magazine called on America II's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee to make his forecasts for the coming year. The outcome? &quot;Independents expect recovery in second half 2003&quot; (December 12, 2002). &raquo; Read the article America II Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee helps Electronic News readers decode mixed messages from the memory market in &quot;Plenty of data but few answers&quot; (December 2, 2002). &raquo; Read the article November 2002 After its official launch at Electronica 2002, America II Europe GmbH made headlines - along with America II's array of international expansion moves. (&quot;America II opens operations in Munich,&quot; EBN, November 14, 2002). &raquo; Read the article October 2002 Electronic News editor Rob Spiegel calls on America II's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee to discuss the character of distribution in Asia (&quot;Big in Europe, small in Asia,&quot; October 21, 2002). &raquo; Read the article Electronic News asks America II President Jim Magee how the distributor continues to satisfy customers in an otherwise flat market (&quot;Survivor, Distributor Style,&quot; October 7, 2002). &raquo; Read the article September 2002 Avnet's Executive Vice President explains how the distributor's consolidated supply chain services group relies on America II to move customers' unusable product (&quot;Avnet consolidates services,&quot; Electronic News, September 9, 2002) &raquo; Read the article July 2002 Exploring what distribution has to offer in the way of web-based services, EE Times' Gina Roos uses Avnet's Promiere market exchange, powered by America II, as an example (&quot;Distributors advance web-based tools,&quot; July 11, 2002). &raquo; Read the article May 2002 Another mention of America II's involvement in Avnet's Promiere Market Exchange...this time in EE Times' &quot;Software tools manage selection of components&quot; (May 30, 2002). &raquo; Read the article Purchasing magazine ranks America II fifth on its list of Top Independent Distributors and identifies the distributor as a &quot;key partner&quot; in support of Avnet's Promiere online market exchange (&quot;The worst is over,&quot; Top 75 Electronics Distributors, May 16, 2002). &raquo; Read the article EBN ranks America II on its list of Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors, citing the America II/Avnet partnership as &quot;gained ground in [independent distribution's] battle for respectability and recognition as a viable supply chain link&quot; (2002 Top 50 Distributors, May 13, 2002). &raquo; Read the article April 2002 Electronic News reports on America II's move to the new ANSI/ESD S20.20 standard (&quot;America II Electronics receives certification,&quot; April 15, 2002). &raquo; Read the article February 2002 As EMS providers trend toward adopting independent distributors as approved vendors, America II President Jim Magee speaks from experience to explain what the top players are looking for in independents to partner with (&quot;Top EMS players rethink sourcing strategies,&quot; EBN, February 25, 2002). &raquo; Read the article January 2002 In a look at distribution's effort to increase service offerings to manufacturers, EE Times recognizes America II's contribution to Avnet's Promiere market exchange (&quot;Distributor services tackle design, supply chain issues,&quot; EE Times, January 17, 2002). &raquo; Read the article America II's involvement in Avnet's Promiere market exchange &quot;illustrates a growing role for large independent distributors in the supply chain and adds credibility to their role as key suppliers in the electronics industry&quot; (&quot;Independent distributors open key doors,&quot; EE Times, January 14, 2002). &raquo; Read the article December 2001 America II's expanding inventory demands an expansion in physical space: 80,000 square feet to be exact. Read all about the distributor's progress on its new facility in &quot;America II expands warehouse capacity&quot; (EBN, December 2, 2001). &raquo; Read the article November 2001 The Business Journal of Tampa Bay reports on the economic impact expected to follow the opening of America II's planned 80,000-square foot warehouse (&quot;New warehouse creates more America II jobs,&quot; November 19, 2001). &raquo; Read the article Independent distributors can alleviate excess inventory burdens and provide product with uncompromised quality at competitive prices, but some call these practices &quot;unfair.&quot; In response, America II's Vice President of Strategic Business Development Ron Myers asserts that &quot;The secondary market is here to stay&quot; (EBN Online, November 20, 2001). &raquo; Read the article &quot;Promiere's alliance with independent distributor America II illustrates how independent distributors have become valued links in the supply chain,&quot; asserts EE Times' Gina Roos in &quot;New Avnet online services business targets supply-chain issues&quot; (November 9, 2001). &raquo; Read the article October 2001 In a first for the electronics industry, Avnet, Inc. partnered with independent distributor America II to power its Prómiere Market Exchange. See &quot;Avnet launching subscription-based Web services&quot; (EBN, October 25, 2001) &raquo; Read the article &quot;Avnet launches ambitious Web strategy&quot; (EBN, October 29, 2001) &raquo; Read the article and, &quot;Avnet Debuts Services&quot; (Electronic News, October 29, 2001) &raquo; Read the article September 2001 America II CEO and Founder Mike Galinski explains the strategy adopted by his logistics team to keep product flowing to customers in the aftermath of the tragedies of September 11 (&quot;Supply chain grapples with new realities,&quot; EBN, September 17, 2001). &raquo; Read the article May 2001 America II ranks #4 on EBN's Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors list. &raquo; Read the article America II Vice President of Sales Chuck Magee discusses market conditions surrounding the company's #5 spot on Purchasing Magazine's Top Independent Distributors list (&quot;Independent distributors face tougher year in 2001,&quot; May 17, 2001). &raquo; Read the article April 2001 When Electronic Business magazine ranked the Top 25 North American Electronic Component Distributors, America II Electronics found itself on the charts with calendar year 2000 sales of $301 million, a 60% increase from 1999 (&quot;Who's demanding demand creation?&quot; April 2001). &raquo; Read the article March 2001 Purchasing magazine turned to America II VP of Sales Chuck Magee for an insider's take on current supply conditions (&quot;Overstocked components are plunging in price,&quot; March 22, 2001). &raquo; Read the article February 2001 America II Vice President of Sales Chuck Magee comments on the availability and pricing of capacitors in EBN's &quot;Tables turn as capacitor shortages ease&quot; (February 26, 2001). &raquo; Read the article Asserting that &quot;inventory is the hot potato of supply chain management,&quot; Electronic News explores how independents, including America II, fill a necessary role in the supply chain by buying and selling excess (&quot;Making money from the hot potato,&quot; February 19, 2001). &raquo; Read the article December 2000 Partnerships with key players, specialized sourcing capabilities, and proven logistics savvy: Electronic Business highlights a few of America II's core competencies in the December 2000 installation of its Leadership Series: &quot;Brokers bid for OEM relationships.&quot; See &quot;Old Parts, new model&quot; on page 3 for the full story. &raquo; Read the article November 2000 From Radio Row to the PC boom, EBN remembers the age when America II got its start (Special Report: Independent Distribution &quot;Surviving decades of market upswings and downturns,&quot; November 1, 2000). &raquo; Read the article In this look at the evolution of independent distribution, America II makes market predictions, reveals financial forecasts and the secrets to weathering downturns, and takes a stand that &quot;inventory is not virtual&quot; (&quot;Evolving from store fronts to high-tech trading,&quot; EBN, November 1, 2000). &raquo; Read the article October 2000 How does America II Asia plan to serve the biggest electronics market in the world? EBN explores the answers in &quot;America II Asia targets spot market purchases&quot; from its October 5, 2000 issue. &raquo; Read the article September 2000 Partnerships between major computer companies and independent distributors signal changing attitudes about buying on the spot market (&quot;Computer industry buyers deal with tight supplies,&quot; Purchasing Magazine, September 21, 2000). &raquo; Read the article August 2000 As a growing number of OEMs and CEMs begin buying from independents, Purchasing Magazine interviews America II Vice President of Sales Chuck Magee on shortages, stretching lead times and tightening supply conditions (&quot;Buyers turn to independent distributors,&quot; August 24, 2000). &raquo; Read the article Advancing technology and expanding personnel fall under America II Europe's first-year plans (&quot;America II expands presence in European distribution market,&quot; Electronics Weekly, August 21, 2000). &raquo; Read the article July 2000 In EBN's Distribution Special Report on the &quot;Online sourcing revolution&quot; (July 12, 2000), America II voices its commitment to surrounding its customers with service, including providing the infrastructure and fulfillment crucial to the success of the industry's dot-coms. &raquo; Read the article May 2000 In its Top 75 Electronics Distributors issue, Purchasing Magazine explores &quot;What's ahead in 2000&quot; by recapping the growth of America II's consignment programs (&quot;Nonfranchised distributors expect to thrive this year,&quot; May 18, 2000). &raquo; Read the article Amidst demand-based shortages, America II shares its strategies for securing product and servicing customers in Electronic News' &quot;Silicon Drought Threatens Industry&quot; (May 1, 2000). &raquo; Read the article April 2000 America II made headlines with its acquisition of a 156,000-square foot warehouse to accommodate rising stock levels and customer demand. See &quot;America II adds office, warehouse space&quot; (EBN, April 13, 2000) &raquo; Read the article and, &quot;More space for America II&quot; (Electronic News, April 10, 2000) &raquo; Read the article America II shows how audits, walk-throughs, warehouse compliance, and ISO standards come into play when manufacturers conduct quality assessments of their supply chain partners (&quot;Special Report: Distribution Quality-Assessment Strategies,&quot; EBN, April 3, 2000). &raquo; Read the article March 2000 While exploring the role a UK-based broker has played in solving the excess inventory problems of OEMs, EBN cites the strategic alliance between America II and FastParts.com as an example of the logistical benefits an independent distributor can provide (&quot;Broker sells excess parts for OEMs,&quot; EBN, March 23, 2000). &raquo; Read the article As FastParts.com reveals its plan to expand offerings, its strategic alliance with America II proves a constant (&quot;FastParts plans to become industry's central e-commerce hub,&quot; EBN, March 10, 2000). &raquo; Read the article February 2000 In this Distribution World supplement to Electronics Weekly, America II President Jim Magee describes the distributor's quest to redefine independent distribution and carry this concept into the European market (&quot;America II hoists its sails,&quot; February 23, 2000). &raquo; Read the article In EBN's Distribution Special Report &quot;The dot-com distributor's role: open to interpretation&quot; (February 23, 2000), America II offers thoughts on what role the web will play in distribution by voicing its 'clicks and bricks' theory. &raquo; Read the article A progress report on America II Europe comes one month after the grand opening of America II's UK-based counterpart (&quot;America II expansion continues,&quot; Electronic News, February 14, 2000). January 2000 America II ranks #31 on Cahners Electronics Group's Top 100 Private U.S. Electronics Companies list. Electronics Weekly announces the arrival of America II Europe in the UK and the executives who will make a go of it (&quot;Top US chip distributor lands in UK,&quot; January 12, 2000). &raquo; Read the article December 1999 Purchasing Magazine issues its report on the alliance between America II and FastParts.com (December 16, 1999). &raquo; Read the article November 1999 Electronic News reports on the newly-formed alliance between America II and FastParts.com (&quot;FastParts on the Move,&quot; November 8, 1999). &raquo; Read the article October 1999 On October 15, 1999, America II Electronics and internet-based trading exchange FastParts.com announced their strategic alliance in EBN's &quot;Where 'clicks' meet 'bricks'.&quot; &raquo; Read the article EBN consulted America II Vice President of Sales Chuck Magee to predict how an earthquake in Taiwan would rattle wafer-fab production (&quot;Execs wait for quake fallout,&quot; October 7, 1999). &raquo; Read the article September 1999 America II ranks #4 on Purchasing Magazine's Top 10 Independent Distributors list. &raquo; Read the article July 1999 EBN outlines how America II will contribute to an online excess inventory management source for OEMs (&quot;Online site provides OEMs with outlet for excess parts,&quot; July 28, 1999). &raquo; Read the article June 1999 America II voices plans for European and Asian expansion in EBN's &quot;Top players moving toward globalization&quot; (June 18, 1999). &raquo; Read the article May 1999 Purchasing Magazine reports on a year of strained earnings for distributors in its Top 100 Electronics Distributors segment (&quot;Price pressures hurt profits of IC distributors,&quot; May 20, 1999). &raquo; Read the article December 1998 With its tenth anniversary quickly approaching, America II adds 40,000 square feet to house its growing sales force and stock levels and makes a grand prediction about its business after a market downturn (&quot;America II CEO predicts co. will top $200M in '99,&quot; EBN, December 30, 1998). &raquo; Read the article America II ranks #24 on Electronic Business' Top 25 North American Electronic Component Distributors. &raquo; Read the article May 1998 America II ranks #4 on EBN's Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors list. 1997 America II ranks #4 on EBN's Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors list. America II ranks #26 on Electronic Business magazine's Top 100 Distributors. America II ranks #14 in active component sales by Electronic Business magazine. America II ranks #5 on the Suncoast Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology-related companies in west central and southwest Florida. 1996 America II ranks #5 on The Business Journal of Tampa Bay's Fast Track 25 List. America II ranks #3 on the Fast 50 Profiles published by the Tampa Bay Technology Directory. December 1995 The Business Journal of Tampa Bay is the first to report on the launch of America II's web site in its article &quot;The American Way.