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Bivar Inc. extends its distribution agreement with Newark to include Califia Lighting

CHICAGO – Dec 4, 2012

New Bivar division offers easy-to-install and energy-saving low profile LED luminaries for industrial and commercial applications

Newark, the leading distributor of electronic components and engineering solutions in the Americas and a business of Premier Farnell (LSE:pfl), announced today it has signed an agreement with Bivar Inc. to stock its new Califia Lighting line, which was created to serve the growing number of businesses and facilities transitioning to energy-efficient LED technologies.

Durable, energy-efficient and easy to configure and install, the line's low-profile shape and mounting options are ideal for virtually any industrial or commercial relamping or new design illumination project.

"We're delighted to extend our partnership with Newark to include Califia Lighting," commented Michael Finn, VP Sales & Marketing, Califia Lighting. "Bivar's expansion into LED lighting will help maintenance professionals as well as engineers designing solutions for cabinet and enclosure lighting, under cabinet lighting, showcase and cove lighting and many other illumination applications to maximize productivity with lighting in new, creative ways."

"This agreement further strengthens our partnership with Bivar and makes lighting solutions very accessible for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications," said Jeff Uden, Vice President Product Management, Newark.

Califia Lighting is available at Newark for same-day shipping along with detailed information and 24/5 technical support from a dedicated team of engineers.