PEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest integrators of configurable and modified standard power supplies, today announced an agreement with Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, in which PEI-Genesis will distribute and add value to power supply products from the Embedded Power business of Emerson Network Power for customers in North and South America.

PEI-Genesis now has the ability to help design engineers solve their power challenges using power supplies from Emerson Network Power.

“We are very excited to announce this partnership,” said Russel Dorwart, president & COO, PEI-Genesis. “This gives us an opportunity to further expand our footprint in the power market and expand our value-add capabilities. The Emerson Network Power brand is very powerful in the marketplace and, with thousands of standard and configurable power supplies, the product portfolio now available to us is exceptional.”

PEI-Genesis has made its mark in the electronic components and power supply industry by bucking the trend of traditionally long lead times. It strives to reduce customers’ total acquisition cost and lead times, simplify assembly, and improve the quality and reliability of their designs. PEI-Genesis has a strong team of dedicated engineers which include field application engineers, internal application engineers, design engineers, power engineers, and manufacturing engineers. The company has also created robust solution guides that make a customer’s integration process straightforward and can quickly meet their exact application needs.

“PEI-Genesis targets small and medium-sized customers that operate in many diverse markets that have high complexity, low volume applications. The company’s strengths in short lead times, solution-integration and simplifying the whole process of solving power challenges is a great asset in our marketplace,” said Dana Huth, vice president and general manager, Embedded Power, Emerson Network Power.

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PEI-Genesis continues European expansion with opening of sales office in France

PEI-Genesis, the international distributor specialising in the rapid assembly of multi-pin connectors, has opened a fully staffed sales office in France as part of the company’s plans to expand its operations throughout continental Europe.

Led by country manager Jean-Noel Galliot, the four-strong French team will be based at Bussy Saint Georges, which is located about 30km east of Paris.

PEI-Genesis works in partnership with leading connector manufacturers such as Amphenol, ITT Interconnect Solutions, Glenair and Polamco. The company is able to offer an unrivalled 48-hour connector assembly service by carrying a massive inventory of connector piece-parts and using purpose-designed machines to automate the assembly process.

Commenting on the opening of the French office, Jean-Noel Galliot said: “As a team, we are very excited about the opportunities for PEI-Genesis in France. We believe that engineers and buyers in the industrial, transportation, aerospace and defence sectors will respond eagerly to the company’s rapid connector assembly service and that PEI-Genesis will soon be firmly established in the French market.”

Galliot has over 14 years’ experience in the electronics industry, including 7 years as European distribution manager and key account manager for a leading connector manufacturer.

He will be supported by David Bonamy, who has been appointed as sales manager for the south of France, together with internal sales personnel Jarmila Chaintreau and Nadege Renciot.

In addition, another new French employee, Christel Cavillon, has joined PEI-Genesis at its European headquarters in Southampton to provide purchasing support for the French operation.

The picture shows (from left to right): David Bonamy, Jarmila Chaintreau, Jean-Noel Galliot and Nadege Renciot.

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Polamco and PEI-Genesis distribution agreement

International assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has signed a worldwide franchise agreement with Polamco, the UK-based manufacturer of connector backshells and accessories.

PEI-Genesis specialises in the rapid assembly of multi-pin connectors, and this new franchise is an ideal complement to the company’s existing product portfolio, enabling customers to source both connectors and accessories from a single point of contact.

Primarily targeting the industrial, transportation, aerospace and military sectors, PEI-Genesis will be offering Polamco’s comprehensive range of circular and rectangular backshells, as well as their popular accessories such as protection caps and dummy receptacles.

“In addition to their wide range of standard components, Polamco’s great strength is their ability to respond quickly and efficiently to customers’ individual backshell requirements,” commented David Jones, European General Manager for PEI-Genesis.

“They are able to provide design drawings in a matter of hours and, with their extensive CNC manufacturing facilities, can rapidly turn these design concepts into high-quality finished products. We are very pleased that this exceptional service is now available to all of our customers through the integrated support of the two companies’ engineering teams.”