&quot; November 1995 EBN recaps five years of growth for America II that saw the company grow from $20 million to $200 million in sales thanks to a new business plan (&quot;America II diversifies to hit lofty sales goal,&quot; November 27, 1995). October 1995 America II taps Chuck Magee, brother of America II President Jim Magee, for the position of Vice President of Sales (&quot;America II Electronics is keeping it all in the family,&quot; EBN, October 30, 1995). May 1995 America II ranks #13 on the Times 50, the St. Petersburg Times' list of the largest privately owned companies in the Tampa Bay area by number of area employees. April 1995 America II ranks #3 on EBN's Top Independent Distributors list. February 1995 &quot;America II's expansive strategy,&quot; as EBN's Darrell Dunn named it, included stocking product, moving it quickly, and outwitting allocation (February 20, 1995). October 1994 &quot;The ISO 9000 quality program bandwagon continues to gain momentum, as one of the country's largest independent electronic component distributors received certification last month&quot; (&quot;America II gets ISO,&quot; EBN, October 17, 1994). August 1994 &quot;America II sets sail&quot; by establishing European operations in South Hampton, England (EBN, August 15, 1994). May 1994 With international sales growing, America II looks to establish European and Asian operations (&quot;America II tackles international logistics,&quot; EBN, May 16, 1994). January 1994 Mike Galinski, America II CEO and Founder, named Florida Entrepreneur of the Year. America II ranks #17 on the 1994 Inc. 500, Inc. Magazine's 13th annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[45]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/adcampaign/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Header goes here press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   View America II's global print advertising campaign by clicking the links below. America II Asia: 2004 America II Electronics (USA): 2003 | 2002 | 2001 America II Europe: 2003 America II Europe GmbH: 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[46]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/mediacontact.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media Contact press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   To request additional information about America II, or to schedule an interview with one of our spokespersons, please contact: Samantha Swann Corporate Marketing Manager Tel.: (727) 523-2019 Fax: (727) 573-0100 E-mail: sswann@americaii.com    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[47]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/certqual/rma.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Total Customer Satisfaction - RMA Form warehousing | customer satisfaction | zero-defect guarantee | csi program    Your Information  * Name: * Email: * Company Name: * Phone #: Ext:  * required fields  Sales Info  * PO #: Invoice #: Invoice Date: Sales Person Name:  * required fields  Return Information  QTY Part # Reason -Select Reason- Damaged Wrong part shipped Old date codes Wrong manufacturer Defective w/failure report Early shipment Wrong part ordered Late delivery Overshipment Other  -Select Reason- Damaged Wrong part shipped Old date codes Wrong manufacturer Defective w/failure report Early shipment Wrong part ordered Late delivery Overshipment Other  -Select Reason- Damaged Wrong part shipped Old date codes Wrong manufacturer Defective w/failure report Early shipment Wrong part ordered Late delivery Overshipment Other  -Select Reason- Damaged Wrong part shipped Old date codes Wrong manufacturer Defective w/failure report Early shipment Wrong part ordered Late delivery Overshipment Other  -Select Reason- Damaged Wrong part shipped Old date codes Wrong manufacturer Defective w/failure report Early shipment Wrong part ordered Late delivery Overshipment Other      Explain Here:          help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[48]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/certqual/returnpolicy.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Return Policy warehousing | customer satisfaction | zero-defect guarantee | csi program   Buyer may return to Seller any goods that are damaged or defective solely by obtaining a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Seller within 30 days of receipt of the goods. Buyer must return to Seller the damaged or defective goods within the period set forth in the RMA. The RMA number must be listed on all packaging containing goods returned to the Seller. If Buyer does not request from Seller an RMA within 30 days of receiving the goods to be returned, or requests an RMA for goods that are not damaged or defective, Seller may, at its sole discretion, refuse to issue an RMA for return of the goods or may require that Buyer pay to Seller a reasonable restocking fee as a condition of issuing to Buyer the RMA.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[49]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_mgalinski.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Michael Galinski, CEO and Founder Mike Galinski jumpstarted his career in the electronics industry as an Account Executive with New York's Pulsar Components, International. In 1984, he moved onto Quasar Components, International, to serve as President and CEO. Five years later, with a dream of establishing a successful distributorship in the integrated circuit market, Galinski moved to Clearwater, Florida to build America II from conception to realization as one of the industry's leading independent distributors. Since then, Galinski has made a trusted name for himself and his company through proven experience, impeccable knowledge of the semiconductor market, and an ability to forecast market trends. Named Florida Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine (1994), Galinski demonstrates instinctive business acumen and an open management style that continue to earn him distinction among industry professionals and employees alike.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[50]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_jmagee.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   James Magee, Jr., General Manager and President Jim Magee's involvement in the electronics industry began in 1978 with Avnet Inc., where he served as an Area Sales Manager. In 1988, he was promoted to General Manager and transferred to guide the company's Tampa operation. Building his management experience, Magee accepted the position of Regional Sales Manager (Florida and Puerto Rico) for Philips Semiconductor in 1991. Two years later, he was recruited by Wyle Electronics to open the company's Tampa branch, where he built a team that generated $16 million in sales during its first year. In 1995, America II recruited Magee to run the company's now 350,000-square foot warehouse and sales floor. Since then, Magee has brought America II to new levels in quality and service by spearheading the movement toward ISO 9002 and ANSI/ESD S20.20 certification.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[51]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_cmagee.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Chuck Magee, Executive Vice President Chuck Magee joined Hamilton Avnet in 1973, then the largest name in franchised distribution. Familiarizing himself with the industry, he held a number of positions in customer service, inside and field sales, and product management. In 1981, he moved into management for the company, tackling roles from Regional Inside Sales and Service Center Manager to Corporate Product Line Director for Intel and National Director of Telesales. Magee was recruited to America II in 1995 to establish a new direction for the company's sales and marketing team. Through his hands-on brand of leadership, America II's dedication to quality and customer service trickles down to all personnel.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[52]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_rmyers.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Ron Myers, Vice President, Strategic Business Development One year after his plunge into the electronics industry, with Avnet Inc. in 1977, Ron Myers was recruited as General Manager for Semiconductor Specialists, Inc.'s operations in the Midwest. Qualified by this experience in distribution management, he served as Area Distribution Manager for Fujitsu between 1981 and 1984 where he reached year-over-year sales growth exceeding 100%. By 1984, Myers had assumed the role of Vice President of Sales for Classic Component Supply in Chicago, Illinois. In 1987, he was recruited by Unitrode Corporation to coordinate the company's North American Distributor Sales and Marketing Program. In 1994, Temic Semiconductor recruited Myers as North and South American Distribution Director and Worldwide Distribution Strategy Advisor to the company's chairman. Under Myers' leadership, Temic's distribution program grew to nearly $100 million in sales. In 1998, following the sale of Temic by Daimler-Benz, America II recruited Myers. In January 1999, he was promoted to the position of Vice President of Strategic Business Development.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[53]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_pobrien.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Pat O'Brien, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Solutions In 2001, Pat O'Brien brought over 18 years of sales and strategic experience within the electronics industry to the newly created position of Global Director of Supply Chain Solutions for America II. After just one year of working with customers on a global basis to innovate ROI-focused excess inventory management solutions and leverage the sell-side of America II's business, O'Brien was promoted to Vice President of Global Supply Chain Solutions. He currently oversees the company's excess inventory management services, strategic sales, and contract manufacturing partnerships. Prior to joining America II, O'Brien multiplied sales revenues six times in five years while growing personnel, penetrating large accounts, and establishing operations in the Carolinas, Atlanta, and Huntsville as the Southeast Regional Vice President for Future/FAI Electronics. Prior to joining Future, O'Brien doubled sales in four years as a Field Sales Manager based out of Hallmark's Philadelphia office, then the distributor with the largest market share in the region. In sales for this branch, O'Brien consistently ranked at the top of his group. O'Brien attended Pennsylvania's Villanova University on a football scholarship where he made his mark as a communication major and four-year starting quarterback for the school's Division 1 team.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[54]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_mpointer.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Mike Pointer, General Counsel and Secretary; Vice President, Human Resources Mike Pointer joined America II in 1995 and currently directs the company's legal and human resources functions. Prior to joining America II, Pointer represented the organization on employment matters while working for the labor and employment law firm of Zinober & McCrea, P.A. in Tampa, Florida. Before relocating to Florida in 1993, Pointer gained a broad base of experience working in Washington, D.C. for one of the country's largest law firms, Kirkland & Ellis, P.A., and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Pointer also had the distinction of serving as an appellate law clerk to the Honorable George E. MacKinnon, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit. Pointer is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame Law School (magna cum laude) and Oral Roberts University (summa cum laude).    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[55]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_arogers.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Aris Rogers, CFO and Treasurer Aris Rogers joined America II in June 1993 as Controller and assumed the responsibilities of CFO in September of the same year. Prior to joining America II, Rogers worked with Ernst & Young, most recently as a Senior Financial and Information System Auditor. With America II, Rogers takes responsibility for financial and budgetary reporting, banking and credit relationships, tax strategy, treasury, and risk management. Rogers also played an integral role in the implementation of America II's corporate-wide ERP software system. Rogers is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA and a BS degree in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[56]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_jmalinowski.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Jim Malinowski, Global Director, Mature Product Marketing™ Jim Malinowski's tenure in the electronics industry began in 1970 with Cramer Electronics, a top-ranked distributor purchased by Arrow Electronics in 1978. Here, Malinowski covered upstate New York in inside and field sales as well as sales management. Eight-and-a-half years later, Malinowski moved to Fairchild Semiconductor where he served as Regional Distribution Manager over upstate New York and grew distributor sales 200% in three years. Malinowski logged his next three years with Metrosonics, a manufacturer of sound monitoring equipment within the instrumentation industry. As Metrosonics' International Sales and Marketing Manager, Malinowski introduced the manufacturer to the European marketplace, established an international sales team, and innovated marketing programs that resulted in sales growth from zero dollars to over $65 million. In 1984, Malinowski joined Hamilton Avnet as a Corporate Product Line Director and helped define the position of Supplier Business Manager, now a 35-person team focused on developing business plans between Avnet and its partner companies. Malinowski also served as General Manager for the upstate New York market, where he increased sales from $47 million to over $80 million in three years while driving his team to the number one position in sales and market share within the top five semiconductor suppliers from 1995-1997. Drawing on these experiences, Malinowski stepped into the position of Director of Mature Product Marketing™ for America II, where he works to introduce and implement mature product marketing programs among semiconductor suppliers.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[57]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_rkauchak.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Rick Kauchak, Director of OEM Sales Three years' experience in distributor and OEM sales with America II prepared Rick Kauchak for promotion to Selling Manager in 1995. Over the next three years, Kauchak maximized this role to enhance the selling capabilities of his team while continuing to conduct his own daily sales activities. In 1998, Kauchak called on this experience to step into the position of Non-selling Manager/Trainer where he engineered America II University, the company's comprehensive training program, and positioned himself as mentor and manager to new America II personnel. Leading into 2001, Kauchak was promoted to Director of OEM Sales, which he has since balanced with recruiting for the company and maintaining the America II University program.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[58]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_mcruz.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Michael Cruz, Director of Distributor Sales Mike Cruz came to America II in 1991. After gathering nearly five years of experience in sales with the company, he was promoted to Sales Manager. When America II created its first distributor sales office in 1997, Cruz spun off from his general sales management role to manage this side of America II's business. Within his first year of managing the effort, Cruz doubled the size of his team. Two years, 12 times the revenues, and six times the people power later, Cruz's distributor sales office was engineered into its own division. Leading into 2001, Cruz was promoted to Director of Distributor Sales to oversee and manage all distributor accounts and the sales representatives who service them. Prior to joining America II, Cruz graduated with two associate's degrees in business administration/management and computer programming before graduating in the top one-half percent in the entire history of the Naval Avionics Electronics School.