"ECOmise it" - EBV Elektronik publishes the latest edition of its know-how magazine: The Quintessence of Ecodesign

Poing, Munich -- EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) Company and the leading semiconductor specialist in EMEA, devoted the second edition of the magazine The Quintessence to the topic of ecodesign. The magazine offers manufacturers and end consumers an in-depth insight into current legislation and developments to be expected.

Ecodesign -- the future topic in the electronics industry -- is firmly rooted in EBV’s corporate strategy based on the recently initiated ‘ECOmise it’ campaign.

The magazine was designed by media experts and authored by independent specialist editors. "With this edition, we aim to provide food for thought and ideas for individual action. Protection of the environment is not only an ecological responsibility, but also a competitive advantage: you can only be economically successful by setting new ecological standards", comments Bernd Schlemmer, director of communications at EBV Elektronik.

The Quintessence of Ecodesign
In the latest edition of the twice-yearly magazine, readers will learn about ecodesign. What does Greenpeace International expect from the industry? Which path will the EU Commission take? What does Avnet Chairman and CEO Roy Vallee say about Avnet’s environmental strategy? What do manufacturers think of the topic of power management? And which challenges will manufacturers and end consumers face -- according to experts like Dr. Reintjes from Ökopol, Dr. Ines Oehme from the German Federal Environmental Agency, Professor Wimmer from the University of Vienna and Professor Radermacher, Head of the Research Institute for Application-oriented Knowledge Processing and Professor of Information Technology at the University of Ulm?

Environmental protection involving everyone
EBV challenges readers to make their own contributions to environmental protection. With every copy, the reader will receive a packet of tree seeds. If each of these seeds became a fully grown tree, they could absorb the same amount of CO2 as that produced by approx. 23,800 people every year.

Other selected features in this edition
- Ecodesign -- guidelines point the way to green electronics
- Power management -- round-table discussions with leading manufacturers
- Management report -- environmental protection pioneer Pasquale Pistorio
- The future of ecodesign -- round-table discussion with proven experts
- Glossary -- brief explanations of important terms from the world of ecodesign

The Quintessence of Ecodesign was produced with a run of 25,000 copies in German and English and is distributed in EMEA. The paper used is BVS matt. The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification of this paper ensures that all cellulose used comes from sustainable forestry. Should you have any questions about The Quintessence, simply write to TQ@ebv.com. You can order the magazine and find further information at www.ebv.com/tq.

About EBV Elektronik
EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE: AVT) company, was founded in 1969 and is the leading specialist in European semiconductor distribution. EBV maintains its successful strategy of personal commitment to customers and excellent services. 240 Technical Sales Specialists provide a strong focus on a selected group of long-term manufacturing partners. 115 continuously trained Application Specialists offer extensive application know-how and design expertise. Warehouse operations, complete logistics solutions and value-added services such as programming, taping & reeling and laser marking are fulfilled by Avnet Logistics, EBV’s logistical backbone and Europe’s largest service centre. EBV operates from 59 offices in 28 countries throughout EMEA (Europe - Middle East - Africa).

More information about EBV Elektronik under www.ebv.com

Editor Contact EBV Elektronik:
Bernd Schlemmer
Director Communications
Im Technologiepark 2-8
D-85586 Poing
bernd.schlemmer@ebv.com