Video: Smith Celebrates 40 Years of Intelligent Distribution™

For 40 years, Smith has continually invested in our employees. By fostering an environment to further their development and growth, we’ve been able to achieve global success, earning accolades in the media for our dynamic culture and work environment. Just last year, we garnered recognitions from Comparably for Best Companies for Career Growth, Happiest Employees, Best Company Compensation, Best Company Perks & Benefits, and Best Leadership Team. None of this would have been possible without our employees who live and breathe Smith, working hard to bring forth new ideas and propel our business onward and upward.

By understanding the importance of what we do for our customers and the impact we bring to businesses and the global semiconductor supply chain, our employees have helped put Smith on the map as a leader in the industry. But this is only achieved through mutual and collaborative reciprocity. This is one of many reasons why we prioritize celebrating our collective wins both big and small. From department get-togethers to global milestone parties, we recognize the importance of solidifying individual relationships and developing new connections across teams and locations in order to drive our success.

Earlier this year, we celebrated our 40th anniversary at our Houston headquarters with team members from each of our offices and operational hubs around the world. The first week of May was jam-packed with memorable events, starting with an evening at a local outdoor music venue, where employees enjoyed a 70s-themed disco night and live music from Nile Rodgers & CHIC. Colleagues were able to come together on the dance floor and pose for pictures with our interactive selfie camera. The following day, we gathered for a special event featuring a prominent former US president, who addressed the company with an inspiring speech filled with new perspectives, reminding us of the possibilities that lie ahead.

The next morning, we joined together for a day of service at the Houston Food Bank as part of our corporate social responsibility efforts. Nearly 300 Smith volunteers inspected, sanitized, and organized food and household items. Thanks to our collective efforts, we distributed more than 500,000 meals to the greater Houston area and donated $140,000 to the organization to show support for their vital work in the community. Team members then enjoyed a well-deserved evening at Saint Arnold Brewing Company—Houston’s first craft brewery—to unwind, sing karaoke, play games, and enjoy a carefully curated menu.

The week concluded with an elegant seated dinner and grand concert featuring Fitz and the Tantrums as the opening act, who and sang hits like “Out of My League” and “HandClap.” Our headliner, Weezer, then delivered a showstopping performance to wrap up the night with high-quality visuals and lighting.
The concert was a fitting finale to a week that celebrated our commitment to one another and the community. Our 40th anniversary celebration served as a powerful reminder of the strength of our global team, and as we reflect on the past four decades, we look forward to many more years of success, innovation, and unity.

Keep an eye out on our Blog and LinkedIn page for more updates about what Smith and our employees are doing year round!