Newark and Device Programmer Dataman Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement
CHICAGO-JULY 8, 2008
Committed to bringing design engineers the newest technologies first, leading multi-channel electronics distributor Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, announcesthat it is now the exclusive North American distributor of UK-based manufacturer Dataman, one of the world's leading device programmer manufacturers.
Dataman's range of universal, specialized and gang programmers, that are designed for use with prototyping and production quantities of microcontrollers, memory chips and programmable logic devices (PLDS), are available for same-day shipping at www.newark.ca/dataman. Included in this offering are the latest programmers, which can support USB 2.0 connectivity, in-system programming capabilities (ISP), and PIC micro devices.
"Dataman is pleased to partner with Newark to distribute our new product lines", said Oliver S.T. Andrews, General Manager, Dataman. "Their broad customer base and our quality range of products allow both Newark and Dataman to expand our market opportunities."
"This agreement underscores our commitment to offer design engineers the broadest selection of technologies", comments Paul Buckley, Senior Vice President, Product and Supplier Management, Newark. "We now provide a complete spectrum of programmers for all MCUs, memory and PLD applications."
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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