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April 2004 America II landed a spot on Electronic Business' list of the Top 25 North American Distributors.
April 2003 Electronic Business magazine ranks America II Electronics one of the Top 25 North American Electronic Component Distributors ("Act global, think local," April 15, 2003). How is SARS affecting the electronics industry supply chain? EBN consulted America II VP of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee in "Virus casts pall over electronics supply chain," EBN, April 4, 2003. February 2003 EBN turns to America II to voice the stance of the independents in response to a statement by AGMA ("Gray market foes claim billions lost to independent channel," February 24, 2003). December 2002 Electronics Weekly Editors Richard Wilson and Mick Elliott report on America II's globalization in the midst of a downturn ("Expanding into Europe," Electronics Weekly, December 4, 2002). 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? "Independents expect recovery in second half 2003" (December 12, 2002). America II Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chuck Magee helps Electronic News readers decode mixed messages from the memory market in "Plenty of data but few answers" (December 2, 2002). 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. ("America II opens operations in Munich," EBN, November 14, 2002). 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 ("Big in Europe, small in Asia," October 21, 2002). Electronic News asks America II President Jim Magee how the distributor continues to satisfy customers in an otherwise flat market ("Survivor, Distributor Style," October 7, 2002). 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 ("Avnet consolidates services," Electronic News, September 9, 2002) 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 ("Distributors advance web-based tools," July 11, 2002). May 2002 Another mention of America II's involvement in Avnet's Promiere Market Exchange...this time in EE Times' "Software tools manage selection of components" (May 30, 2002). Purchasing magazine ranks America II fifth on its list of Top Independent Distributors and identifies the distributor as a "key partner" in support of Avnet's Promiere online market exchange ("The worst is over," Top 75 Electronics Distributors, May 16, 2002). EBN ranks America II on its list of Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors, citing the America II/Avnet partnership as "gained ground in [independent distribution's] battle for respectability and recognition as a viable supply chain link" (2002 Top 50 Distributors, May 13, 2002). April 2002 Electronic News reports on America II's move to the new ANSI/ESD S20.20 standard ("America II Electronics receives certification," April 15, 2002). 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 ("Top EMS players rethink sourcing strategies," EBN, February 25, 2002). 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 ("Distributor services tackle design, supply chain issues," EE Times, January 17, 2002). America II's involvement in Avnet's Promiere market exchange "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" ("Independent distributors open key doors," EE Times, January 14, 2002). 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 "America II expands warehouse capacity" (EBN, December 2, 2001). 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 ("New warehouse creates more America II jobs," November 19, 2001). Independent distributors can alleviate excess inventory burdens and provide product with uncompromised quality at competitive prices, but some call these practices "unfair." In response, America II's Vice President of Strategic Business Development Ron Myers asserts that "The secondary market is here to stay" (EBN Online, November 20, 2001). "Promiere's alliance with independent distributor America II illustrates how independent distributors have become valued links in the supply chain," asserts EE Times' Gina Roos in "New Avnet online services business targets supply-chain issues" (November 9, 2001). October 2001 In a first for the electronics industry, Avnet, Inc. partnered with independent distributor America II to power its Prómiere Market Exchange. See "Avnet launching subscription-based Web services" (EBN, October 25, 2001) "Avnet launches ambitious Web strategy" (EBN, October 29, 2001) and, "Avnet Debuts Services" (Electronic News, October 29, 2001) 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 ("Supply chain grapples with new realities," EBN, September 17, 2001). May 2001 America II ranks #4 on EBN's Top 10 Nonfranchised Distributors list. 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 ("Independent distributors face tougher year in 2001," May 17, 2001). 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 ("Who's demanding demand creation?" April 2001). March 2001 Purchasing magazine turned to America II VP of Sales Chuck Magee for an insider's take on current supply conditions ("Overstocked components are plunging in price," March 22, 2001). February 2001 America II Vice President of Sales Chuck Magee comments on the availability and pricing of capacitors in EBN's "Tables turn as capacitor shortages ease" (February 26, 2001). Asserting that "inventory is the hot potato of supply chain management," Electronic News explores how independents, including America II, fill a necessary role in the supply chain by buying and selling excess ("Making money from the hot potato," February 19, 2001). November 2000 From Radio Row to the PC boom, EBN remembers the age when America II got its start (Special Report: Independent Distribution "Surviving decades of market upswings and downturns," November 1, 2000). 