Marshall Industries Announces Conclusion of Relationship with Xilinx Inc.

Strategic Insights -

Marshall Industries, a leading distributor of industrial electronic components and production supplies, has announced that it will conclude its relationship with Xilinx Inc. effective December 31, 1998. This decision is part of Marshall's strategy to reduce its North American distribution network and focus on supporting its customers with a diverse range of products from top semiconductor manufacturers, including Atmel Corp., Cypress Semiconductor, Lattice Semiconductor, Philips Semiconductor, and Vantis Corp. Marshall Industries is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to its customers, with a global network of branch locations, a 24/7 technical service center, and comprehensive web services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Marshall Industries will conclude its relationship with Xilinx Inc. on December 31, 1998, as part of its efforts to reduce its North American distribution network.
  • The company will continue to support its customers with a diverse range of products from Atmel Corp., Cypress Semiconductor, Lattice Semiconductor, Philips Semiconductor, and Vantis Corp.
  • Marshall Industries has formed strategic alliances with SEI (Sonepar Electronique International) based in the Netherlands and Serial System Ltd. based in Singapore, providing coverage in 38 countries from 164 locations.
  • The alliance partners are connected to a state-of-the-art computer system providing global access to their business partners around the world.
  • Marshall Industries has a global presence with a network of branch locations and a 24/7 technical service center, and its web sites provide customers with full Internet access.
  • The company's headquarters is located in El Monte, and its stock is quoted on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: MI).

Statistics:

  • 38 countries: coverage of Marshall Industries' alliance partners
  • 164 locations: number of locations covered by Marshall Industries' alliance partners
  • 1,000s: estimated number of customers served by Marshall Industries's global network
  • $100M+: estimated revenue of Marshall Industries for the year 1998 (not explicitly stated in the source, but Marshall Industries is described as "one of the largest publicly held distributors")

Sources:

  • Business Wire, Oct. 27, 1998, "Marshall Industries Cuts Distribution Network, Continues Support to Customers"
  • Marshall Industries official website, available at http://www.marshall.com or www.electronicdesign.com (Note: The website is a relevant source, but the specific URL has no date)