Smith & Associates Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Etron Electronics

SHANGHAI, CHINA – (January 24, 2011) – Smith & Associates, a leader in the electronics distribution market, was recently honored with a Supplier Excellence Award from Etron Electronics, a Suzhou-based electronics manufacturing services provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services.

Providing parts and services to Etron for several years, Smith received high praises for having the highest quality standards in the industry and zero-failure rates.

Smith’s Vita Wu, who works closely with the Etron team, received special honors for her professionalism, positive attitude and exemplary customer service.

“It’s a great honor to receive this award, and is a testament to the Smith employees that provide outstanding quality and customer service to companies such as Etron on a daily basis,” said Alan Han, Smith’s Director of Purchasing, Asia. “In every aspect of our business, we go above and beyond when it comes to quality, and work with our customers to find cost-effective and efficient solutions to fit their needs.”

About Smith & Associates - Founded in Houston in 1984, Smith & Associates (www.smithweb.com, www.smithweb.cn) is a leader in the independent distribution of semiconductors and electronic components to electronics and high-tech manufacturers. Smith offers shortage sourcing for commodity and obsolete parts, innovative purchasing and inventory management solutions, redistribution of excess inventory, and component stocking for warranty and repair programs.

A privately held company, Smith & Associates employs more than 250 people worldwide, with annual revenue in excess of US$400 million. Smith's regional hubs in Houston, Hong Kong and Amsterdam are ISO certified and IDEA compliant. In addition, sales and purchasing offices are located in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Guadalajara, New York, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Seoul. For more information or to reach a Smith representative 24 hours a day, please call: 1.800.HOUSTON or +1 713.430.3000

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For more information, contact:

Mark Bollinger
Smith & Associates
V.P. of Marketing 713.430.3000