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Farnell expands electromechanical portfolio
17 March 2026
FARNELL HAS signed a new distribution agreement with Hongfa, a leading manufacturer of relays and electromechanical components. The agreement comes as demand for high-performance, reliable relay solutions continues to grow across industrial automation, automotive, energy, and smart building applications.

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.
Hongfa Europe 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.
The agreement gives customers access to Hongfa’s 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.
This partnership supports Farnell’s strategy to expand its electromechanical portfolio and enhance choice for engineers across EMEA.
Customer benefits include:
- Range: Broader availability of reliable, high-quality relay solutions
- Access: Easier online ordering once live
- Speed: Fast delivery through Farnell’s EMEA logistics network
- Expertise: Access to Hongfa’s established relay engineering teams.
Andrew Weatherill, VP global product, Farnell Global, said: “We are excited to welcome Hongfa to Farnell’s 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.”
Daniel Bayer, sales manager distribution, BeNeLux, East Europe and Baltic, Hongfa added: “We 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’s market presence and providing faster, more efficient service to engineers and purchasing professionals.”
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