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[59]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_dhavican.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Dan Havican, Director of Strategic Sales Commissioned to service and develop strategic accounts, Dan Havican was named America II's Director of Strategic Sales, reporting to Vice President of Global Supply Chain Solutions Pat O'Brien. Preparing him for the position, Havican most recently logged five-and-a-half years with a major franchised distributor as General Manager over south Florida and Puerto Rico. Prior to this experience, Havican served as a Field Sales Manager for Anthem Electronics in south Florida. Havican holds a degree in economics from Florida State University.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[60]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_smartin.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Steve Martin, Director of Strategic Sales Since taking on the position of Director of Strategic Sales over the western U.S. in September 2002, Steve Martin has been servicing strategic accounts and working toward building a team to expand his efforts. Preparing for the position, Martin logged 12 years in the electronics industry, starting in inside sales with a passives manufacturer. This position led to a five-year tenure with TTI where, as a Strategic Account Manager, Martin grew the Sanmina account from $500,000 to $16 million in just two years. From TTI, Martin was recruited to conduct global negotiations with franchised and independent suppliers as Solectron’s Lead Manager for Worldwide Distribution, where he served two years before joining America II. Martin holds a B.S. from Colorado State University.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[61]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_mmagee.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Maria Magee, Director of Purchasing Maria Magee was introduced to the electronics industry as part of General Electric Co.'s semiconductor group. In her 14-year relationship with the company, Magee's involvement escalated from inside and outside sales to office management. In 1984, this experience qualified her as a Distribution Sales Manager for a manufacturer's rep. In 1986, Magee held positions as an Outside Sales Representative and later as an Area Sales Manager for Hamilton Avnet. She joined America II in 1995 as a Product Trainer before moving into the company's purchasing department, which she was invited to direct in July 1999. As Director, Magee makes it her team's bottom line to maintain the industry's top-moving inventory at competitive pricing. Magee's team also provides technical assistance to the America II sales force by staying on top of product trends, technology, new product announcements, and end-of-life issues, making America II's purchasing team the official &quot;product experts&quot; of this distribution organization.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[62]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_dbisillion.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Dan Bisaillon, Director of IT For Dan Bisaillon, synchronizing America II's IT direction with the strategic goals of the entire organization has entailed revolutionizing the company's web presence, implementing warehouse management software and technology tools to improve sales performance, and bringing legacy systems in line with Y2K compliance. Prior to accepting the role as America II's Director of IT, Bisaillon served as Vice President of Operations for Dataflex Corp., a national computer reseller. In his 10-year tenure with Dataflex, Bisaillon's IT and communications direction laid the infrastructure for an IPO and multiplied revenues. Bisaillon also introduced a commerce-enabled website for the company and worked with its supplier base to develop supply chain optimization systems, improving Dataflex's bottom line. Prior to joining Dataflex, Bisaillon attained a B.A. in Business from the University of South Florida and gained experience in data processing management and as a programmer/analyst.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[63]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_agroom.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Andy Groom, Managing Director, America II Europe With more than 25 years of experience in the electronics industry, Andy Groom's career covers sales, sales management, and product management with a specialization in semiconductors. In 1982, Andy accepted an invitation to establish the third company of the Access Group, a high-tech design distributor. In the late 80s, the Access Group gained visibility as the second largest semiconductor group in the UK and the target of Avnet's first European acquisition in 1991. Within Avnet UK, Groom filled several roles, including Marketing Director and General Manager, overseeing all of Avnet UK's semiconductor and passive operations. As Managing Director of America II Europe, Groom works to bring the benefits of America II's independent distribution model to the European electronics community.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[64]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_gtory.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Gill Tory, European Sales Director, America II Europe Gill Tory began her career in the electronics industry as a distribution sales representative for National Semiconductor Corp. After her promotion and tenure as Sales Office Manager, Tory accepted the position of Distribution Field Sales Engineer. In the field, Tory looked after National's distributor and customer base, creating new sales opportunities and introducing products throughout the UK. After 10 years with National, Tory joined Avnet UK as product marketing manager for AMD and National. Later, as Avnet UK's Customer Service Manager, Tory guided the company to gaining recognition as one of the best service organizations in the industry. When Avnet UK united its inside sales and customer service forces, Tory was promoted to Internal Sales Manager, placing all sales and service activities, as well as $110 million in semiconductors and passives, under her direction. Now with America II Europe, Tory assumes responsibility for building and maintaining the business through opening accounts and establishing a quality- and service-minded sales organization. In 2003, she was promoted from Sales Director of the UK office to European Sales Director, reflecting America II's growing global commitment.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[65]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_mkingsbury.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Martin Kingsbury, Director of Strategic Sales Martin Kingsbury joined America II Europe after a four-year stint with Arrow Electronics where he served as Semiconductor Marketing Director before accepting a promotion to Sales Director with Arrow Components in April 2001. Kingsbury's prior experience includes serving as a Sales Director and Marketing Director for Semiconductors at Avnet and managing AMD and National Semiconductor as a Line Manager with the Access Group. Kingsbury's sales experience is rooted in inside and regional sales management with the Access Group and early career activity as a Field Sales Engineer with ITT Electronic Services. As Director of Strategic Sales for America II Europe, Kingsbury develops relationships with key customers, endeavoring to increase the distributor's share among selected market sectors.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[66]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_hans.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Hans-Jörg Kuhrke, Managing Director, America II Europe GmbH After completing his schooling in commercial engineering (FH Niederrhein and TH Aachen), Hans-Jörg Kuhrke went to work for Rohm as a Product Manager of semiconductors and optoelectronics. Drawing on this experience, Mr. Kuhrke joined NEC as a Field Sales Engineer within Germany and Switzerland and was later promoted to Assistant Manager of Distribution for Germany. After contributing eight years to NEC, Mr. Kuhrke took over the semiconductor division of electronic component distributor Rutronik, where he focused on ST, Siemens, Microchip, and NEC. Most recently, Mr. Kuhrke served as General Manager of Sales and Marketing for electronics manufacturer Truly Semiconductors. Now with over 17 years of electronics industry experience, Mr. Kuhrke grows and manages America II Europe's central European operation.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[67]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_kmyers.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Ken Myers, General Manager, America II Asia Headquarters - Singapore When America II chose to relocate its Asian headquarters in January 2002, Ken Myers accepted the role of Strategic Business Development Manager to research the region and dialog with both customers and business partners to select the location for his organization's new base. The search led Myers to Singapore where he now serves as General Manager of the new America II Asia headquarters. From May 2001 to January 2002, Myers oversaw America II's strategic alliance with Avnet's Prómiere™ Market Exchange as America II's Prómiere™ Global Program Manager. Myers' entered into the electronics industry as an inside sales representative in 1987 with Heilind Electronics. Myers then moved to Hamilton Avnet where he was soon promoted to Telesales Manager working to develop the company's centralized strategic sales operation and directing the North American Specialist Program. Myers also served as Director of Telesales while contributing to major acquisition and integration teams. Myers holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Missouri and a certificate in Distribution Management from the Thomas A. Reed Center for Distribution Research and Education at Texas A&M University.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[68]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_tnaka.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Tesshu Naka, General Manager, America II Asia - Yokohama, Japan Branch Tesshu Naka began his career in 1975 as a design engineer with the Tokico Corporation in Kawasaki, Japan. In 1983, Mr. Naka was recruited by Philips Japan, Semiconductor Division as Product Marketing Manager. Qualified by his successes with Philips, Mr. Naka later served as General Manager, Tomen Integrated Technology. He also served as Sales Manager, Burr-Brown, Japan and in 1996 was recruited by Actel Semiconductor to head their Japan operations. His strong record of performance and achievement uniquely qualifies him to oversee America II sales, marketing and operations in the Japan market as General Manager, America II Asia, Inc., Japan.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[69]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/leadership/leadership_naoki.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Leadership locations | history | companies | leadership | community   Norihito Aoki, Sales Manager, America II Asia - Yokohama, Japan Branch Norihito Aoki began his career as a design engineer with Nakamichi Corporation of Japan and later served in various engineering capacities with Signetics (Philips). By 1995, Mr. Aoki had an established reputation as a senior applications engineer for ST Microelectronics. Later, STMicro would promote Aoki to head their Key Account Sales program. In 1998, Lattice Semiconductor tapped Aoki as Regional Sales Manager, Japan and later, Maxim recruited Aoki to serve as Senior Sales Manager, Japan. With this background of progressive development and accomplishment in the electronic component industry, Mr. Aoki joined America II as Sales Manager, America II Asia, Inc. Japan.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[70]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/community/pemhs.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Community locations | history | companies | leadership | community   America II employees make a difference mentoring, giving donations In 1998, America II Electronics, Inc. Executive Vice President Chuck Magee and Director of Purchasing Maria Magee began donating supplies to Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services (PEMHS), a state-funded organization promoting the mental health, family functioning, and development of adults and children in the bay area. It wasn't long before Chuck Magee joined the organization's board of directors. But the Magees wanted to do more. When they asked what else they could contribute to the organization, the answer was clear: PEMHS needed good role models for the children it serves, many of whom are awaiting foster care placements or undergoing treatment through PEMHS. &quot;Immediately I thought, what better way to recruit mentors than through the America II employees?&quot; Maria Magee recalls, and the America II/PEMHS Mentoring Program was born. Since implementing the program, Magee has conducted quarterly, company-wide calls for mentors. Over the years, America II volunteers and the children they mentor through the America II/PEMHS Mentoring Program have attended Tampa Bay Buccaneers games as guests of the Glazer Foundation. The America II volunteers engage in individual and group mentoring activities with the children from PEMHS, filling their evenings and weekends with everything from bowling parties to Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lightning games and trips to the circus. Since 1998, America II has sponsored children during the holidays by hosting parties and enlisting the help of all employees to fulfill the children's holiday wish lists. &quot;Not all of our employees can mentor due to their own family and personal commitments, but activities like sponsoring the PEMHS children at holiday time allows everyone to get involved,&quot; explains Magee. Year round, the entire America II family continues contributing by donating clothing, reading material, and computer equipment to the organization. The company even has a PEMHS Fund from which they have purchased therapeutic aids, clothing, sports equipment, and a flag and flagpole that now fly in front of the PEMHS facility, helping to impart the values of patriotism to the children post-September 11. &quot;The employees of America II have really opened up their hearts to these kids. It's very rewarding for everyone involved,&quot; affirms Magee. In 2001, PEMHS presented a PACE Award (Business Division) to America II in recognition of the America II/PEMHS Mentoring Program.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[71]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/community/911run.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Community locations | history | companies | leadership | community   America II employees make a difference on 9/11 America II's First Annual 9/11 Memorial Run rallied our company, community, country, and competitive spirit! With 200 of our employees donating their time, energy, and money (and the company's pledge to match their donations), America II donated $2,520 each to the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg and the Patterson Trust, a scholarship fund for St. Petersburg fire and police department personnel.  Click below to view news coverage of the event. Real Video file (MPG) - Small | Medium | Large Real Video file (AVI) - Small | Medium | Large &gt;&gt; 2nd Annual America II 9/11 Memorial run - View press release (PDF) St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, America II Vice President Chuck Magee, and St. Petersburg's Fire Chief acknowledge America II's donation to the Patterson Trust The 5K gets underway! America II Manager of Excess Purchasing Bob Gruber crosses the finish line America II CEO Mike Galinski, CFO Aris Rogers, and VP of Strategic Business Development Ron Myers after the race    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[72]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/community/makingstrides.