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Abacus Group - Ownership and Business Overview

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Abacus Group Ownership

Who owns Abacus Group?

Abacus Group is owned by Avnet. It was acquired on January 20, 2009.

Abacus Group Business Overview

Where is Abacus Group headquartered?

Abacus Group is headquartered in United Kingdom.

What sector is Abacus Group in?

Abacus Group is a distribution company.

When was Abacus Group founded?

Abacus Group was founded in 1972.

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Abacus Group PLC

RG14 5SF
United Kingdom,
www.abacus-group.co.uk

Abacus is a value-added distributor of electronic components and embedded systems serving customers in 10 countries across Europe. Abacus is focused on delivering exceptional design-in and technical support for a portfolio that includes 180 supplier franchises covering semiconductor, interconnect and electromechanical (IP&E) products. In addition to electronic components distribution, Abacus Embedded Systems Group provides specialty distribution of displays, embedded computer and wireless communication products.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Revenue

279   2008
(millions of GBP)

Established

1972

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