Products for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair on show.

Farnell will be joined by Brainboxes on Stand Stand G06 to launch two new products when exhibiting at the National Manufacturing Supply Chain Exhibition & Conference 2023^*, RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin (IRL) from May 23rd to 24th,

Farnell will showcase market-leading products from Muticomp Pro, while Brainboxes demonstrates a wide array of products available to buy direct from Farnell. In addition, Brainboxes will also introduce the new SW-514, a DIN rail mountable compact industrial four port gigabit Ethernet switch, and the upcoming PE-505, the first in the company’s ground-breaking Pure Embedded range offering the next generation in embedded Ethernet solutions.

Luke Walsh, Managing Director at Brainboxes, and Eleanor Young, Category Director Industrial at Farnell, will also join an impressive line-up of speakers to offer an insight into how to ‘Improve your bottom line without costing the earth.’ In this session, held at 10.40am on Wednesday 24th May on the Main Stage, they will explain how energy consumption, carbon footprint and energy efficiency can be easily monitored through the BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller, an accessible starter kit developed by Brainboxes and available to buy from Farnell.

Customers and suppliers will have the opportunity to meet with Farnell's UK and Ireland teams including sales, technical and marketing. A free daily draw will also give visitors a chance to win vouchers worth €500, €250, and €100 that can be used at Farnell, a Kraftform Compact Screwdriving Toolkit, a Rotacraft USB Screwdriver, and a Stanley Fatmax Toolbag. In order to be eligible, winners must be present when the prize draw takes place at 1.30pm on the 23rd and 24th May at the Farnell stand (G06).

Eleanor Young, Category Director Industrial at Farnell said, “Farnell continues to expand and improve our Industrial proposition for our valued customers, some of whom we will be delighted to meet face-to-face in Dublin. We are pleased to partner with Brainboxes to showcase leading products from our Industrial range, so come along to stand G06 to meet with our experts and to enter our daily free draw to win some fantastic prizes.”

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^*The eighth National Manufacturing Supply Chain Exhibition & Conference features an impressive line-up of leaders, academics and government agencies who will engage in a stimulating blend of keynote addresses and debates. The event will include an extensive exhibition showcasing the latest technological solutions and business services, while business leaders can listen to case studies and technical presentations from manufacturing experts and meet with cutting-edge technology providers.

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Display distribution award.

Midas Displays, the specialist display manufacturer and supplier, have presented its first annual sales channel award to distribution partner Farnell element14 for their contribution in delivering exceptional sales growth and generating new design-in opportunities in an expanding global marketplace.

Andrew Fawcett - Farnell Senior Product Manager, Mike Halpin - Midas Displays MD & CEO, Simon Meadmore - Farnell Global Head of Semiconductors and Single Board Computing, Mark Lovick - Midas Displays Technical Sales Manager

During the past 12 months, Farnell element14 has successfully managed the introduction of an enhanced Midas Displays product portfolio. This has involved the introduction of a number of new display products and the continued management of an extensive existing display product line-up. Online access to technical information and datasheets is essential, with technical documentation for all Midas Displays products available online via the Farnell element14 website. Additionally, the implementation of an additional display selection tool such as the Displays Accessories matrix provides a cross-referenced link between all Midas displays and associated Midas components such as display controllers, touch panels and interconnect solutions.

Mike Halpin, managing director, Midas Displays said, "Our distribution sales channel is an essential route to market for Midas Displays. In the past year our leading distributors have contributed in finding and developing new sales opportunities. It is imperative we have a strong and active distribution sales channel to grow our market share, and promote our wide-ranging display line-up and display enhancement solutions.

"As a major customer for Midas Displays, Farnell element14 have excelled in this respect. Farnell element14 have delivered an exceptional performance in developing sales growth and creating new business opportunities. We are confident that our close working relationship and focussed business strategies will ensure continued success.”

Accepting the Distributor of the Year award, Simon Meadmore, global head of semiconductors and single board computing, Farnell element14 commented, "We are very happy to accept this award as recognition of Farnell element14's excellent performance supporting and promoting Midas Displays. One of the keys to our success has been excellent communications and support from Midas Displays which has created a secure and successful business liaison. Our strong accord with Midas Displays ensures our customers have easy access to product availability, technical data and pricing information. Farnell element14 will continue to invest in, and promote Midas Displays product solutions."