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 "inventory is not virtual" ("Evolving from store fronts to high-tech trading," EBN, November 1, 2000). October 2000 How does America II Asia plan to serve the biggest electronics market in the world? EBN explores the answers in "America II Asia targets spot market purchases" from its October 5, 2000 issue. September 2000 Partnerships between major computer companies and independent distributors signal changing attitudes about buying on the spot market ("Computer industry buyers deal with tight supplies," Purchasing Magazine, September 21, 2000). 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 ("Buyers turn to independent distributors," August 24, 2000). Advancing technology and expanding personnel fall under America II Europe's first-year plans ("America II expands presence in European distribution market," Electronics Weekly, August 21, 2000). July 2000 In EBN's Distribution Special Report on the "Online sourcing revolution" (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. May 2000 In its Top 75 Electronics Distributors issue, Purchasing Magazine explores "What's ahead in 2000" by recapping the growth of America II's consignment programs ("Nonfranchised distributors expect to thrive this year," May 18, 2000). Amidst demand-based shortages, America II shares its strategies for securing product and servicing customers in Electronic News' "Silicon Drought Threatens Industry" (May 1, 2000). 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 "America II adds office, warehouse space" (EBN, April 13, 2000) and, "More space for America II" (Electronic News, April 10, 2000) 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 ("Special Report: Distribution Quality-Assessment Strategies," EBN, April 3, 2000). 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 ("Broker sells excess parts for OEMs," EBN, March 23, 2000). As FastParts.com reveals its plan to expand offerings, its strategic alliance with America II proves a constant ("FastParts plans to become industry's central e-commerce hub," EBN, March 10, 2000). 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 ("America II hoists its sails," February 23, 2000). In EBN's Distribution Special Report "The dot-com distributor's role: open to interpretation" (February 23, 2000), America II offers thoughts on what role the web will play in distribution by voicing its 'clicks and bricks' theory. A progress report on America II Europe comes one month after the grand opening of America II's UK-based counterpart ("America II expansion continues," 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 ("Top US chip distributor lands in UK," January 12, 2000). December 1999 Purchasing Magazine issues its report on the alliance between America II and FastParts.com (December 16, 1999). November 1999 Electronic News reports on the newly-formed alliance between America II and FastParts.com ("FastParts on the Move," November 8, 1999). October 1999 On October 15, 1999, America II Electronics and internet-based trading exchange FastParts.com announced their strategic alliance in EBN's "Where 'clicks' meet 'bricks'." EBN consulted America II Vice President of Sales Chuck Magee to predict how an earthquake in Taiwan would rattle wafer-fab production ("Execs wait for quake fallout," October 7, 1999). September 1999 America II ranks #4 on Purchasing Magazine's Top 10 Independent Distributors list. July 1999 EBN outlines how America II will contribute to an online excess inventory management source for OEMs ("Online site provides OEMs with outlet for excess parts," July 28, 1999). June 1999 America II voices plans for European and Asian expansion in EBN's "Top players moving toward globalization" (June 18, 1999). May 1999 Purchasing Magazine reports on a year of strained earnings for distributors in its Top 100 Electronics Distributors segment ("Price pressures hurt profits of IC distributors," May 20, 1999). 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 ("America II CEO predicts co. will top $200M in '99," EBN, December 30, 1998). America II ranks #24 on Electronic Business' Top 25 North American Electronic Component Distributors. 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 "The American Way." 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 ("America II diversifies to hit lofty sales goal," 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 ("America II Electronics is keeping it all in the family," 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 "America II's expansive strategy," as EBN's Darrell Dunn named it, included stocking product, moving it quickly, and outwitting allocation (February 20, 1995). October 1994 "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" ("America II gets ISO," EBN, October 17, 1994). August 1994 "America II sets sail" 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 ("America II tackles international logistics," 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 |
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