Newark to distribute Sure-Seal’s rugged, sealed connector solutions for harsh environments
(Philadelphia, PA – September 4, 2025) – Sure-Seal Connections®, a manufacturer of rugged, sealed electrical connectors, today announced a new distribution partnership with Newark, an Avnet company and leading high-service electronics distributor. Through this agreement, Newark will expand access to Sure-Seal’s proven connector technology across various markets, including agriculture, mining and construction.
“This partnership with Newark allows Sure-Seal to reach engineers and procurement professionals at every stage of design and production,” said Rob Venango, Director at Sure-Seal Connections®. “Newark’s trusted position as a global distributor, combined with Sure-Seal’s rugged interconnect technology, creates a powerful offering for customers who demand reliable, high-performance sealed connector solutions.”
“At Newark, we are committed to connecting innovators with the components they need to design, build, and maintain world-class applications,” said Gareth James, Product Category Director – Interconnect & Electromechanical at Newark. “Adding Sure-Seal to our product lineup strengthens our ability to deliver rugged, IP67-rated connector solutions that are engineered for durability in the toughest environments.”
This partnership enhances customer access to Sure-Seal’s rugged interconnect portfolio by leveraging Newark’s global distribution reach, e-commerce platform, and design support services. Together, the two companies will provide engineers and OEMs with faster availability, technical expertise, and a reliable supply of Sure-Seal’s sealed connector solutions for mission-critical applications in construction, mining, agriculture, and beyond.
About Sure-Seal Connections®
Sure-Seal Connections® designs and manufactures rugged, sealed electrical connectors engineered for reliable performance in harsh environments. With a proven history serving the automotive, industrial, heavy equipment, lighting, and e-mobility markets, Sure-Seal connectors deliver IP67-rated protection against water, dust, vibration, and extreme temperatures. Offering a cost-effective, user-friendly alternative to more complex sealed connector systems, Sure-Seal Connections provides OEMs and engineers with durable interconnect solutions that ensure uninterrupted performance in mission-critical applications.
About Farnell
Farnell Global is a fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, Farnell helps its customers access the products and services they need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 48 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,300 employees, Farnell provides every component its customers need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global trades as Newark in the Americas, Farnell in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Japan, and element14 across Asia Pacific.
Farnell Global has been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), since 2016. Today, this relationship allows the company to support its customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
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