Midas Displays designs, manufactures and supplies an extensive portfolio of display solutions and products, which includes LCD, OLED, TFT and VFD, for a wide range of industry sectors covering aerospace, automotive, control and instrumentation, defence, building management and security, metering, point-of-sale and process control.

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"Most powerful woman" takes chair!

Premier Farnell has appointed Valerie Gooding CBE as a non-executive director and Chairman of the Board with effect from 15 June 2011.  Val will succeed Sir Peter Gershon, who retires at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 14 June after 7 years on the Board.

Valerie Gooding CBE

Ms. Gooding brings a wealth of global experience to the Board including 10 years as CEO of BUPA (British Health Insurance company), a period during which the group more than trebled in size, delivered record profits, and achieved significant international expansion.  Prior to joining BUPA Ms. Gooding held a number of senior roles at British Airways, latterly as Director for Asia Pacific . She will continue to serve as a non-executive director on the Boards of Standard Chartered plc and the BBC, but will stand down from the Board of J Sainsbury plc at the company’s Annual General Meeting in July to give her the time to devote to the Chairmanship of Premier Farnell.  Ms. Gooding was previously a non-executive director of Compass Group plc and BAA plc.

Commenting on the appointment, Dennis Millard, Senior Independent Director said, “We are delighted that Val will be joining Premier Farnell as we continue to execute our strategy for profitable growth, bringing innovation and differentiation to the global high service distribution sector.  She will bring outstanding qualities to the role of Chairman and we welcome her to the Company.  We would also like to thank Sir Peter Gershon for his strong leadership and invaluable counsel over the past 7 years. His insight and experience has been important throughout this time as we have worked to transform the organisation. ”

Val Gooding, previously recognised in the Fortune list of most powerful women in world business said, “This is an exciting appointment for me.  I have watched Premier Farnell’s evolution with interest in recent years as it has transformed to become a web business with a strong international presence in the emerging markets, and high service reputation.  Sir Peter Gershon leaves an outstanding legacy and I look forward to building upon it with the Board, Harriet Green and the wider executive team to deliver continued profitable growth through anticipating and meeting the needs of our customers and suppliers in the rapidly changing world of technology.”

Best distributor for EMEA!

 Chris Godfrey, Farnell’s MRO Segment Manager (left)
& Patrice Jaunasse, Sales Director at Tektronix

Farnell has won the 2010 EMEA High Service Distributor of the Year award from Tektronix, the leading global manufacturer of test measurement and monitoring solutions. The award, presented at Tektronix’s annual executive partner meeting in Paris this week, recognises the outstanding progress that Farnell has achieved over the past 12 months with a 20% increase in sales performance and overall engagement, which outperformed 2009 levels.

Tektronix also noted the successful collaboration between the two companies on element14 – Farnell’s technology portal and eCommunity for electronic design engineers – and its support on new product introductions.

Farnell offers over 160 product lines from Tektronix’s comprehensive range that includes oscilloscopes (including the new MSO/DPO4000B Series), digital multimeters, frequency counter analyzers, power supplies and arbitrary function generators. Comprehensive technical data on all the products, coupled with the discussion forums provided by element14, helps potential users of Tektronix products select the optimum device for their application quickly and easily.

Chris Godfrey, Farnell’s MRO Segment Manager at Farnell said: “The award from Tektronix is a testament to our high service distribution standards and our truly multi-channel approach. We continue to support our customers with not only the latest and best new technologies from our suppliers but also add value with our unique eCommunity, element14, where design engineers around the world collaborate and share best-practice.”

“This award represents a major landmark in the relationship between Tektronix and Farnell,” said Patrice Jaunasse, Sales Director at Tektronix. “Farnell have demonstrated a real multi-channel approach in taking our products to market effectively, and have also successfully expanded their portfolio to include our new mid-range oscilloscopes, which requires them to provide more in-depth technical advice to customers.  We are delighted to present this award to Farnell, in recognition of this achievement.”
 

Best in EMEA!

From left to right: Lionel Caillat, Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Honeywell; Bradd Schneider, Vice President Global Sales, Honeywell; Steve Herd, Head of EMCO Product and Supplier Management, Farnell; Didier LeBorgne, Field Sales Engineer, Farnell France; Paivi Komminaho-Franz, European Supplier Account Manager, Farnell; Jamie Scott, Product Manager, Farnell; Beth Wozniak, President, Honeywell; and Harry Lakhal, General Manager, Farnell Spain and Portugal

Farnell has won the 2011 EMEA Best in Class Gold Distribution award from Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C), the global technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with sensor, switch and test and measurement products. The award, presented at S&C’s 2011 Europe, Middle East and Africa Sales Kick Off meeting in Sorrento (I), recognises the outstanding European sales growth achieved by Farnell in 2010, which outperformed 2008 levels.  This is the second year in a row that Farnell have won this award.