Polamco’s Managing Director, Andrew Polson, was equally enthusiastic about the new agreement: “PEI-Genesis is a rapidly expanding company with a first-class connector assembly facility at Southampton. We are delighted to be working with them and are excited about being able to offer our products and design service within the PEI-Genesis customer base, both in Europe and in the USA.

“Both Polamco and PEI-Genesis are driven by a desire to achieve the highest levels of quality and customer service, and I believe that this shared philosophy will be the foundation of a very successful partnership.”

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Rail-industry connectors now carry full SNCF qualification

ITT’s VEAM VBN series of rail-industry connectors, which are available for despatch within 48 hours from international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis, have recently been awarded full NF F 61-030 qualification by the French mass-transit authority, SNCF.

The qualification process involved vigorous testing over a prolonged period to verify the mechanical and electrical intermateability between the VEAM VBN connectors and other approved products.

ITT’s success in achieving NF F 61-030 qualification means that the VBN multi-pin circular connectors can now be used by subcontractors on any train operated by SNCF.

The component parts of the VBN series connectors are manufactured at ITT’s Lainate facility in Italy, which has recently received IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) certification for the design and production of electrical and fibre-optic circular connectors.

Designed specifically for the hostile environment of railway and transportation applications, the VBN connectors feature plated aluminium alloy shells with a positive-lock/quick-disconnect reverse bayonet coupling mechanism for fast, reliable mating and unmating.

High shock and vibration resistance is achieved without the need for lock wires, and the connectors are resistant to fuel oils, solvents and elevated temperatures.

Utilising clip-in crimp contacts and flame-retardant thermoplastic inserts with retaining rings, the VBN series connectors are supplied by PEI-Genesis as loose parts to allow users to configure the polarisation to suit the requirements of their particular application. Inserts can even be changed at a later date if additional capacity is required as the system expands.

The VBN connectors are available in a variety of styles and shell sizes, and there are no minimum order quantities.

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Polamco and PEI-Genesis sign worldwide distribution agreement

International assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has signed a worldwide franchise agreement with Polamco, the UK-based manufacturer of connector backshells and accessories.

PEI-Genesis specialises in the rapid assembly of multi-pin connectors, and this new franchise is an ideal complement to the company’s existing product portfolio, enabling customers to source both connectors and accessories from a single point of contact.

Primarily targeting the industrial, transportation, aerospace and military sectors, PEI-Genesis will be offering Polamco’s comprehensive range of circular and rectangular backshells, as well as their popular accessories such as protection caps and dummy receptacles.

“In addition to their wide range of standard components, Polamco’s great strength is their ability to respond quickly and efficiently to customers’ individual backshell requirements,” commented David Jones, European General Manager for PEI-Genesis.

“They are able to provide design drawings in a matter of hours and, with their extensive CNC manufacturing facilities, can rapidly turn these design concepts into high-quality finished products. We are very pleased that this exceptional service is now available to all of our customers through the integrated support of the two companies’ engineering teams.”

Polamco’s Managing Director, Andrew Polson, was equally enthusiastic about the new agreement: “PEI-Genesis is a rapidly expanding company with a first-class connector assembly facility at Southampton. We are delighted to be working with them and are excited about being able to offer our products and design service within the PEI-Genesis customer base, both in Europe and in the USA.

“Both Polamco and PEI-Genesis are driven by a desire to achieve the highest levels of quality and customer service, and I believe that this shared philosophy will be the foundation of a very successful partnership.”

For further information, visit www.peigenesis.co.uk and www.polamco.com.

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ITT’s D-subminiature connectors now available fully assembled in 48 hours

PEI-Genesis, the franchised distributor specialising in connector assembly services, has expanded its portfolio of products from manufacturer ITT Interconnect Solutions (Cannon and VEAM) to include the company’s huge range of D-subminiature connectors.

