GSA Renews Newark Corporation's 51V Hardware Superstore Contract For Second Time

CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark element14, the leading distributor of electronic components and engineering solutions in the Americas and a business of Premier Farnell (LSE:pfl), announced today that the General Services Administration (GSA) has renewed its 51V Hardware Superstore contract GS-06F-0044M for another five year period, through April 30, 2017. With the renewal, Newark will continue to offer federal government customers more than 100,000 electronic products.

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The terms of the renewed GSA Schedule provide a discount off Newark's first column pricing on a very wide selection of in-stock products that include top brand test equipment, wire and cable, active and passive components, soldering stations, fuses and connectors. All on-schedule products can be purchased directly through the GSAdvantage.gov website and include free standard freight (APO/FPO) to the 48 contiguous states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

"In addition to our huge range of products, we provide 24/5 technical support from engineers plus an experienced, dedicated service team that prides itself in understanding the government's processes and requirements," comments Jeff Uden, VP Product Management, Newark element14. "We've made it easy for government customers to do business with us since 2002."

Newark element14's Team Gov representatives can be reached at 1.800.TEAM.GOV (832.6468) Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm EST.

About Newark element14

Newark element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and engineering solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Bringing together the latest products, services, and development software, all connected to an innovative online engineering community where purchasers and engineers can access peers and experts, a wide range of independent technical information and helpful tools. Whether researching a new technology, designing an electronic product, or looking for parts to repair an existing system, Newark/element14 is the trusted source to find the answers and parts they need to keep projects on the fast track, right from the start. Newark element14 is the operating business of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) in North America and Mexico.

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