November 22, 2024 /SemiMedia/ — Analog Devices (ADI) has reportedly ended its distribution agreements with Anglia, a UK-based distributor, and two other partners in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.

Steve Rawlins, CEO of Anglia, stated, “Not everyone wants to buy everything from a global ‘supermarket,’ where the only service you can expect is self-service. Distributors like Anglia provide customer-focused business models, logistics, and technical solutions, which global giants—managed by accountants and driven by the short-term demands of shareholders—simply cannot deliver.”

He added, “Anglia can invest in inventory and employ field application engineers (FAEs) to support customer design needs. These are services that customers truly value.”

While expressing regret over ADI’s decision, Rawlins emphasized Anglia’s resilience: “We’ve been in business for over 50 years and can adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Our customers can rest assured that we have plans in place to support them.”

ADI stated, “We are committed to ensuring a seamless experience for our customers and will work to maintain supply continuity during the transition.”

The company also highlighted its global distribution network, stating, “Customers can work with ADI’s global distribution partner, Arrow Electronics, which operates in the Americas, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, China, and Japan. E-commerce companies Digi-Key, Farnell, and Mouser remain ADI’s global strategic partners.”