The Carlo Gavazzi Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award recognized Newark element14 for its dedication and promotional efforts for this electronics manufacturer of automation components, and for significantly increasing sales over the last year.

“We are delighted to have received this year’s Outstanding Distributor Achievement Award from Carlo Gavazzi at EDS,” said Jose Gonzalez, Supplier Account Manager at Newark element14. “Through our strong partnership, Newark element14 has been able to drive significant online and offline sales, nearly double our product offering, and attract new customers to this brand. This award demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best service and a wide selection of solutions to our growing customer base.”

The Alpha Wire Alpha Excellence Award recognized Newark element14 for its commitment to the supplier’s wire, cable, and tubing products. Newark element14 has significantly increased Alpha Wire's inventory in North America with one of the largest product offerings in the industry.

“We are honored to be awarded the Distribution Excellence Award from Alpha Wire at this EDS,” said Jeff Uden Global Category Director, IP&E for Newark element14. “We have always valued Alpha’s partnership and continually look for ways to mutually grow our business. In the last year, Newark element14 has built a strong inventory position with Alpha Wire product, including cable, wire, assemblies and accessories. We are excited to see Alpha Wire’s growth in new products and are committed to showcase legacy products to our customers.”

“We are thrilled to award our 2017 Distribution Excellence award,” said Patricia Carvallo, Director of Global Channel Management with Alpha Wire. “This award is given to our distribution partners who show commitment to sales growth, inventory expansion, new product support, marketing support, innovation, and customer service. Newark element14’s 2017 performance year over year showed commitment to sales and marketing innovation and growth.”

Carlo Gavazzi and Alpha Wire products are available from Newark element14.

Farnell element14, the Development Distributor, has extended its offering of the Alpha Connect series by Alpha Wire, with the addition of 700 lines, available to customers within 5 working days. As the first to stock Alpha Connect in January, Farnell element14 is now offering customers over 1,030 products, offering an end-to-end solution for connecting sensors and actuators on the factory floor, ensuring safe and reliable communication in industrial environments while decreasing downtime and increasing productivity.

Alpha Connect’s broad offering includes flexible cordsets, passive distribution boxes, field attachable connectors, receptacle connectors, and splitters for an all-in-one solution featuring Alpha Wire's industry-trusted wire and cable products.

Dave Beck, Global Head of Product Management - Interconnect at Premier Farnell, said: "We are excited to broaden our range of products from the Alpha Connect series from Alpha Wire, following the success of the launch of Alpha Connect earlier this year. As the Development Distributor we are always looking for new ways of support our customers – this broadened offering provides an all-in-one solution for their interconnectivity needs."

Kristen Elwell, Senior Product Manager at Alpha Wire, added “Alpha Wire is pleased to partner with Farnell element14 in offering the Alpha Connect line. The addition of this product range allows Farnell element14 to provide the full Alpha Wire product portfolio to our global customer base.”

The Alpha Connect range is part of the breadth of components, hardware and tools to support engineers through the research and design process which makes Farnell element14 the Development Distributor.

The Alpha Connect range is available from Farnell element14 in Europe.

Premier Farnell, the development distributor, is the first to stock Alpha Wire’s new range of connectivity products, Alpha Connect. The range offers an end-to-end solution for connecting sensors and actuators on the factory floor, ensuring safe and reliable communication in industrial environments while decreasing downtime and increasing productivity.

Alpha Connect includes flexible cordsets, passive distribution boxes, field attachable connectors, receptacle connectors, and splitters for an all-in-one solution featuring Alpha Wire's industry-trusted wire and cable products.

Dave Beck, Global Head of Product Management - Interconnect at Premier Farnell, said:

"We are excited about the opportunity for this new investment in inventory. Alpha Wire is a global leader in high-quality, premium-grade products, such as Xtra-Guard® hazard-matched performance cables, and this additional development will enable us to offer our customers an all in one solution for their interconnectivity needs."

Kristen Elwell, Senior Product Manager at Alpha Wire said:

“Alpha Wire is pleased to partner with Farnell element14 in offering the Alpha Connect line. The addition of this product range allows Farnell element14 to provide the full Alpha Wire product portfolio to our global customer base.”

The Alpha Connect range is part of the breadth of components, hardware and tools to support engineers through the research and design process which makes element14 the development distributor.

The Alpha Connect range is available from Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 in Asia Pacific.

Newark element14 has announced the addition of EcoFlex PUR continuous flex cables to its portfolio of EcoGen offerings from Alpha Wire.

As the newest addition to EcoGen’s zero halogen wire and cable portfolio, the EcoFlex PUR offers reduced size and weight while maintaining the same durability as traditional continuous flex cables. These new continuous flex cables are equipped with an oil, abrasion and UV radiation-resistant polyurethane jacket and use mPPE insulation to achieve 600 V performance.

Newark element14 currently carries additional EcoGen products such as the EcoCable, EcoCable Mini, EcoFlex, EcoWire and EcoWire Plus. These products are 100 percent recyclable and meet RoHS and REACH requirements.

The Alpha Wire EcoFlex PUR continuous flex cables are available starting at $284.20 from Newark element14 in North America.