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Community locations | history | companies | leadership | community   America II Family supports the American Cancer Society When the American Cancer Society solicited support for its &quot;Making Strides Against Breast Cancer&quot; effort, the America II Family responded: a team of employees walked five miles and made donations when &quot;Making Strides&quot; marched through St. Petersburg, Florida on October 19.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[73]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/aboutaiiasia/community/mayorsmentors.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Community locations | history | companies | leadership | community   MAYOR LAUNCHES CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE WITH SCHOOLS St. Petersburg, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2003) - As St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker gathered city and school officials, students, teachers and mentors for a Mayor's Mentors & More Celebration today at Bay Point Middle School, he introduced corporate leaders who pledged their corporate support to nine middle schools in St. Petersburg. Also at the celebration, local philanthropists John and Rosemary Galbraith presented a check to Mayor Baker to fund 100 new Doorway Scholarships for sixth grade students. A Doorways Scholarship, which is the flagship program of the Pinellas County Education Foundation, provides a full-tuition four-year college or post-secondary technical school education, along with a closely-monitored guidance program to help ensure the student successfully completes high school. Last year, the Galbraiths pledged to sponsor 100 scholarships for each of the next three years. Today's $168,892 check presentation was the second annual donation. To thank the Galbraiths for their generous donation, the mayor proclaimed Feb. 14 as John and Rosemary Galbraith Appreciation Day. When Mayor Baker was elected nearly two years ago, the Baker Plan committed support for St. Petersburg's public schools. Today's announcement of corporate sponsors for St. Petersburg schools will continue to advance the goals of the Mayor's Mentors & More initiative. During the ceremony, corporate leaders joined school principals and the mayor in signing a pledge certificate, committing to lend resources, mentors and other support to nine St. Petersburg schools: St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker watches as America II CEO Mike Galinski and Lealman Intermediate School Principal Glenn Bailey pledge their commitment to the &quot;Mayor's Mentors & More&quot; Initiative. Raytheon Vice President Barbara Johnson said her company supports Azalea Middle School with 18 mentors and pledged assistance to raise money to purchase computers and sponsor a special program for students interested in engineering; Eckerd College President Donald Eastman vowed to continue its support at Bay Point Middle School. Last year, the college provided 3,328 hours of service by students, faculty and staff doing one day projects, tutoring and mentoring. This summer, it will provide transportation for a special program for incoming sixth grade students; Michael Galinski, CEO of America II Corp., committed to expand the mentoring program at Lealman Intermediate School, and donated a check for $5,000 to upgrade computers at the school; Verizon Southeast Region President - Public Policy and External Affairs Alan Ciamporcero will continue to provide mentors at John Hopkins Middle School. Last year, singer Al Jarreau, Verizon's National Literacy Champion, presented a $10,000 grant from Tampa Bay Reads to equip the school's media center with computers and reading software; At Meadlowlawn Middle School, Peter Jones, President of Franklin Templeton Investments, will continue to provide more than 55 mentors and has contributed amenities to the new school. Franklin Templeton has been a long time contributor to the Pinellas County Education Foundation. The company also partners with Raymond James and Associates, Inc. by providing financial services programs at the Stavros Institute's Finance Park; Catalina Marketing Corporation's Executive Director of Community Relations Bill Protz supports Riviera Middle School. Fifteen percent of the company's employees currently mentor or tutor. The company has donated computers, participated with clean-up and landscaping projects, and renovated the teacher's lounge. Some of these projects have been team building experiences for company employees; Mercantile Bank's Market President Robert Blakley committed to developing a meaningful partnership with Southside Fundamental. A mentor himself, Mr. Blakley will use his personal experiences as a mentor in developing a volunteer coordinator position and encourage company-wide support for the Doorwa ys Scholarship Program; When the new Thurgood Marshall Middle School opens in August, it will enjoy a strong partnership with TV shopping network HSN. Bob Rosenblatt, president of HSN U.S., has committed a variety of unique employee resources, from Web site and logo development to classroom set up to lunch time mentoring; and Progress Energy Vice President (Coastal Region) Michael Lewis committed to its partners with Tyrone Middle School. Progress Energy has a long history of supporting the Pinellas County Education Foundation and sponsoring Enterprise Village and Finance Park. Each corporate partner received a letter of thanks from Governor Jeb Bush, who said, &quot;by joining with local governments and corporate partners . . . we are working together to reform our education system and have a positive impact on the future of our youth.&quot; &quot;The partnerships announced today mark the beginning of a new spirit of caring, commitment and achievement for education in St. Petersburg. I look forward to sharing the future positive results of these partnership with you next year at this annual celebration.&quot; Click here for the &quot;Mayor's Mentors & More&quot; page of the City of St. Petersburg website    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[74]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2003/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   October 2003 America II Corp. keeps 9/11 tradition of charity running June 2003 America II chosen as Most Preferred May 2003 America II Electronics, Inc. taps Data Components, Ltd. to represent its sales operations and excess component management services in Israel. March 2003 America II states position regarding Gray Market America II Europe was ranked number 65 in the Real Business magazine/Vantis Group HOT 100 IN 2003, a survey of the UK's fastest-growing companies in association with Dun & Bradstreet.  Additional Press Releases: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[75]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2002/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   March 2002 America II welcomes President George W. Bush April 2002 America II Europe appoints Martin Kingsbury Director of Strategic Sales America II first component distributor to receive S20.20 certification July 2002 America II Electronics, Inc. readies to launch Central European operation September 2002 America II's 9/11 Run raises funds for local Police, Fire organizations  Additional Press Releases: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[76]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2001/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   October 2001 America II taps franchise veterans to head new global programs November 2001 America II defines service groups, promotes directors America II makes progress on new warehouse  Additional Press Releases: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[77]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   January 2000 America II Electronics Taps International Franchise Veterans to Head Overseas Expansion Xicor and America II Electronics Launch Mature Product Marketing Strategy February 2000 America II Electronics Announces Progress of International Expansion March 2000 Customer Demand Prompts New Warehouse Acquisition by America II Electronics April 2000 America II Electronics Reports Explosive Growth from Excess Inventory Programs August 2000 America II Electronics names new Quality Assurance and Customer Service Manager September 2000 America II extends International Expansion to Latin America Asian operation furthers international expansion for America II November 2000 America II Electronics' European arm goes fully online with ERP solution  Additional Press Releases: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[78]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/1999/","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   September 1999 Market Surge Prompts Response from Distributors October 1999 Fastparts.com and America II Electronics Announce Strategic Alliance at Wescon '99 November 1999 America II Answers Tantalum Demand  Additional Press Releases: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[79]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/adcampaign/adcampaign_2003.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Advertising - America II Electronics - 2003 press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   2003   2002   2001      To see large version of advertisement, click on thumbnail. Sell Excess (2003) Q4 2003: Buy/Sell (2003) Q3 2003: Preferred Distributor (2003) Q2 2003: We Have Solutions(2003) Q2 2003: Greatest Return on Investment (2003) Q2 2003: Do Your Homework (2003) Q1 2003:    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[80]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/adcampaign/adcampaign_2002.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Advertising - America II Electronics - 2002 press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   2003   2002   2001      To see large version of advertisement, click on thumbnail. The Excess Experts (2002) As end-of-year excess inventory management challenges settle in, America II reminds the industry where to turn. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News and Electronic News, Q4 2002: Do your homework (2002) With industry experts detecting the early signs of recovery, America II reminds customers that its online part search supports them through any market conditions. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News and Electronic News, Q3 2002:   Billions of components (2002) With industry experts detecting the early signs of recovery, America II reminds customers that its online part search supports them through any market conditions. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News and Electronic News, Q3 2002:     Meet our newest addition...(2002) When America II completed construction on a new 80,000-square foot warehouse designated for component inventory, Global Director of Supply Chain Solutions Pat O'Brien wanted to get the word out. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News and Electronic News, Q2 2002:   The Best of the Best (2002) America II memorializes a visit made and a compliment paid by President George W. Bush. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News, Electronic News, and Purchasing, Q1-Q2 2002:   Master Distributor (2002) As America II enters its thirteenth year of business, a new ad campaign for the new year follows the evolution of independent distribution from its infancy to the rise of the &quot;Master Distributor.&quot; As seen in Electronic Buyers' News, Q1 2002:          help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[81]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/adcampaign/adcampaign_2001.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Advertising - America II Electronics - 2001 press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   2003   2002   2001      To see large version of advertisement, click on thumbnail. Pure Capability (2001) America II kicked off 2001 with a new ad campaign designed to highlight its core capabilities. &quot;Pure Capability,&quot; as this campaign was called, pictured America II's global operations to convey the distributor's commitment to delivering unmatched product availability, quality, service, and solutions to its customers. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News, Electronic News, and Purchasing Magazine, Q1-Q3 2001:       Up Your ROI/See Green (2001) With the pressures of carrying excess inventory driving customer demand for viable excess solutions providers, America II publicized its strengths in the area of excess inventory management. Through the &quot;Up Your ROI/See Green&quot; campaign, America II reminded the industry that it makes the customer's bottom line its top priority. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News, Electronic News, and Purchasing Magazine, Q2-Q3 2001:       One Call (2001) Excess inventory concerns continue to dominate the market and America II's &quot;One Call&quot; campaign advertises the distributor's one-stop, no hassle approach to providing solutions to its customers. As seen in Electronic Buyers' News, Q3 2001:    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[82]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/adcampaign/adcampaigneurope_2003.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Advertising - America II Europe - 2003 press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   To see large version of advertisement, click on thumbnail. Do your homework - Q1 2003    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[83]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/adcampaign/adcampaigngmbh_2003.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Advertising - America II Europe GmbH - 2003 press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   To see large version of advertisement, click on link. Ready to serve your needs (Q2 2003) Where the brokers buy (Q1 2003) It's all about components (Q1 2003) Introducing America II (Q1 2003)    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[84]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2003/press_060203.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II chosen as Most Preferred June 2, 2003 - America II Electronics, Inc. has been chosen the &quot;most preferred independent distributor&quot; in EBN's Second Annual Distributor Customer Preference Study. The study, which polled EBN subscribers with procurement and/or business management responsibilities who buy or approve the purchase of electronic components, equipment, or services through distributors, featured a section on the use of independent distributors to determine what circumstances drive companies to use independents and which independents are preferred. First place America II was rated three times higher than the next distributor in line and five times higher than the third place distributor in the study conducted April 10-18. &quot;At America II, we are continuously working to differentiate our level of service by raising the bar on quality standards, improving our operating procedures, and elevating the professionalism of our sales force. This is the first industry-wide survey to confirm that the customers are seeing the difference,&quot; says America II CEO Mike Galinski. Read America II press release.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[85]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2003/press_051303.