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Harwin names Doug Steele Global VP Catalogue Distribution

Publication date: 02 February 2009

Harwin names Doug Steele Global VP Catalogue Distribution

Harwin Inc, manufacturer of high reliability connector systems, has named Doug Steele as Global VP of Catalogue Distribution. Steele, who was previously Harwin’s North America Distribution Director, will be tasked with developing a consistent worldwide product pricing and product introduction structure.

Doug SteeleCurrently, Harwin has worldwide franchise deals in place with Mouser, Newark and Farnell. Explains CEO Andrew McQuilken: “Catalogue distributors are especially important in our network as they enable designers to access new products easily and in low volumes for prototyping and short production runs.

In his new role Doug will be responsible for ensuring that engineers who use the world’s leading catalogue distributors are aware of our hi-rel connector product range.”

Adds Steele: “One of our key catalog distribution products – targeted at designers looking for a high performance connector system that performs well under harsh environmental conditions yet is priced in line with commercial products – is our Datamate 2mm pitch cable to cable, cable to board and board to board connector system.”

About Harwin

Harwin is a manufacturer of standard & custom interconnect components with an enviable reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service. Harwin has been successfully manufacturing electronic components for more than 50 years.

Harwin’s sales and service extend worldwide via offices and manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore & Taiwan and a world wide distribution network. Products include: High Reliability devices; RFI & PCB Hardware; and an extensive range of industry standard interconnection solutions.

The company operates a continuous product development program, and offers a custom connector design service.

Visit http://www.harwin.com for further information.

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