News Archives: 2000

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).

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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).

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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.


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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).


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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).


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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).

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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.


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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).


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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).


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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)


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and, "More space for America II" (Electronic News, April 10, 2000)


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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).


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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).


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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).


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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).


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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.


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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).


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