CHICAGO - October 14, 2014 - Newark element14, a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions, has launched its new 2015 catalog, available in both and onlineversions.

Featuring more than 13,000 new products and 149,000 in total from more than 500 top electronics brands, the industry-leading catalog connects customers to services and solutions so they can do business more conveniently than ever. The easy-to-use online version offers customization and sharing capabilities as well as real-time price and product availability.

"We're constantly focused on providing customers with product and service information in whichever format they prefer," said Tamara Jurgenson, SVP marketing, Newark element14. "We continue to innovate with respect to capabilities and formats to meet changing customer behavior, and our 2015 catalog is a perfect example of that approach."

Customizable online catalogs were first introduced by Newark element14 in 2012 and have proven to be a popular, environmentally-friendly alternative to print catalogs. The 2015 online catalogoffers further improvements, including:

·         Capability to create customized versions with specific categories, products or suppliers

·         Faster search results including product image, pricing and stock info, catalog page numbers and data sheets

·         View, bookmark, print or shop and order products directly

·         Convert search results to PDF or Excel spreadsheet with one click

·         E-mail pages to colleagues with one click

·         Find direct links to selector guides from leading brands to find the right products fast

·         Connect directly to PCB Fabrication & Assembly Services, Technical support Life Chat and Online Product Training

Customers can purchase with even greater peace of mind now because of Newark element14's same day shipping guarantee - the industry's strongest reliability promise. Launched in June, the program guarantees orders will be shipped same day and, if not, the shipment will be upgraded at no cost to the customer.

To request a printed copy of the 2015 catalog, visit newark.com/2015catalog.  

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About the Premier Farnell Group

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. It trades as Farnell element14in Europe, Newark element14in North America and element14across Asia Pacific. With sales last year of £968m, the Group is supported by a global supply chain of more than 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers' needs.

Premier Farnell works with key strategic suppliers to bring to market development kits in a variety of applications, enabling it to support the customer from design concept through to production.

The latest products, software, services and solutions from trusted supplier partners are all available through 43 local language transactional websites, with customer support provided by degreed engineers. The element14 Communityallows buyers and engineers to access a wide range of independent technical information, tools and the latest resources.

For news updates from Premier Farnell and element14 visit:

Premier Farnell News Centre - www.premierfarnell.com/media-centre
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Email: pressoffice@premierfarnell.com

Premier Farnell Key facts

  • Operations in 36 different countries
  • More than 4,300 employees
  • More than 3,500 leading suppliers
  • More than 500,000 products stocked with access to over four million more on demand
  • Leaders in providing information on REACH, Conflict Minerals and EU RoHS legislation

North America Contact:

William Polk

PR and Social Media manager

Tel: +1 773 907 5199

Email:  wpolk@newark.com

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