Newark, an Avnet company, has signed a new supplier agreement with Altech, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality industrial automation and control components. The partnership brings Altech’s competitively priced, UL approved products to Newark’s customers across North America.

With over 40 years of industry experience, Altech, delivers reliable, high-performance components across automation, safety and medical markets. Their broad portfolio includes circuit breakers, terminal blocks, disconnect switches, power supplies, cord grips, and enclosures, all of which are now available through Newark.

This partnership strengthens Newark’s offering in the electrical and automation components category, giving customers high-quality, cost-effective alternatives. With a strong reputation for product availability, technical support and compliance, Altech enables engineers and purchasing teams to confidently meet project goals without overspending.

“By adding Altech to our supplier lineup, we’re empowering our customers to make smarter, more efficient procurement decisions,” said Andrew Weatherill, Vice President of Global Product at Newark. “Altech’s proven quality and competitive pricing are a compelling combination, especially in today’s cost-conscious market.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Newark and are excited about the opportunity to work together as a reliable and competitive supplier in the marketplace. Altech has built a reputation for providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions across various industries, and this collaboration with Newark allows us to extend our reach and deliver even greater value to customers,” said Mario Meise, President at Altech. “We look forward to contributing to Newark’s strong portfolio of trusted suppliers and continuing to support their customers with high-quality and competitively priced products.”

To explore Altech’s full product range available from Newark, visit https://www.newark.com/b/altech.

Newark is proud to acknowledge a significant milestone for one of its key suppliers, Weller Tools. A leading hand soldering provider celebrates 80 years of innovation led by German engineering based near Stuttgart.  Weller continues to with excellence in consistently setting industry standards for precision, reliability and performance with their soldering and accompanying fume extraction and accessories ranges.

As part of its celebrations, Weller is introducing a special new black edition of its WE1010 soldering station and the new ZeroSmog Shield fume extraction system in keeping with eight decades of innovation and progress in soldering solutions for both enthusiasts and professionals.

The WE1010 Black Edition delivers the same trusted performance and user-friendly operation as the original WE1010 but features a sleek, commemorative black design and 80th anniversary logo. The black design is a nod to the original Weller devices, which were initially made of black Bakelite before later switching to ESD-safe plastics.

The WE1010 has a 70W solder iron with ergonomic handle, toolless hot tip change, an ESD safe station, plus a heat-resistant silicon cable for safe handling. The WE1010 uses ET soldering tips and features a standby mode and password-protected auto reset mode that helps to conserve energy and protect equipment.

Andrew Weatherill, Vice President of Global Product at Newark, said, “Weller Tools is the trusted name in hand soldering, rework, and fume extraction. They have led the way in these areas for many decades, and we look forward to following and supporting their innovative ideas and practical results for many years to come.”

 The ZeroSmog Shield is engineered to complement Weller’s soldering stations by providing high-efficiency fume extraction, ensuring a cleaner, safer work environment for soldering professionals designed for intermittent use in laboratories, R&D and educational institutes. It comes with an easy to change EPA E10 filter and an integrated work light to indicate the optimal extraction area. This special edition black product underscores Weller’s legacy of innovation, safety and performance in protecting the users health whilst soldering.

Weller Tools Senior Director, Marcel Teller echoed Newark’s view adding, “As Weller celebrates 80 years of groundbreaking advancements in soldering, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation. The release of the special black edition WE1010 and ZeroSmog Shield is a tribute to our heritage and a testament to our ongoing dedication to the future of soldering technology."

Weller Tools’ anniversary celebrations will continue throughout 2025 and their industry leading soldering tools can be ordered online from Newark in North America, Farnell in EMEA and element14 in APAC.

Newark has expanded its industrial and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) offerings to ensure customers have access to a variety of products and solutions from industry-leading suppliers.

To strengthen its portfolio, Newark has formed new partnerships with leading suppliers, including Airotronics, Dwyer, Endress+Hauser, Pickering, Peltec, Siemens, SICK, Trimax, and TKD Kabel. These partnerships add depth and variety to Newark’s robust industrial product range.

Customers can now explore a diverse range of industrial solutions spanning over 18 product categories on a newly launched webpage, which serves as a central hub for future industrial product introductions, supplier spotlights and product range expansions.

Andrew Weatherill, Vice President of Global Product at Newark, stated, “We are deeply invested in growing and strengthening our industrial MRO range to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the increasing digitization of industrial processes to improve their operations. With over 220,000 industrial products available and ongoing investments in our portfolio, we offer comprehensive solutions across key categories, including electrical, mechanical, and automation. By enhancing our offerings and working with trusted brands, we aim to provide exceptional value and support for our customers' industrial, production, and maintenance needs.”

Newark is also committed to helping customers navigate the transition to Industry 4.0 through its Industrial Automation & Control Hub. This dedicated resource center provides expert insights, technical articles, and the latest industrial automation solutions to support businesses in optimizing efficiency, connectivity, and smart manufacturing capabilities.

To explore Newark’s expanded industrial product range and offerings, visit: https://www.newark.com/product-range-expansion.

Newark shares investment in stock to meet market demand with switches from all leading brands, including its private label Multicomp Pro range.

Switches are crucial in many settings, but the type of switch required is dependent on the speed and demand of a network. For example, enterprise-level businesses may need high-speed switches with uplink ports of 10 Gbps, 40 Gbps, or 100 Gbps for data centers. For that and many other reasons, a robust supply of switches is essential to ensure the availability of the most appropriate one for a specific application.

“Whether it’s a toggle, rocker, rotary, pushbutton, ethernet or any other kind of switch, Newark has its customers covered,” said Keith Forbes, Global Product Segment Leader, Switches, at Newark. “We have invested a great deal to ensure our switch range from the world’s best manufacturers is available and unbeatable, so we are delighted to announce that we are fully stocked and ready to ship across every brand we carry, including our own Multicomp Pro. This investment reflects our commitment to meet every customer’s requirements.”

Newark’s extensive global switch offering is comprised of more than 26,000 products, which all but guarantees the availability of the right switch for the job.

“Switches play a vital role in just about every electromechanical function that occurs today,” said Andrew Weatherill, Vice President Global Product, Newark. “We proudly help keep businesses running worldwide by ensuring the availability of these small, but mission-critical devices.”

Switches can be ordered online from Newark in North America, Farnell in EMEA, and element14 in APAC.