Premier Farnell plc provides electronic, electrical, and industrial products and services for the design, maintenance, and repair sectors in the United Kingdom, other countries in Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates in two divisions, Marketing and Distribution, and Industrial Products. The Marketing and Distribution division distributes various electrical and electronic components; and equipment and accessories, as well as software and services. Its customers include electronic design engineers, purchasing professionals, educators, students, hobbyists, and maintenance and repair engineers. This division also distributes audio-visual and security products to various customers and organizations in the consumer electronics market. The Industrial Products division engages in the manufacture and sale fire-fighting equipment for fire truck manufacturers, public fire services, and industrial facilities; and lighting and electrical control solutions. This division sells its products through own field sales force and distributors. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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