Newark element14

What Newark element14 does

Newark element14 is a high-service, multi-channel electronic components distributor operating primarily in the North American market as a subsidiary brand of Premier Farnell Limited, which is itself owned by Avnet. The company distributes more than 1 million products from approximately 2,000 manufacturers across categories including connectors, passive components, semiconductors (ICs and discretes), sensors, test and measurement equipment, embedded computing platforms, power supplies, and development tools. Notable suppliers include Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, KEMET, Panasonic, Amphenol, Keysight, NI-Emerson, Tektronix, TE Connectivity, Littelfuse, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Molex, and Eaton. The platform adds approximately 3,000 new products monthly and operates same-day shipping on in-stock items.

The underlying technology is a B2B e-commerce platform (newark.com) integrated with proprietary procurement tooling including a BOM Upload tool for bulk ordering, Quick Order for part-number entry, and a Request a Quote workflow for custom and volume orders. The element14 Community—an engineering forum with 890,000+ members—serves as both a content platform and demand-generation asset, supported by technical resource hubs such as DevKit HQ and Power Hub. Newark holds ISO 9001 (BSI) certification for quality management, reinforcing its positioning with enterprise procurement teams.

Revenue is generated through hardware markup on distributed components under a B2B model combining e-commerce self-service, phone-based sales, and enterprise field-sales account management. Pricing follows a unit-pricing model for individual and SMB purchases, with quote-based multi-year contracts for enterprise and industrial accounts, and up to 30% education discounts for students and faculty. Customer segments are intentionally horizontal: professional engineers (primary), makers/hobbyists, industrial manufacturers, and educational institutions, each with distinct use cases ranging from prototyping to production and STEM teaching.

Name

Newark element14

Legal name

Premier Farnell Limited

Website

https://newark.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Newark element14 is a multi-channel electronic components distributor serving engineers, makers, industrial buyers, and educators in North America with over 1 million products from 2,000 manufacturers via e-commerce and enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors) Retail (CRACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semiconductors, ICs & Microcontrollers Retail (CRACAKAB), Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI), PC Components & Upgrades Retail (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage, Motherboards) (CRACABAD)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Semiconductors and passives
• Connectors and cable assemblies
• Test and measurement equipment
• Development boards and embedded systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electronic Components Distribution: Sale of electronic components including semiconductors, passives, connectors, tools, test equipment, and embedded systems. Revenue generated through product markup on manufacturer pricing, with same-day shipping available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Newark element14 is a high-service, multi-channel electronic components distributor that sells more than 1 million products from approximately 2,000 leading manufacturers—including semiconductors, passives, connectors, sensors, switches, relays, cooling and thermal management devices, automation and process control equipment, RF and wireless modules, power supplies, circuit protection, tools, enclosures, optoelectronics, and test and measurement instruments—through its newark.com e-commerce platform, with same-day shipping available on in-stock items. The platform is complemented by value-added services such as custom components sourcing, purchase and procurement support, stock management, design services, education services, and packaging solutions, together with the element14 Community of 890,000+ engineers.

Product overview

Newark element14 is a comprehensive electronic components distribution platform offering access to over 1 million products from approximately 2,000 manufacturers. The core offering includes connectors, passive components, semiconductors (both ICs and discretes), sensors, switches, relays, cooling and thermal management solutions, automation and process control equipment, RF and wireless modules, tools and production supplies, enclosures, optoelectronics, displays, power supplies, test and measurement equipment, development boards and evaluation tools, engineering software, embedded computers, maker boards, and Raspberry Pi products. The platform serves engineers with features including same-day shipping, BOM upload tools, quick order functionality, and a community of 890,000+ engineers. New products are added monthly, with approximately 3,000 new items added each month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• element14 Community: A community platform for engineers providing technical discussions, learning content, and opportunities to test new products.

