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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. MORE.

Connector Kits

New connector kit service saves time for purchasing and production staff

PEI-Genesis has introduced a new connector kit service that enables customers to obtain a multi-contact connector with the accessories required to terminate it to a cable – all packaged in one bag, under a single part number.

By eliminating the need to place separate orders for individual items such as backshells, shrink boots, shielding, screen-trap devices and potting material, this new service will significantly speed up the purchasing process for customers. MORE

Amphe-EX Connectors

Multi-pin hazardous-area connectors now available fully assembled in 48 hours

The comprehensive range of ATEX-approved multi-pin hazardous-area connectors manufactured by Amphenol Industrial Operations is now available for despatch within 48 hours from international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis.

The Amphe-EX series and Star-Line EX series connectors are specifically designed for use in harsh environments such as those associated with oil and gas exploration, petrochemical plants and fuel storage sites. MORE

Multi-pin military connectors available with 48-hour assembly service

PEI-Genesis, the international assembling distributor specialising in interconnection products, will be displaying a wide variety of multi-pin military connectors from leading manufacturers at this year’s DSEi exhibition – all of which are available with PEI’s unrivalled 48-hour assembly service.

A prominent feature of the stand will be Amphenol’s complete line of MIL-DTL-38999 circular connectors, which come in an extensive range of shell sizes, insert arrangements, contact types and plating finishes. As PEI-Genesis holds its stock at piece-part level, it is able to assemble any variant that may be required. MORE

Subminiature Connectors

Composite subminiature connectors offer excellent EMI shielding

International assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has added Amphenol’s Amphe-Lite range of commercial subminiature circular connectors to its stock profile and is now offering them with PEI’s industry-leading 48-hour assembly service.

Featuring composite shells with built-in grounding fingers and electroless nickel plating as standard, the Amphe-Lite connectors provide excellent EMI shielding performance of 65dB at 10GHz, making them ideal for use on communications towers, process-control systems and medical equipment. MORE

PEI-Genesis connector production hits the 8 million mark

PEI-Genesis, the international franchised distributor specialising in the rapid assembly of multi-pin connectors, has reached a significant milestone in the company’s history by achieving a worldwide annual output of over 8 million assembled connectors.


During the last 12 months the company assembled a total of 8,354,671 connectors from 226,068 works orders covering 52,792 different part numbers. Impressively, over 50% of the 8 million connectors were built for customer orders of 5 pieces or less, and 65% were for customer orders of 10 pieces or less. All connectors were assembled and shipped in 48 hours. MORE

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. MORE

QUALITY CONNECTORS AT THE DOUBLE

Southampton-based PEI-Genesis is a company with a growing reputation among purchasing professionals who are involved in buying connectors for industrial, railway, aerospace or defence applications. The company offers an unrivalled 48-hour connector assembly service, which it achieves by using
in-house developed machines to automate the assembly process and by carrying enormous stocks of connector piece-parts from leading manufacturers such as Amphenonl, ITT Interconnect Solutions (Cannon and VEAM), Glenair and Polamco. MORE

Railway VBN Connectors

Railway connectors gain 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. MORE

Polamco connectors

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. MORE

EZ-Grip Coupling Nuts

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Versatile multi-pin connectors on show at Railtex

As seen in Railway Technology Magazine - Dec/Jan 09/09

Taking pride of place on the PEI-Genesis's stand 753 at the forthcoming Railtex show will be ITT's versatile VEAM CIR series multi-pin connectors, which can be configured with a wide variety of inserts and contacts to provide electrical, fibre-optic or pneumatic interconnections.

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Rugged connectors for trackside signalling equipment

As seen in a recent Railway Strategies Magazine

ITT's Trident Multiway series of rugged rack-and-panel connectors is now available exclusively from franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis and is offered with the company's industry leading 48 -hour connector assembly service.

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Larger Premises, More Connectors

As seen in Electronics Sourcing Annual Editions 2009

Responding to continued growth throughout its European operations, franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has moved to new 65,000 sq. ft. premises in Southampton, General Manager Europe, David Jones, explained.