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2003 - America II Electronics, Inc. has tapped Data Components, Ltd. to represent its sales operations and excess component management services in Israel. Data Components, Ltd. is a private joint venture company with Data-JCE Electronics, Ltd. (DJE) under the Nisko Group, a $370 million components distributor native to Israel. The exclusive agreement between America II and Data Components, Ltd. was drawn when America II identified a need for its services in the Israeli electronics marketplace as part of its widening global strategy. Since 2000, America II has established physical operations in the UK, Mexico, Japan, Germany, Singapore, and Belgium. The company's choice to enlist representation in Israel over establishing a physical plant was made upon considering the specific needs of the Israeli electronics marketplace. &quot;Each market is unique,&quot; explains America II President Jim Magee, &quot;and therefore the nature of the market determines whether we will establish a physical America II model there or employ representation such as we have chosen to do in Israel with Data Components, Ltd. There is much value in this type of representation as it is allowing us to fast-track our operations in a new location,&quot; Magee adds. Read America II press release.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[86]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2003/press_031403.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Survey proves local firm means big business - America II Europe ranked one of UK's fastest growing March 19, 2003 - The survey is the 2003 Vantis Hot 100, sponsored by UK accounting and business advisory firm Vantis plc and Real Business magazine in association with D&amp;B (formerly Dun &amp; Bradstreet). The survey combed over two million companies in D&amp;B's database to glean the 100 fastest growing privately owned firms in the UK by sales turnover growth over a four-year period. America II Europe claimed #65 in the survey. Andy Groom, America II Europe Managing Director, commented, &quot;We are delighted to figure in the Hot 100 for 2003. The rigorous criteria adopted by the sponsors make this a meaningful measure of the most successful companies in the UK and it's gratifying to be part of it. Further, I view this as an endorsement of our genuinely differentiated approach to the electronics marketplace - customers vote with their orders!&quot; America II Europe earned its rank just three years after re-centering its operations (from Poole to Stevenage, Hertfordshire) and its mission, which has since focused on introducing and familiarizing America II's model of independent distribution and the UK market. This shift (in December 1999) sparked the recruitment of an industry-experienced team including Groom and Gill Tory as Sales Director, together with over 30 years of distribution experience in the UK. Groom and Tory oversaw substantial growth in the first year, attributed by Groom to America II Europe's &quot;truly differentiated model able to penetrate the buoyant market conditions prevailing at the time.&quot; Responding to these conditions, America II Europe increased its headcount by 25%, grew stock levels, and went live on the America II distribution network's global IT platform in 2001. By 2002, amidst an estimated industry decline of 40%, America II Europe grew sales by more than 30% as it launched a Central European operation (America II Europe GmbH), added a Strategic Sales Director and a European EMS Sales Manager, and increased local stock levels in line with customer requirements. America II Europe plans to sustain the growth that earned its Hot 100 distinction by further increasing its headcount in sales and support functions, cultivating business opportunities in Southern Europe, and constructing a pan -European logistics center. America II Europe is a member of the America II global distribution network, one of the world's largest independent distribution companies for semiconductors and passive components. Founded with the establishment of America II Electronics, Inc. in 1989 (present headquarters), the America II network today includes operations in Belgium, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and the UK. For more information on America II, visit www.americaii.com and europe.americaii.com. A full copy of the results can be viewed on www.vantisplc.com. Read Ventis press release. Read America II press release.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[87]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2002/press_03062002.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Releases press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II welcomes President George W. Bush St. Petersburg, Fla. Wednesday, March 6 - Mike Galinski, chief executive and owner of America II Electronics, Inc., announced today that the company will welcome President George W. Bush to its corporate campus Friday, March 8. Florida Governor Jeb Bush and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker will also be in attendance. &quot;It is an honor on behalf of myself, America II, and the entire Tampa Bay area to receive this recognition from President Bush, Governor Bush, and Mayor Baker. Our surrounding community has supported America II tremendously over the years, and it has always been our position to give back as much as we can by acting as a good corporate citizen. We appreciate immensely the fact that America II's efforts are now going to be recognized not only in our surrounding community, but also on state and national levels,&quot; commented Galinski. America II Electronics contributes to its community by coordinating local volunteer and team-building activities as well as providing stable employment, and even growth, amidst recent economic conditions. This week alone, America II has added 29 employees to its local headcount of 500 through two training classes designed to equip new hires with pertinent professional skills and industry knowledge. Later this month, the company will complete construction on an 80,000-square foot warehousing facility, expanding its existing 350,000-square foot corporate campus and creating more jobs. May 4 marks America II's eleventh year as the title sponsor of SportsFest, a series of friendly, outdoor competitions that will bring as many as 5,000 Tampa Bay area employees together in the name of corporate and community teambuilding. Year round, America II encourages employees to participate in a mentoring program engineered by its own vice president of sales, Chuck Magee, and director of purchasing, Maria Magee, to benefit the children of Pinellas County's Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services (PEMHS) organization. Volunteer Action Day, an employee incentive program implemented by America II's sister company Genesis Electronics Manufacturing, Inc., calls for the company to coordinate quarterly volunteer efforts and reimburse employees for their participation. This initiative was launched March 2 as employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[88]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2002/press_04052002.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Releases press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Europe appoints Martin Kingsbury Director of Strategic Sales STEVENAGE 05 April 2002 - Endeavouring to increase its share among selected market sectors, America II Europe will add a Director of Strategic Sales to its team. Martin Kingsbury, most recently of Arrow Electronics, assumes the role. Kingsbury believes that &quot;America II's $450 million worth of inventory as a stocking distributor, ISO 9002-certified quality, and inventory solutions programs&quot; will prove most attractive to his new target audience. Kingsbury joins America II Europe after a four-year stint with Arrow Electronics where he served as Semiconductor Marketing Director before accepting a promotion to Sales Director for Arrow Components in April 2001. Kingsbury's prior experience includes serving as a sales director and Marketing Director for Semiconductors at Avnet and managing AMD and National Semiconductor as a line manager with the Access Group. Kingsbury's sales experience is rooted in inside and regional sales management with the Access Group and early career activity as a field sales engineer with ITT Electronic Services. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[89]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2002/press_04082002.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Releases press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II first component distributor to receive S20.20 certification St. Petersburg, Fla. April 8, 2002 - America II Electronics, Inc. has received ANSI/ESD-S20.20 certification, defined by the Electrostatic Discharge Association (ESDA) as the standard for developing an ESD control program for the protection of electrical and electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment. America II is the first component distributor worldwide to receive the certification, including both independent and franchised distributors. America II believes the standard is vital to the electronics industry because it addresses practices within the supply chain that can affect part performance. &quot;Electronic component factories are already at all-time lows in acceptable quality levels (AQL) of two to three parts per million. What they can't control is how the parts are handled during distribution and manufacturing. The S20.20 spec will clearly define these missing parts of the equation,&quot; explained America II President Jim Magee. Based on the fundamental ESD control principles of grounding environmental conductors, neutralizing charges on non-conductive items in the environment, and transporting sensitive items in enclosed static protective materials, S20.20 defines requirements for grounding and bonding systems, protected areas, packaging, handling, and testing. &quot;We were about 70% there,&quot; said America II Quality Assurance Manager Suzanne Fitzmaurice of the distributor's readiness prior to entering the certification process one year ago. &quot;Most [of the standard] was existing practice at America II. The certification process helped us formalize these procedures by putting them in writing,&quot; Fitzmaurice explained. America II's ESD control program now documents everything from how equipment is calibrated to how its facilities are audited. In addition, America II expanded its staff training and continuous process monitoring system through the S20.20 certification process. Now, any America II employee who possesses the opportunity to handle parts (from warehouse and quality personnel to members of the distributor's excess purchasing, sales, and executive teams) undergoes ESD control training. America II's enhanced continuous process monitoring system outlines specific monitoring tasks, including inspections of its equipment and physical plant, to be conducted on a weekly and monthly basis. America II began laying the foundation for its certification in 1995 by equipping its then 30,000 square feet of warehousing with $50,000 in ESD controls including Faraday bins, work station mats, grounding systems, testing equipment, and static bags. (Since then, America II has invested an additional $630,000.00 in ESD control equipment including $250,000.00 toward the electrostatic dissipative epoxy-sealed floor of its 156,000-square foot warehousing and logistics center added in April 2000.) &quot;Back [in 1995] we were starting to see our manufacturers and larger clients use [ESD controls] and we knew we had to put our own program in place in order to protect the product,&quot; recalled Margie Kreisle, America II Administrative and Quality Supervisor. At the time, ESD certification did not exist, but America II enlisted an independent auditing firm to evaluate its ESD control program against ESDA standards. While America II's program proved ESD compliant, the distributor continued to search for a means of ESD certification. When the ESDA teamed with the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers to offer ESD certification to individuals, America II appointed Kreisle for examination and approval by the board. In September 2000, Kreisle became the first NARTE-certified ESD Technician to be employed by an independent distributor. It was at the time of Kreisle's certification exam at the 2000 EOS/ESD Symposium when she heard the buzz about S20.20. &quot;I immediately knew [S20.20 certification] was the direction we needed to take. As soon as I returned to work, I got my team on board with the idea and asked our ISO auditor to become a certifying house for the new standard,&quot; Kreisle recounted. While S20.20 audits must be overseen by ISO 9000 registrar companies and are designed to follow annual ISO audits, S20.20 certification is a separate process and distinction. &quot;ISO certification only calls for a company to identify its process and agree to continually improve this process. There are specific areas that need to be addressed according to ISO, but the ISO standard does not define how these areas are to be addressed. In contrast, S20.20 specifically defines, and provides for the certification and audit of, the handling of ESD-sensitive material by any facility where electronic components that could be affected by ESD are handled,&quot; explained Magee. It is this distinction that leads America II to believe that S20.20 certification will become as vital to vendor selection as ISO certification has been in the past. &quot;Today, you must be ISO-certified to qualify for most OEMs' and CEMs' approved vendor lists. We foresee S20.20 certification proving just as integral because it takes ISO a step further - by universally defining the standards ISO sets forth. In 1994, America II ignited the trend toward quality and standards in independent distribution as we know them today by becoming the first independent to achieve ISO 9002 certification. Now, we are the first component distributor worldwide, including franchised and independent distributors, to achieve S20.20 certification. We are raising the bar and asking our peers to follow because, as an integral part of the supply chain, we refuse to compromise the quality standards that our customers expect and that are upheld by other members of the supply chain,&quot; said America II CEO Mike Galinski. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[90]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2002/press_07082002.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Releases press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics, Inc. readies to launch Central European operation In anticipation of establishing a Central European operation in Q4, America II Electronics, Inc. has appointed Hans-Jörg Kuhrke Managing Director, Central Europe. This month, Mr. Kuhrke begins the process of recruiting personnel and securing a location for the new operation in order to conduct his ultimate mission of introducing America II's model of independent distribution to the Central European market. &quot;As the largest market in Europe, the Central European market represents a perfect fit for the America II service model. I am certain many customers will find great merit in our excess inventory and end-of-life programmes and take advantage of the huge stocks we hold in our main warehouse [in North America],&quot; explains Andy Groom, Managing Director, America II Europe. Hans-Jörg Kuhrke After completing his schooling in commercial engineering (FH Niederrhein and TH Aachen), Hans-Jörg Kuhrke went to work for Rohm as a product manager of semiconductors and optoelectronics. Drawing on this experience, Mr. Kuhrke joined NEC as a field sales engineer within Germany and Switzerland and was later promoted to Assistant Manager of Distribution for Germany. After contributing eight years to NEC, Mr. Kuhrke took over the semiconductor division of electronic component distributor Rutronik, where he focused on ST, Siemens, Microchip, and NEC. Most recently, Mr. Kuhrke served as General Manager of Sales and Marketing for electronics manufacturer Truly Semiconductors. Now with over 17 years of electronics industry experience, Mr. Kuhrke accepts the commission of opening and running America II's Electronics' Central European operation as Managing Director, Central Europe. