BOSTON – Aug. 13, 2019 — Fusion Worldwide, the leading open-market electronic components distributor, announces it has expanded its offices to Seoul, South Korea. Located in the central business district of Gangnam, this office is in the best location to provide high-level, local service to its growing customer base in Korea.
When asked why Korea was chosen as the newest location, Fusion Worldwide’s Executive Vice President of Global Trade, Tobey Gonnerman, commented, “East Asia growth is a pivotal part of our growth strategy, and having a local presence will enhance our ability to execute on that.”
While growing in different regions, Fusion Worldwide is strategically moving closer to some of their larger customers as they continue to keep a close eye on emerging markets and areas where they can provide the most value, timeliness and support for their customers.
Fusion Worldwide expanded to Asia in 2005, opening a regional headquarters in Singapore. Since then, the company has opened a logistics and quality hub in Hong Kong. In addition, they have offices in Europe and the Americas.
About Fusion Worldwide
Founded in 2001, Fusion Worldwide specializes in filling supply chain gaps and is the leading global, open-market sourcing distributor for electronic components. The company provides customers value through sourcing, inventory management and market intelligence. Fusion Worldwide’s global headquarters is in Boston, Mass., and also has regional headquarters in Singapore and Amsterdam. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fusion Worldwide's new office located?
The new office is located in the central business district of Gangnam in Seoul, South Korea. This location allows the company to provide high-level local service to its growing customer base there.
Why did Fusion Worldwide choose to expand into South Korea?
According to the Executive Vice President of Global Trade, East Asia is a pivotal part of the company's growth strategy. A local presence helps them execute this strategy and move closer to large customers.
When did Fusion Worldwide first establish a presence in Asia?
Fusion Worldwide first expanded to Asia in 2005 by opening a regional headquarters in Singapore. Since then, the company has also opened a logistics and quality hub in Hong Kong.
What core services does Fusion Worldwide provide?
Fusion Worldwide is an open-market sourcing distributor that specializes in filling supply chain gaps. They provide value through sourcing, inventory management, and market intelligence.
What is Prosemi and how does it relate to Fusion Worldwide?
Prosemi is a subsidiary of Fusion Worldwide based in Singapore. It is a comprehensive testing and assembly house that offers electronic component quality testing solutions.
What accreditations does the Prosemi laboratory hold?
Prosemi is an ISO/IEC 17025 AS6171 accredited laboratory. It uses cutting-edge technology to serve distributors, CMs, ODMs, and OEMs.