Available in a vast array of different types and styles to suit almost any D-subminiature requirement, the ITT connectors are offered with PEI’s unrivalled 48-hour assembly service, which the company achieves by carrying massive stocks of connector piece-parts and using in-house developed machines to automate the assembly process.

The D-subminiature connectors are all RoHS compliant and can be specified in standard configurations ranging from nine to 104 ways or with a combination of power and signal contacts to meet customers’ specific requirements.

Manufactured to the highest quality standards to ensure optimum performance and reliability, the connectors are available with turned or stamped-and-formed contacts in a wide variety of styles, such as crimped, solder bucket, insulation displacement, wire-wrap and press-fit.

In addition to general-purpose commercial products, the ITT D-subminiature range includes filtered versions for applications requiring EMI/RFI protection, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel versions designed to withstand harsh environments, and high-spec hermetically sealed MIL-DTL-24308 connectors for use in military and aerospace systems.

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Connector specialist increases floor space three-fold with move to new premises in Southampton

PEI-Genesis, the franchised distributor specialising in connector assembly services, has successfully completed its relocation from Basingstoke to new premises adjacent to Southampton Airport in Eastleigh.

Providing a total floor space of 65,000 ft2, the new premises are more than three times larger than the company’s previous building and will accommodate the increased assembly and stocking capacity needed as the business continues its rapid expansion throughout Europe.

David Jones, European General Manager for PEI-Genesis, is delighted with the move: “We have made a substantial investment in refitting the building and believe we have created the finest connector assembly facility in Europe. As well as enabling us to offer additional product lines and new value-added services, it will allow us to accelerate our plans to open new offices across Europe.”

PEI-Genesis is renowned for its 48-hour connector assembly service, and it achieves this by holding a massive inventory of connector piece-parts, coupled with the development of proprietary machines to automate the connector assembly process.

The new premises provide over eight times the stocking capacity of the previous building, and the company has taken the opportunity to double its assembly capability in terms of equipment and machines.

All but a handful of the company’s personnel have relocated from Basingstoke to Southampton, and PEI-Genesis expects staffing levels to increase by about 20% within the next
12 months.

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VG95234 connectors now available with 48-hour assembly service

VG95234 multi-pin circular connectors manufactured by ITT Interconnect Solutions (Cannon and VEAM) are now available from franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis with its market-leading 48-hour assembly service.

Designed in accordance with the VG95234 specification, the connectors use the dimensions and contact arrangements laid down in MIL-C-5015, but instead of being threaded they are provided with a reverse bayonet coupling mechanism, which offers exceptional vibration-protected sealing against fluids, as well as easy connection/disconnection.

Capable of withstanding the most severe conditions, the VG95234 connectors feature aluminium-alloy shells with an olive drab finish, high-quality polychloroprene insulators and silver-plated copper contacts with maximum current ratings from 8A to 245A.

These rugged waterproof connectors are particularly suitable for industrial, transportation and military applications and are available in a wide variety of shell styles, sizes and contact arrangements. Operating temperature range is specified as -55 to 125degC, and the connectors are rated for a minimum of 500 mating cycles.

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New ordering guide focuses on rail-industry connectors

Franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has brought out a new ordering guide for the CIR series of rail-industry connectors manufactured by ITT Interconnect Solutions (Cannon and VEAM).

Specifically designed for the hostile environment of rail and mass-transit applications, the versatile CIR series is available in an enormous range of styles, sizes and configurations.

PEI-Genesis holds stock at piece-part level and, within 48 hours of receiving an order, assembles the connectors to meet the customer’s exact requirements.

The new 28-page guide serves as a handy quick-reference tool for creating a part number, with connector variants listed by both shell size and number of contacts to make it easier for customers to specify the right connector for their application.

The guide also includes key technical specifications, line diagrams of the various shell styles, and a section detailing the comprehensive range of crimp contact assembly tools available for the CIR series connectors.

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