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Newark Named Aemc Instruments'exclusive National Electronics Stocking Distributor

CHICAGO JUNE 21, 2006

Newark, a subsidiary of global distributor Premier Farnell plc and the leading small-quantity distributor of electronic components and test equipment in North America, announced that it has entered into a supplier agreement with New Hampshire-based manufacturer Chauvin Arnoux Inc d.b.a AEMC Instruments, an industry leader in current measurement probes, ground resistance testers, insulation resistance testers and power analyzers.

"Newark's unique branch network provides us with a strong local presence in the electronics marketplace in Canada and the US", comments John Olobri, director of sales and marketing, AEMC Instruments. Jeff Shafer, senior vice president, product, Newark, remarks, "AEMC adds more depth to our test & measurement offering, which is the broadest in the electronics industry."

Popular with field service technicians and industrial maintenance engineers in the communications and power industries, AEMC's wide range of quality clamp-on meters, ratiometers, power meters, data loggers and numerous other electrical test tools are in stock for same-day shipping on the www.newark.ca website or by calling 1.800.463.9275. The entire line can be accessed through Newark.

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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