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Wireless Logic, a global IoT solutions provider, has acquired Arqia, Brazil’s largest independent authorised MVNO. This acquisition marks an important milestone in Wireless Logic’s global expansion, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for enterprises navigating local and cross-border IoT connectivity. Arqia’s deep understanding of the rapidly growing LATAM market and its proven ability to

Harwin has announced the winners of its annual Distributor of the Year Award, with Mouser taking home the grand prize of Global Distributor of the Year. The Texas-headquartered online distributor outperformed its US-rivals across four of six measured KPIs, including sales growth, new customer growth, new customer sales, and the ease of doing business with

Procurement Pro takes a look at the top news stories from March 2025. Analog Devices wins $105M in Federal CHIPS funding Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), headquartered in Wilmington, has signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with the federal government through the CHIPS Program Office. Once finalised, the federal award will be supported by a state

Farnell has announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement with Micro Commercial Components (MCC) that will enable it to deliver highly advanced, discrete semiconductor solutions to industries as diverse as automotive, industrial, consumer and computing. MCC’s focus is on supreme quality and enhanced features for components such as diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, silicon carbide

Emikon Otomasyon Ltd., established in 1997 in Istanbul and led by its sales manager Tolga Türünz, has become an authorised representative for PEAK-System products across Republic of Turkey and Turkic states, like Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. This strategic partnership is linked to the long existing one with PEAK-System’s parent company HMS and expands Emikon’s portfolio

Pete Johnson, EMEA Distribution Sales Manager with the industrial division of Sensata Technologies has accepted a seat on the Leadership Group of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn). Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of high-performance sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Pete Johnson brings extensive commercial and technical experience in numerous market sectors

Direct Components announced being awarded with the AS6081:2012 certification. This achievement underscores the company’s dedication to maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring the integrity of its supply chain among various industries: aerospace, defence, medical, and beyond. The AS6081:2012 certification is an internationally recognised standard designed to prevent, detect, and mitigate the risks associated with

Astute Group has announced the acquisition of Copper & Optic. This UK-based expert in cable and harness assemblies brings bespoke and turnkey custom-design capabilities to the group, benefiting key sectors, especially aerospace and defence. Copper & Optic’s deep knowledge in complex cabling, fibre optics, and electromechanical assembly will augment Astute’s already strong interconnects business, creating