Honeywell also noted the successful collaboration between the two companies on element14 – Farnell’s technology portal and eCommunity for electronic design engineers – and its support on new product introductions.

Farnell offers over 3,100 product lines from S&C’s comprehensive range that includes sensors, including the latest TruStability® Silicon Pressure Sensors , and switches, including the new Wireless LimitlessTM series. Comprehensive technical data on all the products, coupled with the discussion forums provided by element14, helps potential users of Honeywell S&C products select the optimum device for their application quickly and easily.

Steve Herd, Farnell’s Head of  EMCO Product and Supplier Management said: “Farnell continues to add a unique extra dimension to the way in which we are able to support our design engineering customers and at the same time showcasing the very best in new products and technologies from our suppliers. The award from Honeywell underlines the success of these relationships and the value our suppliers place in our customer reach and our truly multi-channel approach.”


“This award represents a major landmark in the relationship between Honeywell S&C and Farnell,” said Lionel Caillat, VP/GM Honeywell S&C EMEA. “Farnell has a great understanding of our product offering and has all the right tools and support to take them to market effectively.”

EMEA distributor of the year

Farnell has been presented with the 2009 EMEA Distributor of the Year Award by Honeywell Sensing & Control. The important award recognises the high levels of sales and service performance achieved by Farnell during what was a challenging year for the electronics industry.

Farnell offers over 2,000 products from Honeywell Sensing & Control’s range of electromechanical switches and electronic sensing solutions to support designs in sectors such as medical, aerospace & defence, industrial & transportation. Their website offers easily accessible product data backed by comprehensive technical support to help design engineers quickly choose the most suitable Honeywell Sensing & Control product for their applications. The element14 online technology portal and e-community for design engineers also enables valuable design information and inputs to be gathered to support the design process.

“This award provides recognition of the great working relationship forged between Honeywell Sensing & Control and Farnell,” said Mike Buffham, Director of Product and Supplier Management, Farnell. “By aligning and focusing on the execution of our strategies, we have been able to provide excellent support and service to our design engineering customer base during what have undoubtedly been very challenging times for the industry as a whole.”

“Farnell’s sales in the Honeywell EMEA distribution channel outperformed in a down market,” said Sean Conley, Director of Global Distribution. “Honeywell is pleased to recognize Farnell for their new customer acquisition activities. Their innovations in online marketing serve as a great foundation for success as they serve the design engineering community."

Alternative energy and high efficiency influence product range

Farnell has selected the alternative energy sector as its latest focus market. The emphasis in this area of high importance has seen the leading multi-channel distributor add over 1,000 new products targeted at applications in alternative energy and high efficiency product design. Suppliers include leading industry names such as Microchip, ST Microelectronics and Tyco plus niche suppliers such as Advanced Linear Devices. The new additions take Farnell’s total number of products in this sector to over 5,000.

The latest issue of the company’s informative Technology First Journal looks in detail at alternative energy through a range of topical articles and features. Additionally, the element14 technology portal and e-community will feature a dedicated discussion and information group covering the topic to provide support and information for design engineers working on new projects.

Alternative energy encompasses areas such as wind power generation, hydro power and solar energy as well as less publicised techniques such as harnessing vibration and thermal energy to produce electricity. High efficiency is crucially important in the electronic circuitry that supports alternative energy systems to ensure that a minimal amount of the power generated is wasted in the form of electrical losses. The company also recognises that when considering the wider electronics market, components that have low power consumption or support energy efficient design, are crucial in helping engineers in the development of end products that have low total cost of ownership and deliver environmental benefits.

Lynn Ma, Technical Marketing Manager-Europe, Farnell said: “The development of alternative energy sources and the efficiency of both industrial and consumer electronics equipment remains under the spotlight as globally we seek to address the unsustainable rate at which the world’s natural resources are being consumed. The electronics industry has a key role to play in the development of effective systems to support alternative energy generation and energy efficient design as a whole. Through our focus in this area we are seeking to simplify component selection and sourcing and speed the design process for our design engineering customer base.”