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[91]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2002/press_09112002.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Press Releases press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II's 9/11 Run raises funds for local Police, Fire organizations SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 St. Petersburg, Fla. - While others light candles and attend community tributes, employees of America II Corp. will trek five kilometers down 28th Street North to 118th Avenue North in America II's 9/11 Memorial Run. Entry fees from 110 runners and walkers of all ranks and ages within the company, along with donations from over 70 of their co-workers, will be donated to the Police Athletic League and the Patterson Trust to benefit the St. Petersburg Police and St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue. Opening ceremonies begin at 5:00 p.m. in the America II parking lot at 2500/2600 118th Avenue North. Mayor Rick Baker is scheduled to open the ceremonies where America II executives will present representatives of the Police Athletic League and the Patterson Trust with the company's donations. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[92]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2001/press_10312001.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II taps franchise veterans to head new global programs St. Petersburg, Florida October 31, 2001 - Pat O'Brien, most recently of Future Electronics, and Ken Myers, formerly of Avnet Inc. will carry franchise distribution experience into the independent channel by accepting two newly created positions with America II Electronics, Inc. Pat O'Brien will serve as America II's Global Director of Supply Chain Solutions, a position that America II President Jim Magee deemed &quot;integral, in light of the way that customer demand for America II's supply chain solutions has exploded.&quot; Magee continued, &quot;Since the spring of 2000, we've initiated several moves to strengthen our infrastructure to better meet customer demand. Now with 200,000 square feet of warehousing and demand from existing customers and potential customers rapidly increasing, we identified the need to appoint a seasoned individual to spearhead the inventory solutions side of our business.&quot; Backed by America II's Excess Inventory Management team, O'Brien innovates supply chain solutions aimed at securing the greatest possible return on initial inventory investment for a global base of customers. To the position, O'Brien brings 18 years of electronics industry experience in sales, strategy, and management, including tenure as Southeast Regional Vice President for Future/FAI Electronics. Addressing America II's recent strategic alliance to power Avnet's Prómiere Market Exchange, Ken Myers will serve as America II's Prómiere Global Program Manager. In this role, Myers will assume responsibility for the America II/Prómiere relationship, to include overseeing the supply chain solutions and logistics support that America II contributes to the Prómiere exchange. &quot;To ensure the best possible experience for customers using Prómiere, we set our sights on an experienced individual to manage the flow of operations and excess inventory services through the Prómiere exchange,&quot; said America II CEO Mike Galinski. &quot;With 11 years in inside sales and telesales management for Avnet, we felt that Ken Myers was the right person for the job,&quot; he added. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[93]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2001/press_11062001.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II defines service groups, promotes directors St. Petersburg, Fla. November 6, 2001 - In an effort to enhance its service to the distributor and OEM segments of its customer base, America II Electronics, Inc. has divided its sales force into two distinct service groups. Veteran America II sales managers Michael Cruz and Rick Kauchak will respectively direct the company's distributor sales and OEM sales divisions. On its most basic level, America II's change in customer approach was prompted by a belief that &quot;the distribution channel demands a uniquely different service model from the OEM customers,&quot; according to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee. &quot;In the distributor model, you consider three factors: time, place, and utility. No engineering or design-in effort is required. By establishing separate service groups, we are able to provide our OEM customers the extensive, synergistic approach they require as well as catering to the open market network, a core competency we feel truly distinguishes us,&quot; Magee said. Jim Magee, America II president, expanded on this distinction, adding, &quot;America II has long been viewed as a 'master distributor' within the independent marketplace because of our large inventory position, solid infrastructure, financial strength, ISO 9002-certified quality standards, and EOS/ESD compliance. In addition, as we've built our inventory to the largest in the U.S. among independent distributors, we've earned a reputation as a reliable source for procurement. We feel our unique independent channel service model is best-in-class and know that America II's grasp of the dynamics of this market, proven competencies, and reputation for integrity give us an edge to fill this niche effectively.&quot; In establishing the two service groups, America II called on company veterans to direct the resulting divisions. Michael Cruz, who joined America II as a salesperson in 1991, will fill the role of director of distributor sales. Cruz was initially promoted to the position of sales manager in 1994 and has been focusing on the distributor model at America II since 1997, when he began growing a team of six employees into what is now one of America II's largest sales divisions. Rick Kauchak, who started his career at America II as a salesperson in 1992, will fill the role of director of OEM sales. Kauchak was promoted to sales manager in 1995 and was instrumental in developing America II University, the company's signature training program, since its inception in 1998. Now as director of OEM sales, Kauchak will oversee eight sales managers who lead the balance of America II's domestic sales force. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[94]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2001/press_11092001.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II makes progress on new warehouse America II President Jim Magee, St. Pete Mayor Rick Baker, and America II CEO Mike Galinski at the site St. Petersburg, Fla. November 19, 2001 - America II Electronics, Inc. today began laying the foundation for its newest warehousing facility. The 80,000-square foot work-in-progress, adjacent to America II's corporate campus, will give way to the distributor's second full-service warehouse for shipping, receiving, consignment, and excess inventory management by March 2002. America II established its first dedicated warehousing facility in April 2000 when it acquired a 156,000-square foot facility also adjacent to its corporate campus. America II CEO Mike Galinski recalled, &quot;We purchased the 156,000-square foot building on the belief that it would support our growth plans for three to five years. At the same time, we secured the 80,000-square foot plot [now under development] as a 'security blanket.' Two years later, the 156,000-square foot building is at 80% capacity, and we're turning to our contingency plan.&quot; Galinski attributes this growth to America II's relationships with the top 10 CEMs, the majority of the largest OEMs, major franchised component distributors, and a base of approximately 2,000 independent component brokers that have developed over the last 18 months. &quot;Our partners have definitely given us the boost we envisioned when we initiated this growth process,&quot; Galinski said. &quot;In addition, America II's tried and true 'bricks and mortar' philosophy has helped drive us to this point. During the Internet bubble, when everyone was rushing to build e-business models at the cost of scaling down their inventory, America II went against the grain by using selected best-in-class technology and focusing on the 'bricks and mortar' business model of buying inventory. The foundation we have built over the past few years is now paying off in mind share and market share as customers look to America II as a key link in the OEM supply chain, a master distributor, and a trusted name in logistics, warehousing capabilities, and excess solutions,&quot; he added. In regard to staffing the new facility, Galinski said that America II plans to add approximately 250 jobs over the next three to five years among all of its departments. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[95]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_01032000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics Taps International Franchise Veterans to Head Overseas Expansion St. Petersburg, Fla. January 3, 2000 - Andy Groom and Gill Tory, veterans of the international franchised distribution channel, have been appointed as executives in charge of America II Electronics' international expansion. Groom will perform as managing director of America II Europe while Tory will serve as America II Europe's sales and marketing director. Experience in sales and sales management, combined with executive involvement in semiconductors and passive components, gives Andy Groom over 25 years in the industry. His career achievements include establishing the third company of the Access Group, a high-tech, design-led distributor, and serving as managing director for Avnet UK. Gill Tory's industry tenure spans nearly 20 years and covers distribution and field sales, product marketing management, and internal sales management for National Semiconductor and Avnet UK. Under Groom and Tory's direction, America II Electronics aims to launch America II Europe into what Groom sees as &quot;unique ground&quot; between brokers and franchises in the international marketplace. America II Electronics' European expansion follows the company's commitment to take its service beyond that of most traditional distributors - achieved in part by connecting customers with a global inventory and strategically positioning representatives and facilities to develop relationships with these customers in the field. The opening of a UK facility in the new year marks the official launch of the expansion. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[96]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_01132000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Xicor and America II Electronics Launch Mature Product Marketing Strategy Milpitas, Calif. January 13, 2000 - Xicor, Inc. (NASDAQ: XICO) and America II Electronics, of St. Petersburg, FL, today announced an agreement in which America II will manage a program to market Xicor's mature products. Under the terms of the agreement, America II Electronics will provide full support to customers who wish to purchase products after Xicor's published &quot;last-time-buy&quot; date. As part of the initial engagement, America II has purchased a broad range of Xicor products previously announced as obsolete. The devices will constitute a finished goods inventory and wafer-based product stock and will be housed in nitrogen within America II's die bank. More than six million units will be delivered initially to the America II ISO 9002, EOS/ESD compliant facilities in St. Petersburg, Florida, with more products to be added as Xicor continues new product development and retirement of older technologies. Xicor, along with its representatives and franchised distributors, will refer customers seeking obsolete or end-of-life announced materials to America II Electronics. America II's support for the program will include a full time supplier business manager, an inside sales staff of more than 120 representatives, and 7 strategic account managers in North America. Support within Europe will be supervised by America II representatives in the UK, with customers in Asia being managed by the America II international sales team. Xicor will offer customers further support as needed, along with new product recommendations. &quot;Our mature product marketing program is designed to offer both Xicor and their customers a much needed solution to the industry-wide problem of obsolescence,&quot; explained Ron Myers, vice president of corporate programs for America II Electronics. &quot;Semiconductor suppliers as well as their customers seek supply chain partnerships that can provide both excellent service and steady prices. Customers can be assured that America II will provide them with quality and timely service, at reasonable prices,&quot; Myers added. &quot;America II adds a valuable distribution channel to complement our existing sales representatives and distributors,&quot; said Mike Levis, vice president of marketing at Xicor. &quot;Their demonstrated expertise and capability in this area ensures our customers will get the highest levels of support for their end-of-life product. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[97]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_02092000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics Announces Progress of International Expansion LONDON, February 9, 2000 - Since breaking news of its plans for an overseas expansion one month ago, America II Electronics reports steady progress from international counterpart America II Europe. In a gathering Tuesday, America II Electronics President Jim Magee stood behind America II Europe Managing Director Andy Groom and Sales and Marketing Director Gill Tory to inform foreign press and industry leaders of developments at the distributor's new UK-based office. Increasing the headcount at the company's Stevenage area headquarters and preparing to add substantial amounts of stock to its onsite warehousing facility are already underway, as is a tactical campaign to introduce the concept of independent distribution among decision-makers abroad. Groom compares this ongoing effort to &quot;having a blank slate&quot; in a market barely touched by the brand of distribution that America II Electronics models. His message to this market: &quot;We have the quality, inventory, high-caliber management, and financial robustness to position us alongside franchised distribution - only we fill a different niche by focusing on allocated, obsolete, and hard-to-find product.&quot; Groom further reported that efforts to introduce the America II model will soon increase as his team addresses the international OEM market. &quot;Up to now,&quot; Groom explained, &quot;We've been servicing the reseller customer base. We'll continue to nurture this group while developing and introducing our service with OEM customers.