About Us

Farnell, established in 1939, is a world leading high service, low volume distributor of electronic, electrical, industrial and maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) products – with fast, easy access to over 430,000 stocked products, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We offer buyers, design and maintenance engineers flexible ordering through a choice of channels and delivery options to suit individual requirements.

• 24 hour ordering – telephone & online
• FAST, easy online ordering
• FAST same day despatch
• FREE technical support

…but Farnell delivers more than just products.  Our support and information services are here to help your business, even after purchase.

Farnell – Part of Premier Farnell

Farnell is part of the Premier Farnell Group of companies and this means you can access even more products from within the group.  Together with Newark, our American based distributor, Farnell is truly a one-stop shop!

A Message from Harriet Green (CEO)

As we develop our multi-channel, customer focused services, the further enhancement of our website is critical to meet the needs of all our customers.

We have focused our latest website developments on ‘speed’ and ‘simplicity of search’ together with more detailed product and RoHS information. We aim to be easy to do business with, whatever channel you choose, supported by our high service levels, we get the right products to the right customers at the right time.

We will continue to develop our e-commerce offering and are proud of the recognition we have gained through the Elektra ‘Online Business of the Year Award’.

I always welcome customer feedback - please email me your thoughts.

Thank you
 

Harriet Green
CEO Premier Farnell

Our History – Farnell

Established in 1939, by Alan Farnell and Arthur Woffenden A.C.Farnell Limited originally sold radio parts but later broadened their product range to focus on the wholesale market.

In 1966 Farnell Electronics floated on the London Stock Exchange with a turnover of just c.€3million reaching c.€300 million by 1990.

Today, Farnell is one of the worlds leading distributors of electronic, electrical, industrial and maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) products. 

• Employing over 1200 people in more than 20 countries
• Working with over 800 world class suppliers 
• Offering over 430,000 stocked products
• With ordering 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Our History – the other Premier Farnell Companies

 Newark

• Acquired by Farnell Electronics in 1996 as part of Premier Industrial Corporation
• Market-leading, knowledge-based distributor of electronic components in the Americas
• Locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil
• Customers include professionals working in design, maintenance and purchasing
• Visit Newark

CPC

• CPC (Combined Precision Components) was established in 1967 as a supplier of spare parts
• Acquired by Premier Farnell in 1995
• Leading UK distributor of electrical and electronic components, accessories and equipment
• Wide customer base of smaller companies
• Visit CPC

Corporate Responsibility Policy

Approach

Premier Farnell takes its role as a responsible corporate citizen seriously and seeks to take account of the economic, social and environmental impacts of its operations. It is our belief that acting in this way is a source of business opportunity, improved competitiveness and sound business practice.

Read more about Premier Farnell’s responsibility here.

Policy Statements

View our Policy Statements here.

Don’t just take our word for it…