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Who are we?

Who are we? . Established in 1989, America II ranks as the world’s largest independent distributor of electronic components. Global operations Unmatched product sourcing First in quality Expert inventory solutions.

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Who are we?

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  1. Who are we? Established in 1989, America II ranks as the world’s largest independent distributor of electronic components. • Global operations • Unmatched product sourcing • First in quality • Expert inventory solutions Aerial view of America II’s 350,000-square foot headquarters (St. Petersburg, Florida)

  2. Global Operations • Over 500 employees in 6 locations worldwide: America II Electronics*(Est. 1989 - St. Petersburg, Florida) America II Europe(Est. 2000 - Stevenage, UK) America II de Mexico(Est. 2000 - Guadalajara, Mexico) America II Asia(Est. 2000 - Yokohama, Japan; Est. 2002 - Singapore) America II Europe, GmbH(Est. 2002 - Moenchengladbach, Germany) International Purchasing Office(Est. 2002 - Belgium) • 5A2-rated financials by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. • Warehousing and logistics centered at America II Electronics *Headquarters

  3. Advantages Volume production Direct pricing Help with engineering services Disadvantages Inflexible with lead times, scheduling, minimal stock available Contracts only with top tier customers Customer sold on the benefits of the semiconductor manufacturers’ specific lines only Supply ChainComponent Manufacturers

  4. Advantages Large inventory Franchised for many lines Direct relationship with semiconductor manufacturers Disadvantages Large portion of inventory may be allocated to value-added programs Can only sell franchised lines Supply source limited to franchised manufacturers Have to purchase at local prices and adopt local practices Supply ChainFranchised Distributors

  5. Advantages Worldwide sourcing, no franchise restrictions Able to supply ALL semiconductor, connector, and passive manufacturers’ products Buy/sell relationships Manage end of life programmes Support NPI Disadvantages Prices controlled by market More restrictive return policy Image problems of the independent market Supply ChainIndependent Distributors

  6. Product Sourcing A member of America II’s global sales team will connect you with our inventory of commodity and consigned componentsIN STOCK from all major manufacturers. How do we do it?America II’s global team of commodity specialists sources components 24 hours a day worldwide. Panoramic view of the America II sales floor in St. Petersburg, Florida

  7. Product Sourcing: Manufacturers Semis Passives Allegro Alliance Altera AMD Analog Devices AT&T Atmel Broadcom Burr-Brown Catalyst Cypress Dallas Elantec Exar Fairchild Fujitsu G.E./Intersil General Instrument Harris/RCA Hewlett-Packard Hitachi Hyundai/Hynix IBM ICS IDT Intel Intl. Rectifier Lattice Level One Linear Technology Lucent/Agere Maxim Microchip Micron Technology Mitel Mitsubishi Mosel Vitelic Motorola National Semi NEC OKI ON Semi Philips Plessey PMC Sierra Rockwell Samsung SGS/ST Micro Sharp Siemens/Infineon Siliconix Sipex Solid State Sony Temic Texas Instruments Toshiba Unitrode VLSI Xicor Xilinx Zilog AMP AVX Berg Bourns C&K Coil Craft Dale Kemet KOA Mepco Molex Murata Panasonic Pulse Engineering Sprague/Vishay TDK Vitramon

  8. What does America II offer online?europe.americaii.com All users are entitled to search America II’s commodity and consigned inventory, read industry news, and learn about our vast program offerings. But when you register (for free!) as a member of europe.americaii.com, you are also entitled to: • Search America II's commodity and consigned inventories as well as our global product sourcing network. • Save the part numbers you're interested in as a "kit" that can be submitted to your salesperson as an RFQ. • Create a profile for yourself and your company so your shipment and contact information are always on file. • View information about your America II salesperson • View your account balance. • View and search your shipped orders using your internal P.O. numbers. • Track and search your open orders. • Find tracking numbers and link to your designated shipper (FedEx or UPS) to track your shipments online. • As one of our consignment partners, you can also: list your inventory for consignment, search the inventory you have consigned in America II's warehouse, and view all sales activity of your consigned materials during the time period you specify.

  9. What can I expect when I order from America II? Added value Service • Baking components to JEDEC spec • Bar coding • Bonded inventory • Component sorting • Customer-Specific Instructions* • Drypacking on site • Importing • JIT delivery • Kitting • Same-day shipping ex USA • 24-hour tape and reel ex USA • Zero-defect guarantee* *Available to selected customers • Full return policy per sales terms • Customer/supplier corrective action for all service defaults • Buy/sell relationships • No shipping minimums

  10. Certified Quality America II Electronics was the first component distributor in North America to achieve S20.20 Certification and was one of the first independent distributors to receive ISO 9002 Certification. • S20.20-Certified since February 2002 • ISO 9002-Certified since September 1994 • NARTE-Certified Technician on staff • 24-hour onsite security Inside America II’s 156,000-square foot warehouse (St. Petersburg, Florida)

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  13. Inventory Solutions For information on America II’s industry-leading inventory solutions programs, contact Bob Gruber at 1-800-767-2637 x. 1948 or bgruber@americaii.com. America II’s 80,000-square foot warehouse (St. Petersburg, Florida) was completed in May 2002.

  14. Headquarters: Stevenage, UK European warehouse project with consultants Purchasing Office in Belgium New Central European Operation in Germany New Southern European Operation planned - Italy European Investment

  15. Commitment to European market Local support Cost reduction Real-time IT capability Local schedule stock holding Hand-picked team with 130+ years industry experience Long term partnership opportunity America II EuropeThe Advantage

  16. President Bush visits America IIMarch 8, 2002 President Bush called America II “the best of the best” during his visit to the distributor’s 156,000-square foot warehouse in St. Petersburg, Florida. Post 9/11, America II: • Conducted no layoffs or cutbacks, continuing to provide stable employment for over 500 employees worldwide • Pulled permits, began construction on a new 80,000-square foot warehousing facility “I am doubly impressed, having talked to Mike [Galinski, America II CEO] and the people who work here, about the incredible culture that exists in this fine company -- a culture that recognizes the worth of the people who work for the company.” - President George W. Bush, March 8, 2002

  17. Executive BiosAndy 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.

  18. Executive BiosGill 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.

  19. Executive BiosMartin 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.

  20. Executive BiosHans-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.

  21. Executive BiosJames F. Magee, Jr., General Manager and President, America II Electronics 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.

  22. Contact Us Sales 44 (0)1438 311124 Fax 44 (0)1438 311125Email europe@americaii.com On the web europe.americaii.com

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