&quot; Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[98]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_03212000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Customer Demand Prompts New Warehouse Acquisition by America II Electronics St. Petersburg, Fla. March 21, 2000 - America II Electronics this month acquired a fourth warehouse. The facility, adjacent to the company's current 200,000 square foot sales, warehousing, and conferencing complex, places 156,000 square feet of additional space under America II ownership. America II Operations Director Dave Loney expects full integration of the new space into America II processes by mid-summer. Until then, the company will continue to operate out of three warehouses on its corporate site. Two of these warehouses reserved for consigned inventory are near capacity, and the new warehouse space will be dedicated to the same purpose in order to make room for increasing customer demand. That demand stems from America II's exploding excess inventory, consignment, and mature product marketing programs, such as those the company has established with Xicor, Inc. and ICS in recent months. These customized programs, aimed at providing total solutions to customers from logistical support and product marketing to asset recovery, are increasingly bringing more inventory to America II, and adding to its list of strategic partners. &quot;We knew we had very unique programs to offer, and it was just a matter of time before the excess, consignment, and mature product programs reached maturity. Now they have and we are growing to accommodate our increased customer demand. The new warehouse space will help enable that,&quot; Loney explains. Logistical and inventory management agreements with internet companies, such as the alliance struck between America II and FastParts.com, are also driving the company's need for expansion. Other moves to meet existing customer demand include graduating a new sales class from the America II University program in February, drawing closer to the company's goal of growing its force to 250 representatives by the end of the year. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[99]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_04192000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics Reports Explosive Growth from Excess Inventory Programs St. Petersburg, Fla. April 19, 2000 - With just one quarter of the year 2000 behind them, America II Electronics' Excess Purchasing Team is forecasting triple digit growth for the year. As America II Electronics' director of excess purchasing, Joel Smith, details, &quot;It's clear that our number of customer-consigned inventories will more than double by the end of 2000.&quot; Last year, the company's excess team multiplied its major consignment partners by five, quadrupled its number of available excess inventories, and doubled its staff in response to this growth. America II Electronics President Jim Magee attributes the accelerated demand for inventory solution programs to natural tendencies within the industry. As he explains, &quot;In today's manufacturing environment, rapid design changes, new technologies, and inaccurate marketing forecasts make excess inventory a challenge for the most experienced asset managers and CFOs. But,&quot; Magee continues, &quot;another factor comes into consideration in an allocated market: the purchasing community focuses on plummeting supply, making it easy to overlook rapidly increasing inventory levels. With customer purchasing and manufacturing skyrocketing, the volume of excess inventory and customer demand for solutions to manage this excess is reaching critical mass.&quot; In turn, Magee cites America II's response to these natural tendencies within the industry as the fuel behind the team's success. &quot;OEMs and contract manufacturers have always sought inventory solution partners in distribution whose programs are built on quick response, quality and confidentiality. With so many new and small companies representing themselves as inventory solution providers, manufacturers are forced to spend more time and dollars to qualify potential partners. The truth is, hundreds of these companies present themselves as having the programs, but only a handful are actually full-service consignment providers. Sometimes making a trip to the potential partner's facility is the only fool-proof way to find out,&quot; Magee provides. Following this philosophy, Smith spends many of his days touring OEMs and CEMs around the America II facility. &quot;We encourage those in the market for inventory solution partners to visit our site. It's our way of reminding them that as a major electronic parts seller, America II has the ISO quality system, trained operations staff, large sales force, and online presence necessary to market their product and provide them with the best possible return on their initial investment - not to mention the physical space that's needed,&quot; Smith adds, referring to the company's recent acquisition of a 156,000-square foot warehouse dedicated to its inventory solution programs. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[100]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_08302000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics names new Quality Assurance and Customer Service Manager St. Petersburg, Fla. Wednesday, August 30 - Suzanne Fitzmaurice, who joined America II Electronics in January of 2000 as quality coordinator, settles into a new position this week as the company's quality assurance and customer service manager. In her new role, Fitzmaurice will draw on over a decade of quality and consumer-related experience. Before joining America II, Fitzmaurice served as the administrative coordinator for an electronics manufacturing company in Tampa, Florida. Here, she spent three years developing policy and procedure, ensuring compliance with ISO 9000 and other regulatory standards, planning and executing staff training on the principles of quality management, and managing the company's human resources functions. Fitzmaurice launched her career in quality in 1988 as director of quality assurance with the Association for Retarded Citizens, Dutchess County, New York, where she established a department to oversee regulatory compliance and staff training, built an internal audit system to monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, and contributed to the creation of the organization's total quality management program. In her time at America II, Fitzmaurice has focused on ISO 9002 compliance issues, policy development, statistical process control, and staff training on these and other quality-related matters. With the new position, Fitzmaurice's responsibilities will expand to include quality planning for the company's new warehouse acquisition and expansion into new markets. In addition, Fitzmaurice will oversee America II's customer service department and its supplier relations function, a position recently created to enhance communication between America II and its vendors, and streamline the return and corrective action processes. Fitzmaurice's appointment coincides with the resignation of America II's former quality assurance and customer service manager, Stephanie Stine, to pursue other opportunities. &quot;The America II team had a strong infrastructure in place when I came on board, and I'm looking forward to applying my background to making this infrastructure even stronger - particularly in light of the company's projected growth,&quot; Fitzmaurice offered.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[101]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_09202000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Extends International Expansion to Latin America GUADALAJARA September 20, 2000 - With its first global move made and proving strong, America II Electronics today announces the extension of its international expansion to Latin America. América II de México S. de R.L. de C.V., the distributor's newest international counterpart, opens for operation this month as an official declaration of America II Electronics' commitment to the Mexican marketplace within the global spectrum of the electronics industry. &quot;For years, we've been servicing the Mexican market with the help of our bilingual representatives working from the America II corporate campus and making field visits as necessary,&quot; reported America II Electronics President Jim Magee. &quot;But,&quot; he adds, &quot;with the response and size of our Mexican customer base growing steadily, we felt it was time to make a serious commitment to this segment of the market by opening an operation in their region.&quot; Jorge Manzanera, former operations manager at the Latin American base of a global franchised distributor, has been appointed to the position of general manager for America II Electronics' Mexican venture. Since his appointment, Manzanera has focused on establishing operations for the Mexico office, building a team of administrative and sales professionals, and preparing for a series of open houses his office will host to further introduce América II de México to the Mexican market. Manzanera sees these initial activities as opportunities &quot;to cultivate longstanding relationships between America II and its existing customers in the Mexican market, and to educate others within Mexico's rich electronics community who may not be familiar with America II's standards and model of business,&quot; he says. &quot;We're prepared for a similar adjustment period with the launch of América II de México as we experienced with the establishment of America II Europe,&quot; offers Magee. &quot;The America II business model of an independent stocking distributor that serves as a strategic partner in sourcing, and in specialized programs such as excess inventory management and mature product marketing™, is more than most customers expect. While this model has come to be widely recognized in the North American segment of our industry, in the European and Mexican markets, where business models such as ours have not readily existed, educating the marketplace is key,&quot; he asserts. And so the task begins for Manzanera and his team. As Manzanera shares, &quot;America II's signature capability to stock and source mature, hard-to-find and allocated product will be very meaningful to the Mexican market. At the same time, the size of America II's worldwide sales team, its history of ISO 9002-certified quality, and its ability to work with customers in a variety of circumstances further communicate that América II de México is here to offer services to the Mexican market in a way that no one else can.&quot; Jorge Manzanera, General Manager, América II de México Jorge Manzanera joins América II de México this month as general manager. Manzanera most recently hails from the Latin American base of a global franchised distributor where he served as operations manager, overseeing all logistics and day-to-day functions from order processing and supplier visits to training and quality. Early in his career, Manzanera gained sales experience as a representative of NCR Corporation and as sales and marketing manager for Sharp Electronics Mexico. Later, Manzanera joined Future Electronics as a marketing product specialist at the company's corporate headquarters in Montréal. As part of Future's West Coast/Asia support team, Manzanera provided real-time support by offering product knowledge and managing RFQs on active and passive components. From here, Manzanera moved to the position of branch sales analyst, working to increase the sales of Future's 100+ North American offices by conducting account reviews and statistical and sales reports. Manzanera's background further encompasses international trade and marketing, acquired through field work completed in Germany and Mexico. Drawing on this experience, Manzanera founded Mexico International, an organization that united Canadian and Mexican entrepreneurs toward the advancement of technology transfer, job creation, and foreign investment in Mexico. Manzanera holds a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Mexico City's Metropolitan University and attained an MBA from Mexico National University. Download PDF file    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[102]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_09282000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Asian operation furthers international expansion for America II YOKOHAMA September 28, 2000 - Just days after breaking news of its expansion into Latin America, America II Electronics announces the opening of America II Asia in Japan. As America II dé México sets out to do this month, America II Asia will begin servicing America II customers previously tended to by multilingual members of the distributor's North American team. David Westbrook, a veteran of electronics industry sales and management in Japan, will serve as managing director. Already, Westbrook has assembled a staff of eight to drive America II Asia's initial purchasing, sales, and customer support efforts. Earlier this month, members of his team attended Singapore's GlobalTronics trade show for manufacturers, where they opened dialog with some of America II's existing Asian customer base and their colleagues. Westbrook reported, &quot;We're working hard to establish America II Asia as a presence in this market. While pockets of the Asian marketplace are familiar with America II and what we have to offer, it's the biggest market in the world, and we want to be the leader.&quot; So just how will America II ensure success for its first physical foray into the Asian market? President Jim Magee believes it will come by way of &quot;demonstrating a deep commitment to the region - by virtue of being there and practicing the values that America II stands for in its established markets.&quot; He explains, &quot;For America II, the plan for successfully expanding into a new market always begins with us proving ourselves - not only as a partner in sourcing, but also as a solutions provider. Already, America II Asia is coming through for customers under spot market conditions and helping them manage their excess inventories. For now, the bulk of fulfillment for these customers will be handled through the distribution center at our Florida headquarters, but stocking is definitely part of our plan for Asia,&quot; he adds. America II Asia is the third step in America II Electronics' international expansion plan, which began with the establishment of America II Europe (Stevenage, UK) in January of this year. After opening for business in a market previously unacquainted with its brand of electronic component distribution, America II Europe shows strong evidence of having successfully &quot;settled in&quot; - opening a major share of multinational OEM accounts over the past four months. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[103]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/2000/press_11202000.