{"id":891452,"date":"2026-03-17T12:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/?p=891452"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:30:33","slug":"farnell-signs-hongfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/news\/business\/farnell-signs-hongfa-2026-03\/","title":{"rendered":"Farnell signs Hongfa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Farnell has signed a new distribution agreement with Hongfa, a leading manufacturer of relays and electromechanical components.<\/p><div class=\"elect-content\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-136761712\"><div id=\"x02\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('x02'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The agreement comes as demand for high-performance, reliable relay solutions continues to grow across industrial automation, automotive, energy, and smart building applications.<\/p><div class=\"elect-test\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-1401238053\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() > 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<BR>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The partnership will introduce high-quality relay and switching technologies to Farnell customers across EMEA, expanding choice and improving availability for design, maintenance and repair engineers.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-891453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17122127\/IMG_1892.webp\" alt=\"Farnell signs Hongfa\" width=\"970\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17122127\/IMG_1892.webp 970w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17122127\/IMG_1892-300x239.webp 300w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17122127\/IMG_1892-768x611.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><br \/>\nHongfa Europe GmbH will work closely with Farnell to support the rollout, ensuring efficient service, streamlined product introductions and reliable technical support ahead of the full range becoming available online in early 2026.<\/p><div class=\"elect-post-content-2\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-1209131633\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The agreement gives customers access to Hongfa\u2019s most in-demand product lines, including power, signal, automotive, industrial and solar relays, alongside an extended portfolio of relay sockets, low-voltage devices, connectors, film capacitors and current sensors.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership supports Farnell\u2019s strategy to expand its electromechanical portfolio and enhance choice for engineers across EMEA.<\/p>\n<p>Customer benefits include:<\/p>\n<p>Range: Broader availability of reliable, high-quality relay solutions.<br \/>\nAccess: Easier online ordering once live.<br \/>\nSpeed: Fast delivery through Farnell\u2019s EMEA logistics network.<br \/>\nExpertise: Access to Hongfa\u2019s established relay engineering teams.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Weatherill, VP Global Product, Farnell Global, said: \u201cWe are excited to welcome Hongfa to Farnell\u2019s electromechanical portfolio for EMEA. Their strong reputation for engineering excellence and high-performance relay technologies makes them an ideal addition to our line card. This partnership expands the choice of high-quality relay solutions available to engineers across Europe, supported by fast delivery and trusted technical support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Bayer, Sales Manager Distribution, BeNeLux, East Europe + Baltic, Hongfa added: \u201cWe are delighted to partner with Farnell to make our comprehensive product range more easily accessible to customers across Europe. This collaboration is an important step in strengthening Hongfa\u2019s market presence and providing faster, more efficient service to engineers and purchasing professionals.\u201d<br \/>\nHongfa products are available to purchase on <strong>Farnell\u2019s EMEA storefront: <\/strong><a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.farnell.com\/b\/hongfa?rd=hongfa&amp;ost=hongfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"3dbae4b6-4179-443e-9e87-a66230ea766f\" data-linkindex=\"2\">uk.farnell.com\/b\/hongfa<\/a><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farnell has signed a new distribution agreement with Hongfa, a leading manufacturer of relays and electromechanical components. 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