Smith Achieves ISO 13485 Certification at Its Amsterdam Distribution Center

Houston, TX (October 7, 2024) — Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces its certification to the ISO 13485 standard at its Amsterdam distribution center. Smith’s operational headquarters in Houston, Texas, previously received accreditation in December 2017.

The ISO 13485 certification defines standards for organizations that provide medical devices and related products or services. Obtaining this certification further demonstrates Smith’s ability to properly source, inspect, test, store, and distribute components that meet its medical-manufacturing customers’ stringent requirements for quality assurance.

“This certification validates our unwavering efforts to provide the highest-quality products and services for high-stakes applications, such as those in the medical-technology sector,” said Ray Castaneda, Vice President of Operations and Quality, NA and EMEA. “Smith’s commitment to quality drives our pursuit of continuous improvement, and we look forward to building upon our global quality management system to ensure our partners’ components consistently meet the medical industry’s demands and regulatory requirements at every stage of the supply chain.”

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith is celebrating 40 years of Intelligent Distribution™. As a leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.

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