E-SWITCH SELECTS NEWARK element14 TO EXPAND ITS DISTRIBUTION IN NORTH AMERICA
CHICAGO-NOVEMBER 19, 2008
Micro-miniature tact switches included in initial in-stock offering
Committed to bringing design engineers the newest technologies first, leading multi-channel electronics distributor Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, announcesthat it has signed a distribution agreement with E-Switch Inc., a leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical switches. A full range of E-Switch tactile switches are now available for same-day shipping at canada.element14.com/e-switch including the Series TL1014 side-mounted micro-miniature tact, as well as the popular Series TL1100 tact switch. Strong tactile/audible feedback and multiple operating force options allow the TL1100 to be applied to many industries, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, medical, testing/instrumentation, computer/servers/peripherals and audio/visual.
“We are pleased to have established a partnership with Newark because of their demonstrated strength in electro-mechanical sales and their presence across the markets they serve,” stated Tom Meyers, president of E-Switch, Inc. “Their strong catalog and online capabilities, coupled with their branch and field personnel across North America, give E-Switch extensive market reach.”
Paul Buckley, Senior VP, Sales and Supplier Management, Newark commented, “The demand for tactile switches has increased 46% within the last year, and E-Switch enhances our board-level switch offering for design engineers, affording them more choices for more applications.”
E-Switch products and a switch manual are available at canada.newark.com/e-switch
About E-Switch
E-Switch has been manufacturing quality electro-mechanical switches since 1979 for the electronics, medical, telecom, industrial controls, high tech, instrumentation, Audio/Visual, appliance and consumer markets. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Detector switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps and distributors on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch’s online catalog includes complete specifications, drawings and schematics.
About Newark
Newark, a subsidiary of global distributor Premier Farnell Ltd, is North America's leading small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment, and its #1 source for RoHS compliant parts and information. RoHS is the acronym for the European Union's Restrictions of certain Hazardous Substances directive, which took effect July 1, 2006.
Visited by thousands of engineers and electronics buyers each week, Newark's RoHS Express site at www.element14.com/community/community/legislation provides critical information to help companies transition to compliance, including: the latest news, on-demand lead-free soldering webinars, downloadable step-by-step guides to compliance and updates on US and Canadian green laws.
In addition to offering the broadest electronics selection from 440+ top manufacturers for same-day shipping, Newark provides a unique range of value-added services at no charge, including, RoHS Bill of Materials updates, eProcurement implementation and support, and automatic re-reeling for components.
With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, a dedicated field sales force and a world-class website at www.Newark.com. The holder of a General Services Administration schedule (#GS-06F-0044M,) Newark also supports federal government customers through a dedicated website, www.teamgov.com, and a specially trained team of representatives.
Newark's parent company, Premier Farnell Ltd, is a leading global marketer and distributor of electronic, maintenance repair and operations (MRO) and specialist products and services, trading in more than 100 countries with a database of 2 million customer contacts. For general information, visit www.Newark.com and www.premierfarnell.com. Also, you can reach Newark's media contact, Janice Fleisher, at 773.907.5941 and at jfleisher@Newarkinone.com.
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