Farnell Wins EMEA Best in Class Gold Distribution Award from Honeywell Sensing and Control

Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor, has won the 2011 EMEA Best in Class Gold Distribution award from Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C), the global technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with sensor, switch and test and measurement products. The award, presented at S&C's 2011 Europe, Middle East and Africa Sales Kick Off meeting in Sorrento, Italy, recognises the outstanding European sales growth achieved by Farnell in 2010, which outperformed 2008 levels. This is the second year in a row that Farnell have won this award. Honeywell also noted the successful collaboration between the two companies on element14 - Farnell's technology portal and eCommunity for electronic design engineers - and its support on new product introductions. Farnell offers over 3,100 product lines from S&C's comprehensive range that includes sensors, including the latest TruStability® Silicon Pressure Sensors , and switches, including the new Wireless LimitlessTM series. Comprehensive technical data on all the products, coupled with the discussion forums provided by element14, helps potential users of Honeywell S&C products select the optimum device for their application quickly and easily. Steve Herd, Farnell's Head of EMCO Product and Supplier Management said: "Farnell continues to add a unique extra dimension to the way in which we are able to support our design engineering customers and at the same time showcasing the very best in new products and technologies from our suppliers. The award from Honeywell underlines the success of these relationships and the value our suppliers place in our customer reach and our truly multi-channel approach." "This award represents a major landmark in the relationship between Honeywell S&C and Farnell," said Lionel Caillat, VP/GM Honeywell S&C EMEA. "Farnell has a great understanding of our product offering and has all the right tools and support to take them to market effectively." www.farnell.co.uk