Innovation in distribution Chicago-based Newark is part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading, multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas. They offer the broadest selection of components and test equipment and most comprehensive technical information for design engineers and maintenance professionals throughout the them, Canada and Mexico. However you do business with them—through their world-class website, contact center, branch network or dedicated field sales force—they are dedicated to making your experience the best in the business. A pioneer in electronics distribution, Newark published one of the industry’s first catalogs. Today, their huge iconic print catalog is still considered the industry’s best “go-to-source”, and is also available in a popular interactive format. 440+ top brands…. and still counting Newark stocks everything from the latest design-in technologies to popular replacement parts. 4.4 million products are available on their website, and each week, their global technical marketing team researches and recommends hundreds of new and emerging technologies from both world-class and niche electronics manufacturers worldwide. They are then showcased at www.newark.com/new for your convenience, with comprehensive product data. Their product range is broad and deep to offer you a true one-stop shopping experience. For example, their semiconductor offering is now world-class and includes the latest technologies plus proven solutions from names such as Analog Devices, AVX, Cypress Semiconductors, Freescale, Microchip, National Semiconductor and Texas Instruments. In addition to semiconductors, Newark offers: passive components, interconnect products, wire & cable, optoelectronics, lamps/displays, electrical and circuit protection products, power and electromechanical products, industrial control, tools, production supplies, test & measurement, enclosures and datacom. Services beyond the norm Newark has made it easy for you to track, manage and review your purchases online (no matter how you placed your orders) using an innovative suite of tools that are available to all registered users under "MY ACCOUNT." Their list of value-added services is extensive, and includes: FREE automatic re-reeling for cut-tape components, expert recalibration services, panel meter customization, vendor-managed inventory and stockroom equipment and design. Critical Information Online Newark's website not only houses 4.4 million products online, it is a virtual information portal. Product information includes real-time availability, pricing, datasheets, substitutes and accessories. You can chat live with their experienced team of engineers for technical support, 24 hours a day, Monday-Friday. Their legislation site (www.newark.com/legislation) continues to be a popular destination as global and them/Canadian green laws are continually changing. Premier Farnell’s global element14 (www.element-14.com) is a uniquely comprehensive portal that enables electronic design engineers  to access rich and unbiased information and design tools plus collaborate privately or publically with peers and experts. It’s a one-stop site to research and refine your designs and share your expertise with others.