BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$399.1M
- Public
- UK
Dow Jones Description
Electronic Components Whslr
Number of Employees 1,176
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores: 441310
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Avnet, Inc. Acquires ABACUS GROUP PLC
- 2009-01-20
Strengthens IP&E and Embedded Business and Adds New Customers in Europe PHOENIX -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Electron House Overseas Limited, that its offer for Abacus Group Plc Abacus has been declared unconditional in all respects. As had been previously announced, all shareholders of...
Abacus Group
- 2006-12-01
Our view: Buy Share price: 187p (+1.25p) Abacus made two key acquisitions this year which turned the group into Europe's fourth biggest electronics distributor. Yesterday's annual results from the company showed that both purchases are bedding down well and providing the hoped-for benefits. ...
Trident present IP67 Water-proof controllers for harsh and wet environments.
- 2006-09-07
M2 PRESSWIRE-7 September 2006-TRIDENT: Trident present IP67 Water-proof controllers for harsh and wet environmentsC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:07092006 Redhill, UK: Trident, a leading distributor for embedded computing solutions across Europe, is pleased to announce the introduction of Aaeon's new AEC-6710...
Trident appoints new sales director to strengthen team.
- 2006-08-15
M2 PRESSWIRE-15 August 2006-TRIDENT: Trident appoints new sales director to strengthen teamC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15082006 Redhill, UK - Trident has announced the appointment of a new sales director. Paul Chambers joins Trident from Optrex Europe and takes responsibility for Trident's...
Trident adds compact easy-operation printer mechanisms to line up.
- 2006-08-07
M2 PRESSWIRE-7 August 2006-TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS: Trident adds compact easy-operation printer mechanisms to line upC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:07082006 Redhill, UK: Trident is adding to its comprehensive range of printer products from Seiko Instruments with the addition of a new compact...
Client handling
- 2006-07-01
Abacus Group has found productivity improvements worth £400,000 a year. Reducing its reliance on costly classroom training through implementing computer delivered simulation courseware from SkillWise, the Abacus Financial Services Group claims that it is winning significant financial benefit. It has also reduced its reliance upon expert users for...
Trident unveils new wireless LAN printing range from Citizen.
- 2006-06-01
M2 PRESSWIRE-1 June 2006-TRIDENT: Trident unveils new wireless LAN printing range from CitizenC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01062006 Redhill, UK: Trident, a leading distributor of portable and point-of-sale printer products, has introduced a new advanced range from Citizen with wireless LAN interface....
Abacus Polar extends wireless comms portfolio.
- 2006-05-30
M2 PRESSWIRE-30 May 2006-Abacus Polar Group: Abacus Polar extends wireless comms portfolioC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:30052006 Newbury, UK - Abacus Polar has added 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4-based and ZigBee-ready devices to its portfolio of wireless solutions, following the acquisition of Chipcon,...
Trident demonstrate manufacturing capability at the In-Store Show.
- 2006-05-15
M2 PRESSWIRE-15 May 2006-TRIDENT: Trident demonstrate manufacturing capability at the In-Store ShowC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15052006 Redhill, UK: The capabilities of Trident's design and manufacturing facility will be further demonstrated at this year's In-Store Show at Earls Courtfrom 13th-15th June 2006....
Trident's Hotel and Hospitality Sector launch dedicated website.
- 2006-05-10
M2 PRESSWIRE-10 May 2006-TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS: Trident's Hotel and Hospitality Sector launch dedicated websiteC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10052006 Redhill, UK: Trident, a technology company at the forefront of display, printing and IT solutions, has responded directly to the increasing growth in...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Martin Robert Kent | CEO |
| Peter Allen | Chief Financial Officer |
| Graham McBeth | Managing Director |
| Denise Colella | Director, Technical Operations, Europe |
| George Ralph | Finance Director |
| Stuart Elwyn Wotherspoon | Director, Commercial |
| Lorna Finch | Manager, Marketing |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Bob Lambourne | Board of Directors |
| David Weir | Board of Directors |
| Gary Kibblewhite | Board of Directors |
| Patrick Journo | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | CEO | Current |
| Abacus Corporation | Former | |
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Former |
Mr Allen is a UK Chartered Accountant and is Chief Financial Officer at Abacus Group plc, a leading European electronic component distributor since 2005. Prior to this he was Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CFO at Celltech Group plc, which he joined in 1992, until it was acquired by UCB in 2004. Mr Allen holds non-executive roles at Chroma Therapeutics (Chairman and Chairman of the Audit Committee) and Prostrakan Group plc (Chairman of the Audit Committee, LSE: PSK). At Abacus, Mr Allen has overseen two transforming acquisitions (Deltron Electronics plc and Axess Technology) and is responsible for managing finance, HR, legal and IT functions as well as operational management of the manufacturing businesses. During his 12 years at Celltech, Mr Allen's principal responsibilities were the management of finance, investor relations, business development, legal, company secretary, IT and administration functions as well as manufacturing. Previously Mr Allen was Financial Controller at Associated British Ports and L'Oreal (UK) Ltd.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Chroma Therapeutics Ltd | Chairman | Current |
| Inion, Ltd. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Cell-Tech, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| L'Oreal | Group Controller | Former |
| Abacus Corporation | Former | |
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Managing Director | Current |
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Director, Technical Operations, Europe | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abridean, Inc. | Ncipher Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary | Current |
| Abacus Group plc | Finance Director | Current |
| Britestream Networks, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Deltron Electronics PLC | Group Financial Controller | Former |
| Deltron Electronics PLC | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Director, Commercial | Current |
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Abacus Group plc | Director, Commercial | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Manager, Marketing | Current |
| Abacus Group plc | Head, Marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Abacus Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
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