Avnet (AVT) has opened a new sales outlet at Shenzhen's International Components Center.

With the launch of the new outlet at ICC, Avnet says it will be able to strengthen the support to small and medium-sized manufacturers in China with on-site service.

Organized by China Center for Information Industry Development and China ECNet, the ICC facility enjoys the support of some of China's most influential industry bodies. Sponsors include China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Shenzhen Municipal Government and the Shenzhen Futian Government. Other supporters include the China Electronics Purchasing Association and the China Quality Management Association for Electronics Industry.