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics' European arm goes fully online with ERP solution STEVENAGE, UK November 20, 2000 - After a period of review and a visit last month from key members of its corporate team, America II Europe goes fully online with an ERP solution to further distinguish itself in the international marketplace. The solution, powered by an IBM® AS/400 mainframe employing e-commerce enabled software, had previously been used by America II Europe to track customer orders in real time. IT, logistics, and accounting specialists from America II Electronics focused their October visit on training and maximizing America II Europe's use of the system and software configuration, enhancing the operation's ability to take and ship orders in real time. IT advancement on this scale was &quot;essential&quot; for America II Europe, according to managing director Andy Groom. &quot;We're shipping seven times the volume we began shipping out of our warehouse 10 months ago,&quot; Groom confirms. &quot;We had already added resources in the warehouse to improve our ability to physically handle customer demand, and it was time that we fully realized our IT capabilities to increase the benefit to our customers,&quot; Groom adds. America II Europe's Stevenage warehouse currently holds stock requirements for customers as well as a growing number of components procured via the operation's excess purchasing arm. While plans for a full-service, UK-based logistics center are part of the company's strategy, America II Europe continues to work closely with its American counterpart in order to complete fulfillment: an arrangement which, for the time being, suits the needs of European customers. &quot;Using America II Electronics' 356,000-square foot, ISO 9002-certified warehouse as our main distribution center, our delivery time to customers is a rock-solid three days. If that's not fast enough, we work out a direct shipment from our U.S. warehouse to the European customer,&quot; Groom explains. America II Electronics adopted the system/software solution America II Europe has now fully embraced in October 1999 under the direction of its corporate IT team. In December 1999, the team worked to install a Kilostream system as a data link between the Stevenage facility and America II Electronics' Florida headquarters, empowering the operation to respond to customer inquiries four times faster than before. &quot;We're here to show that America II Europe is here to stay. Our recent investments in technology are just one way of reminding our market that we're here for them for the long haul,&quot; Groom affirms. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[104]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/1999/press_091999.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Market Surge Prompts Response from Distributors With flash remaining on allocation and lead times for wafers stretching further into the millennium, the market surge once deemed a &quot;current trend&quot; could soon be considered something more of a long-term condition. But demand for standard memory commodities and the components that anchor them holds major implications for distributors, beyond allocated product and increasing lead times. What internal changes will distributors make in response to these outward signs of sustained market activity? At America II Electronics, the answer lies in expansion - of the company's purchasing strategy and sales force. The expansion effort, titled &quot;Think Big,&quot; was implemented after America II forecasters interpreted the onset of a market flourish during the third quarter. &quot;We started seeing an up-tick in July in the number of inquiries for different types of memory, and our purchasing team went into action,&quot; reported Jim Magee, president and general manager of America II Electronics. Within a week, plans were put in place to incorporate the &quot;Think Big&quot; spirit into the company's purchasing strategy. America II began making a conscious effort to buy components above market price to ensure supply to customers in an increasingly allocated market. Implementing a hiring program and doubling the size of its sales floor complete America II's &quot;Think Big&quot; campaign. The expanded sales floor will accommodate the largest sales force in the industry's independent channel, growing still with a new class of trainees scheduled to complete America II University in the fall. America II University is the company's comprehensive training program for new employees and continuing education center for all personnel. Established in 1989, America II Electronics celebrates a decade of as one of the largest independent distributors of semiconductors and integrated circuits in North America. The company is the only independent distributor with both ISO 9002 certification and an EOS/ESD compliant warehouse. From its St. Petersburg, FL headquarters, a seasoned team of sales, purchasing, and management professionals remain focused on quality and customer service, earning America II Electronics its distinction as an industry leader. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[105]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/1999/press_10181999.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fastparts.com and America II Electronics Announce Strategic Alliance at Wescon '99 San Jose, Calif. October 18, 1999 - FastParts.com and America II Electronics announced today an alliance that allows each of the companies to leverage the complementary strengths of the other. FastParts.com is the leading business-to-business internet-based trading exchange and marketplace for the electronics parts industry. America II Electronics is one of the country's largest independent distributors of electronic components. The announcement was made today at Wescon '99 in the McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California. FastParts.com brings to the partnership its electronic commerce prowess and access to global markets. America II Electronics brings its ISO 9002 certified facilities and proven expertise in logistics. Under the terms of the agreement: FastParts.com will outsource to America II Electronics' facility, the inspection, shipment and handling of parts traded between FastParts.com members, allowing the company to handle increasingly greater quantities of shipments as business volume grows. America II Electronics will perform these functions under strict confidentiality. Inventories consigned to FastParts.com by its members will be warehoused in America II Electronics' ISO 9002 certified facilities. The program allows those companies who prefer it, to move their excess inventories offsite. Physically consigned inventories are shippable same day for orders received before 5:00 PM Eastern Time. America II Electronics will post its relevant inventory on the FastParts Trading Exchange, making a significant contribution to the mass of virtual inventory currently offered for sale on FastParts.com's web site. Both parties see this as an equal partnership, where the strengths of each complement the other. Outside the relationship, both will continue to do business with their traditional customers. America II was carefully chosen as our first strategic partner of this kind,&quot; said Tim Lavelle, Vice President of Business Development for FastParts.com. &quot;We welcome the superior logistical support they bring to FastParts.com, while at the same time, we look forward to the opportunity to help America II Electronics expand globally, leveraging the World Wide Web.&quot; Expanding our capabilities to benefit our traditional customer base just makes sense,&quot; said Ron Myers, Vice President of Corporate Programs for America II Electronics. &quot;America II welcomes the opportunity to make our excellent ISO 9002 facilities available to FastParts.com for inventory management. We are eager to begin the process.&quot; The new arrangement between the two companies will be in place October, 1999.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
page[106]=new Array("http://www.aiiasia.com/press/1999/press_11301999.shtml","America II Asia","","username  password    Articles  quality matters  customer centric  calling the shots  ask margie  one size fits all  white glove Help  part search  site search  plugins  site map  privacy statement  feedback  customer service  Media press releases | press mentions | media contact | advertising   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America II Electronics Answers Tantalum Demand St. Petersburg Fla. November 30, 1999 - Spot market buyers in search of in-demand tantalum capacitors may find what they're looking for at America II Electronics. After detecting the initial signs of a tantalum shortage in August, and responding to forecasts of allocation to last through February, the company just completed its second significant buy of the capacitors. The buy falls in line with America II's commitment to being the source for allocated, obsolete, and hard-to-find product. But, purchasing professionals for the company acknowledge that there is more to surviving a shortage than sourcing. By approaching the challenges of the market with the customer's needs in mind, America II aims to provide product as well as price. As America II Passive Specialist Jean Curda explains, &quot;A lot of people in the marketplace are selling the capacitors for up to two and three dollars per piece. We're not doing that.&quot; Instead, buyers entering the America II spot market can expect to pay around 22 to 45 cents per cap - enough to cover costs due to the rising price of tantalum &quot;without gouging prices for our customers,&quot; Curda adds. America II Electronics' tantalum sales have accounted for over 70% of the company's total capacitor sales in the last two months. Established in 1989, America II Electronics celebrates a decade as one of the largest independent distributors of semiconductors and integrated circuits in North America. The company is the only independent distributor with both ISO 9002 certification and an EOS/ESD compliant warehouse. From its St. Petersburg, FL headquarters, a seasoned team of sales, purchasing, and management professionals remain focused on quality and customer service, earning America II Electronics its distinction as an industry leader. Download PDF file.    help | customer service | feedback | privacy statement | webmaster ");
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function DoSortResults() { var i, j, iTempSortIndex, iTempSortPointer;for( i=1; i<page.length; i++ ) { page[i][SortPointer] = i; } if( SortResults ) {for( i=1; i<page.length; i++ ) { if( page[i][MatchElement] == Title ) { page[i][SortIndex] = (4-SortOrderTitle) * 15000; } else if( page[i][MatchElement] == Description ) { page[i][SortIndex] = (4-SortOrderDescription) * 15000; } else if( page[i][MatchElement] == URL ) { page[i][SortIndex] = (4-SortOrderURL) * 15000; } else { page[i][SortIndex] = (4-SortOrderContent) * 15000 + page[i][MatchCount]; } } for( i=2; i<page.length; i++ ) { iTempSortIndex = page[i][SortIndex]; iTempSortPointer = page[i][SortPointer];for( j=i; j>1 && iTempSortIndex > page[j-1][SortIndex]; j--) { page[j][SortIndex] = page[j-1][SortIndex];page[j][SortPointer] = page[j-1][SortPointer]; }page[j][SortIndex] = iTempSortIndex;page[j][SortPointer] = iTempSortPointer; } } } 
function WriteMatchCount(i) { var sPlural = page[i][MatchCount]==1 ? "" : "es";sOutput += ""; if( page[i][MatchElement]==Title ) { sOutput += " - matched title"; } else { if( page[i][MatchElement]==Description ) {sOutput += " - matched description"; } else { if( page[i][MatchElement]==URL ) { sOutput += " - matched URL"; } else { sOutput += " - " + page[i][MatchCount] + " match" + sPlural + "";  } } } sOutput += ""; } 
function WriteQuote(i, iQuoteNumber) { var iStart;var iEnd;var bTrimmed = false; var iPosition=page[i][MatchPosition + iQuoteNumber - 1]; iStart = iPosition<30 ? iStart=0 : iStart=iPosition-30;iEnd = (iPosition+30 > page[i][Content].length) ? iEnd=page[i][Content].length : iEnd=iPosition+30;while ((iStart>=0) && !bTrimmed) { if(isChar(page[i][Content].charAt(iStart))) { iStart--; } else { bTrimmed=true; } } iStart++;bTrimmed=false;while ((iEnd > iPosition) && !bTrimmed) { if(isChar(page[i][Content].charAt(iEnd))) { iEnd--; } else { bTrimmed=true; } } sOutput += "<BR>\".. "+page[i][Content].substring(iStart,iPosition); sOutput += "<B>" + page[i][Content].substring(iPosition , iPosition + sTarget.length ) +"</B>";sOutput += page[i][Content].substring(iPosition + sTarget.length ,iEnd) + " ..\""; } 
function WriteContentQuotes( i ) { if( ShowDetailedOutput==false ) { var j=1; while ( (j < 4) && (j<=page[i][MatchCount])) { WriteQuote( i, j ); j++; } } } 
function WriteHighlighted( sText, iPosition ) { sOutput += sText.substring( 0, iPosition );sOutput += "<B>" + sText.substring( iPosition , iPosition + sTarget.length ) +"</B>";sOutput += sText.substring( iPosition + sTarget.length ,sText.length ); } 
function WritePage( i, iMatched ) { sOutput += "<p>" + iMatched +". ";sOutput += "<A target=\"_blank\" href=\""+page[i][URL]+"\"><font color=#FFF080>"+page[i][Title]+"</font></a>";if ( page[i][MatchElement]==Content ) { WriteContentQuotes(i); } else { sOutput+=""; } if( page[i][MatchElement]==Description ) { sOutput += "<br>Description: "; sOutput += "";WriteHighlighted( page[i][Description], page[i][MatchPosition] ); } else { if( page[i][Description].length > 0 ) { sOutput += "<br>Description: "; sOutput += "" + page[i][Description]; } else {  } } sOutput+= "<br>";if( page[i][MatchElement]==URL ) { WriteHighlighted( page[i][URL], page[i][MatchPosition] ); } else { sOutput += page[i][URL]; } if( ShowQuoteCount ) { WriteMatchCount( i ); } sOutput += "<br>"; }; 
function WriteMatchedPages() { var iMatched = 0;if (! (bWildcardError )) { for( var i=1; i<page.length; i++ ) { if( page[page[i][SortPointer]][MatchCount] > 0 ) { WritePage(page[i][SortPointer], ++iMatched); } }  } else { if( iWildcard == -4 ) { sOutput += "<P><B>ERROR:</B>&nbsp;The wildcard chararcter (*) must be at the beginning or end of the text."; } }  } 
function WriteDocTop() { sOutput += "<html><head><title>Search results for \"" + Original + "\"</title></head><body"; sOutput += " BGCOLOR=\"#E80000\""; sOutput += " TEXT=\"#FFFFFF\""; sOutput += " LINK=\"#FFF080\""; sOutput += " VLINK=\"#DFDFDF\""; sOutput += " ALINK=\"#FFAD7D\""; sOutput += ">" ;sOutput+= ("<font face=\"Verdana\" size=\"2\" color=#FFFFFF>" ); sOutput += "<p>You searched for <b>" + Original +".</b>"; } 
function WriteDocEnd() { var iTotalMatched=0;if (!(bWildcardError)) { for( var i=1; i<page.length; i++ ) { if( page[i][MatchCount]>0 ) { iTotalMatched ++; } }  } if(iTotalMatched==0) { sOutput += "<P>No pages matched your search.&nbsp;&nbsp;"; } else { var sPlural = iTotalMatched==1 ? "" : "s"; sOutput += "<P>" + iTotalMatched + " page" + sPlural + " listed.&nbsp;&nbsp;"; } sOutput += "<A href=\"javascript:self.close();\"><font color=#FFF080><B>Close Window</B></font></A></P>"; sOutput += ( "</font>" ); sOutput += "</p></body></html>"; } 
function WriteHTML() { var sTempOutput = sOutput;hndlWindow = open("","Object", "resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,menubar=no,location=no,directories=no,width=400,height=300");if ((navigator.appName.indexOf("Microsoft")!=-1) && (navigator.appVersion.indexOf("3.0")!=-1)) { alert("Click to see results"); } hndlWindow.document.open();hndlWindow.document.write( sTempOutput );hndlWindow.document.close(); } 
function HTMLEncode( sText ) { var sEncoded="";for( var i=0; i<sText.length; i++) { if( sText.charAt(i)=="<" ) { sEncoded += "&lt;"; } else if( sText.charAt(i)==">" ) { sEncoded += "&gt;"; } else if( sText.charAt(i)=="\"" ) { sEncoded += "&quot;"; } else { sEncoded += sText.charAt(i); } } return( sEncoded ); } 
function CheckWildcard() { iWildcard = sTarget.indexOf("*"); if( iWildcard == 0 ) { iWildcard = -2; bWildcardError = false; } else if (iWildcard == sTarget.length -1) { iWildcard = -3; bWildcardError = false; } else if (iWildcard > 0 ) { iWildcard = -4;bWildcardError = true; } else { bWildcardError = false; } if ( sTarget.indexOf("*") != sTarget.lastIndexOf("*") ) { if( iWildcard == -2 ) { if( sTarget.lastIndexOf("*") == sTarget.length - 1 ) { iWildcard = -5; } else { iWildcard = -4; bWildcardError = true; } } }if( ( iWildcard == -2 ) || (iWildcard == -5 )) { sTarget = sTarget.substring( 1, sTarget.length ); } if( ( iWildcard == -3 ) || (iWildcard == -5 )) { sTarget = sTarget.substring( 0, sTarget.length - 1 ); } } 
function startsearch() { var sTargetUpper;sTarget=document.formSearch.txtSearch.value;if (( sTarget.length > 0 )&&( sTarget != "*" )) { sOutput = "";Original = sTarget; sTarget = HTMLEncode(sTarget);CheckWildcard();sTargetUpper = sTarget.toUpperCase();if ( !(bWildcardError ) ) { for( var i=1; i<page.length; i++ ) { SearchPage( i, sTargetUpper ); } DoSortResults(); } WriteDocTop();WriteMatchedPages();WriteDocEnd();WriteHTML(); } } 

//  End of Search Maker Pro script.

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