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March 1st, 2010
Macnica and Semiconductor Division of Sanyo Component Europe Signed Distribution Agreement for Central Europe
Ingolstadt 1th March, 2010 — Macnica GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Macnica, Inc. which is one of the leading technical distributors of semiconductors in Japan, has announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Semiconductor Division of Sanyo Component Europe GmbH for Central European countries. Macnica GmbH is now an authorized Sanyo Semiconductor distribution in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Czech Republic. This expanded agreement complements Sanyo’s existing distribution network in Central Europe.
Sanyo has been manufacturing and delivering a broad range of products such as micro-controllers, non-volatile memories, motor drivers, inverters, sensors and discrete products based on its unique design processes and mixed signal technologies for industrial, automotive, mobile and consumer applications for more than 40 years.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to distribute highly reliable semiconductor products from Sanyo in Central Europe,” said Shiro Watanabe, Managing Director of Macnica. “With this new partnership, we look forward to expanding our complimentary product line cards, and providing comprehensive technical support for Sanyo Semiconductor products.”
"Macnica is strategically advantageous to Sanyo Semiconductor, based on its thorough system level understanding and professional sales force. We are pleased to join forces with them to extend our reach to customers’ within Central Europe” said Haruhiko Nakano, Director of Sales, Semiconductor Division of Sanyo Component Europe GmbH.
About Macnica GmbH
Macnica GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Macnica Inc. Macnica is one of Pan-Asia’s leading technology oriented value-added distributors with headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. Macnica has more than 1,500 employees, having offices in Japan, Asian countries, North America, and Europe. It has successfully grown as a technical distributor of semiconductors with a total of 420 FAE’s and design engineers. Macnica’s European headquarter started in 2007 in the UK and then moved to Germany in 2008. Macnica GmbH became a member of Macnica group which achieved consolidated revenue of approximately EUR 1 billion worldwide.
About Sanyo Semiconductor
The SANYO Semiconductor Group develops innovative products, such as resource-saving ultra-small transistors, unique hard-wired logic ICs and thick film ICs, which contribute to the miniaturization and the reduction in power consumption of electronic devices. As a result, the market is provided with many convenient and enjoyable electronic devices.
It is likely that digital and analog integration technology will play important roles in future electronic fields. The SANYO Semiconductor Group is continuing to develop products in its specialized field integrating analog and digital systems. This is especially important in the digital age.
One of Sanyo's strengths is wide range of analog-digital products, such as our unique Bi-CMOS IC and analog-digital mixed IC. These are used for audio, video and automotive devices.
The SANYO Semiconductor Group is quick to detect changes in the diversified electronics market. Applying our unique analog-digital and Jisso technologies, Sanyo contributes to our customer's businesses through reliable product development, production, shipping and quality.
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