Premier Farnell strengthens partnership with Tyco to better meet customer requirements in Apac

BANGALORE, INDIA: Premier Farnell has strengthened its global distribution agreement with Tyco Electronics, the leading provider of engineered electronic components for thousands of consumer and industrial products; network solutions and systems for telecom and energy markets; undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products.

Enhanced green solutions portfolio from Tyco
Premier Farnell will offer an expanded range of new solutions and leading products from Tyco Electronics, including its SOLARLOK photovoltaic connector system. Tyco Electronics is one of the world’s largest suppliers of passive electronic components, including connectors and interconnect systems as well as one of the leading manufacturers of wiring systems for photovoltaics.

The SOLARLOK interconnection system delivers interconnections from photovoltaic modules to the DC/AC converter. The flexible, open system structure allows serial and parallel interconnection via direct wire connect or separable connectors. The SOLARLOK system is able to accommodate a wide operation temperature range and is approved for use in many countries.

According to iSuppli, a market research firm, solar installations are expected to rise to 13.6 Gigawatts (GW) in 2010, and to 20.3GW in 2011. Premier Farnell is committed to increase its product offerings in anticipation of growing demand for alternative energy technologies and green, sustainable solutions in the Asia Pacific region.

In addition to SOLARLOK products, other specialised product lines such as Tyco Electronic’s VITA 46 avionics and vehtronics connectors, as well as its CFP MSA connectors for telecoms applications, will also be made available to customers throughout Asia Pacific, via Premier Farnell.

Premier Farnell’s online purchase management solutions drive efficiencies
Tyco Electronics’ products and solutions are set to become even more easily available to the engineering community. The brand will leverage on Premier Farnell’s innovative e-commerce capabilities such as i-Buy and eProcurement to fulfil its sample requests from Data Communications Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies in China.

Premier Farnell’s suite of eProcurement solutions has gained such widespread popularity in Asia that sales from its i-Buy solution is growing close to 440 percent year on year. This bodes well for electronic design engineers who hope to achieve complete cost control, reduce administration and still receive their goods quickly.

In particular, Data Communications Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies in China will find Premier Farnell’s value-added tools useful. According to research firm In-Stat, China will account for over 75 percent of the Asian Electronic Manufacturing Services / Original Design Manufacturing (EMS/ODM) market in 2011.

Henry Ko, Director of Alternative Energy, Tyco Electronics, Asia Pacific said: “In fiscal 2009, we generated $1.4 billion of net sales in China and through our stronger relationship with Premier Farnell, we expect this trend of high growth to continue. Collaborating effectively with world-class companies such as Premier Farnell enables us to offer the most innovative solutions to our customers, globally and within China.

“Together with Premier Farnell’s high-service, multi-channel distribution model, powerful ecommerce engine and state-of-the-art eProcurement systems, we have arrived at a winning arrangement for electronic design engineers around the world. The online purchase management system i-Buy is an example of the enhanced portfolio of services available to our growing customer base.”

William Chong, Regional Director of Supplier, Product & Purchasing Management, Premier Farnell, Asia Pacific said: “At Premier Farnell, we are constantly striving to offer our customers and valued partners enhanced services and innovative solutions to better meet their requirements. By strengthening our long-standing partnership with Tyco Electronics, one of the world’s most highly respected manufacturers of precision engineered electronic components, we are taking this agreement to the next level and expanding our portfolio of cutting-edge solutions.

“This partnership comes at a timely moment, as the development of environmentally-friendly technologies in Asia and other parts of the world is expected to intensify in response to market demand. We are also excited to demonstrate the convenience and efficiency that electronic design engineers can enjoy, with our online purchasing management tools, and look forward to even greater collaboration with Tyco Electronics.”

Same day despatch throughout the Asia Pacific
Customers, particularly electronic design engineers, who require high-quality, reliable and innovative connector solutions can benefit from Premier Farnell’s high-service, multi-channel distribution network which enables same day despatch to customers throughout Asia Pacific.

These products are available for order via Premier Farnell’s website and customer contact centres, with no minimum order quantity or value required. The website provides real-time stock levels and saves the customers from checking with multiple parties to ascertain product availability.

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