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Avnet buys refurbished reseller Canvas

01 February 2012 •

Distribution giant boosts its remarketing offering with acquisition of UK, US and Dutch operator

Avnet has splashed the cash on acquiring US-based refurbished hardware reseller Canvas Systems from investment firm Platinum Equity. The deal has been agreed for an undisclosed sum and Avnet exp...

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