Products and services

• Newark element14 E-commerce Distribution Platform Multi-channel electronic components distribution platform offering access to over 1 million SKUs (connectors, passive components, semiconductors, sensors, switches, relays, cooling, automation, RF/wireless, tools, enclosures, optoelectronics, power supplies, test and measurement, development boards, embedded computers, Raspberry Pi, etc.) from approximately 2,000 manufacturers, with same-day shipping on in-stock items, an online catalog, account management, and procurement tooling for engineers, makers, industrial buyers, and educational customers.
• Custom Components Sourcing Service Service through which Newark element14 sources non-standard, custom, or hard-to-find electronic components on behalf of customers, supporting enterprise and industrial buyers whose requirements extend beyond catalog stock.
• Purchase & Procurement Support Procurement-focused service providing enterprise and industrial buyers with quote support, custom ordering, and account-management assistance for sourcing electronic components through Newark's catalog of 1 million+ products.
• Stock Management Service Service supporting industrial and enterprise customers with ongoing inventory and stock management of electronic components, helping maintain supply continuity for production and maintenance operations.
• Design Services Design support services assisting engineers and product developers with component selection, evaluation, and design-in activities for electronic products, leveraging Newark's catalog and supplier relationships.
• Education Services Dedicated services for schools, universities, students, and educators purchasing electronic components and development kits for STEM education and laboratory work, including pricing programs and curriculum-relevant product support.
• Packaging Solutions Custom packaging solutions provided to enterprise and industrial customers for electronic components, supporting specific shipping, handling, or production-line requirements.
• element14 Community Online technical community platform for engineers, providing peer-to-peer technical discussions, learning resources, product reviews, and opportunities to test new products, hosted as a sub-brand of Newark element14 within the Premier Farnell group.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Analog DevicescoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading semiconductor manufacturer partnership. Newark distributes Analog Devices products including power management ICs, amplifiers, and data conversion solutions.
• STMicroelectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor semiconductor supplier offering microcontrollers, sensors, and power devices through Newark's distribution channel.
• Raspberry PicoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Raspberry Pi reseller offering single board computers, compute modules, kits, and peripherals. Designated as an authorized Raspberry Pi manufacturer page.
• Keysight TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTest and measurement equipment supplier providing oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators through Newark.
• NI (Emerson)coreTechnology or IntegrationTest and measurement solutions including USB multifunction I/O devices, USRP software defined radios, and modular test systems.
• TektronixcoreTechnology or IntegrationOscilloscope and test equipment manufacturer whose products are featured prominently on the Newark platform.
• TE ConnectivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationConnector and sensor manufacturer supplying products through Newark's interconnect category.
• LittelfusecoreTechnology or IntegrationCircuit protection specialist providing fuses, TVS, and circuit breakers through Newark's circuit protection category.
• AmphenolcoreTechnology or IntegrationConnector manufacturer including aerospace, industrial, and sensor connectors distributed through Newark.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic components supplier offering capacitors, resistors, and other passive components through Newark.
• KEMETcoreTechnology or IntegrationCapacitor manufacturer providing aluminum electrolytic, ceramic, and tantalum capacitors through Newark.
• ArduinocoreTechnology or IntegrationEmbedded development platform partnership featuring Arduino boards, shields, and accessories including Arduino UNO R4.
• AvnetflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company. Newark is an Avnet Company, operating within the Avnet distribution network.
• Premier FarnellflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company. Copyright indicates Premier Farnell Limited owns Newark element14 brand.
• Hackster.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with hardware learning platform Hackster.io for reaching makers and educators.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is the largest direct competitor to Newark element14, offering a similarly broad catalog of electronic components, semiconductors, and test equipment to engineers and procurement teams globally, with same-day shipping and a comparable e-commerce-first model.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser directly competes with Newark on breadth of catalog, franchise distribution agreements with the same semiconductor and connector suppliers, and a focus on design engineers as the primary buyer, with rapid new product introduction of 3,000+ SKUs per month.
• RS Components: RS is the European equivalent of Newark and a Fellow Preferred distributor on the global Premier Farnell / RS platform, operating an almost identical multi-channel electronic components distribution model aimed at engineers, makers, and industrial buyers worldwide.
• Future Electronics: Future Electronics is a global authorized electronic components distributor that competes with Newark for franchise lines from Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, and other shared suppliers, particularly in industrial and OEM channels.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Arrow is Newark's ultimate parent group's most direct large-scale competitor and a global broad-line distributor of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions serving both mass-market engineers and large OEM accounts.
• WPG Holdings: WPG is one of Asia's largest electronic component distributors and a direct competitor for the same franchise semiconductor lines Newark distributes, with significant scale in Greater China and emerging APAC markets.

Emerging players

• Adafruit Industries: Adafruit is a US-based maker-focused electronic components and education retailer serving the same hobbyist and education customer segments that Newark targets via element14 Community and Raspberry Pi/Arduino offerings.
• SparkFun Electronics: SparkFun competes specifically in Newark's maker and education segment by selling development boards, sensors, and breakout boards with strong community content, overlapping with Newark's DevKit HQ and Hackster.io partnerships.

Regional players

• Heilind Electronics: Heilind is a North American specialty distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and circuit protection products that overlaps with Newark's connector, relay, and Littelfuse categories for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Allied Electronics & Automation: Allied, now part of RS Components, is a North American industrial automation and electronic components distributor that competes with Newark's industrial and manufacturing customer segment for automation, control, and electromechanical product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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