AVX Corporation · Myrtle Beach, SC United States ·(NYSE: AVX)
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This link will open in a new window AVX proves that tiny parts can add up to big business. The company's Passive Components segment makes passive electronic components for automotive braking systems, cell phones, copiers, hearing aids, and locomotives. KED Resale segment specializes in products made by Kyocera Electronics Corporation , such as ceramic and tantalum capacitors that store, filter, and regulate electrical energy in electronic devices. The Connectors segment makes electrical connectors for automotive and medical device applications. Strategic partner Kyocera owns about 71% of AVX; Third Avenue Management owns about 11%. Customers include Motorola , Nokia , and Robert Bosch . About 45% of company sales are made in Asia. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key AVX Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: AVX Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $1,389.6 |
| 2008 Employees | 14,000 |
AVX Corporation Executives
18 executives listed for AVX Corporation's Myrtle Beach, SC location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman Emeritus | Kazuo Inamori | Network |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | John Gilbertson | Network |
| VP, CFO, Treasurer, and Secretary | Kurt Cummings | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for AVX Corporation
The industry depends highly on demand from the computer industry and makers of telecommunications products such as cell phones, which can vary sharply from year to year. Companies can be successful producing standard parts at low cost or by producing highly specialized components. Small companies can compete effectively with large ones by producing specialized products or developing new applications. Technological expertise is extremely important. The industry is highly automated: average annual revenue per employee is about $300,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top AVX Corporation Competitors
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