The Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has been named a “Top 5 Distributor” for 2008 by Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions. The award recognizes Avnet as the top distributor of Emerson’s Johnson Components line worldwide during calendar year 2008.

“It’s a pleasure to give recognition to Avnet as our top distributor in 2008. Over the years, we have come to expect excellence from Avnet, but this was a truly outstanding year,” said Douglas Pennington, vice president of sales for Emerson Network Power Connectivity Solutions. “We are fortunate to have one of the best distribution networks in the industry and for Avnet to lead this elite group speaks volumes about the quality of their organization. They are committed to being the best, and we are extremely proud to be associated with them.”

“Although Avnet has been named a Top 5 Distributor every year since 1999 by Emerson, this is the first year we have achieved the top spot,” said Alex Iuorio, senior vice president of supplier management for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas. “I’m proud of our team’s continued commitment to add value for our suppliers and provide quality and innovative solutions for our customers. We look forward to another great year in 2009.”

Avnet offers Emerson’s Johnson full line of quality Connectors for use in Wireless communications, defense, Security, healthcare and industrial applications. For more information, please visit www.em.avnet.com/emersonnetworkpower.