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VEAM CIR VBN Connectors

PEI-Genesis to highlight ITT’s versatile VEAM CIR and VBN connectors

One of the main features of the PEI-Genesis stand at the forthcoming Railtex show will be a display of ITT’s versatile VEAM CIR and VBN series multipin connectors, which can be configured with a wide variety of inserts and contacts to provide electrical, fibre-optic or pneumatic interconnections.

Designed specifically for the hostile environment of rail-industry applications, the VEAM CIR and VBN connectors are available from PEI-Genesis with the company’s market-leading 48-hour assembly service. MORE

PEI-Genesis facility in Southampton UK

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. MORE

The picture shows PEI-Genesis President Steven Fisher (left) and European General

Circular connectors in 48 hours

Rapid Assembly of Rugged computers
(as seen in Battlespace magazine)

The 48-hour connector assembly service provided by PEI-Genesis is attracting an increasing number of customers from the defense sector.

Anyone involved in specifying or purchasing military circular connectors will probably have faced, at some point, the unwelcome choice of either waiting 10-12 weeks for a manufacturer to deliver the exact part required or accepting the nearest alternative from the necessarily restricted range of products sitting on a distributor's shelf and receiving it the next day. Neither outcome is satsifactory, and frustrated customers may be pleased to learn that there is in fact a third option. MORE

Circular Connectors

GUIDELINES FOR PURCHASING CIRCULAR CONNECTORS

Successful purchasing of circular connectors is as much about choosing the right supplier as it is about getting to grips with the technical requirements, says Doug Mercer, European Marketing Manager for PEI-Genesis.

Even though the humble circular connector performs just one very simple function - joining together signal and/or power lines - the task of sourcing exactly the right connector for a particular application can be surprisingly complicated. MORE

Rugged Connectors

Rapid Assembly of Rugged Connectors

The 48-hour connector assembly service provided by PEI-Genesis is attracting customers from a diverse range of market sectors.

Anyone involved in specifying or purchasing connectors will probably have faced, at some point, the unwelcome choice of either waiting 10-12 weeks for a manufacturer to deliver the exact part required or accepting the nearest alternative from the necessarily restricted range of products sitting on a distributor’s shelf and receiving it the next day. Neither outcome is satisfactory, and frustrated customers may be pleased to learn that there is in fact a third option. MORE

connectors

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. MORE

Industrial railway military connectors

ELECTRONICA 2008 PREVIEW: HALL B3 – STAND 133

Industrial, railway and military connectors to be displayed on PEI-Genesis stand

At this year’s Electronica exhibition, international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis will be featuring a comprehensive line-up of leading manufacturers’ industrial, railway and military connectors, all of which are available with the company’s renowned 48-hour connector assembly service. MORE

PEI ITT Veam Connectors

Clansman military audio connectors now available with 48-hour assembly service

Franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has extended its ITT Interconnect Solutions stock profile to include the VEAM PT (Pattern 105) range of military audio connectors and is now offering them with the standard PEI-Genesis 48-hour assembly service. MORE

AIO Award

Amphenol presents award to PEI-Genesis for fastest European growth

International franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has been officially recognised by connector manufacturer Amphenol Industrial Operations as the company’s fastest growing European distributor during 2007.

PEI-Genesis increased sales of Amphenol Industrial Operations (AIO) products from $760,000 in 2006 to $1.5million in 2007 and was recently presented with an award to mark this achievement. MORE

VEAM CIR Catalog

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. MORE

Stainless-steel MIL-DTL-38999 connectors

Stainless-steel MIL-DTL-38999 connectors now available with 48-hour assembly service

Franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has expanded its stock profile to include stainless-steel versions of the Amphenol TV series multipin circular connectors, which are particularly suitable for use in corrosive environments.

Available with PEI’s industry-leading 48-hour assembly service, the stainless-steel connectors can be supplied as either proprietary parts or as fully qualified MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors providing ‘K’ class firewall capability. MORE

PEI-Genesis Southampton Facility

Rapid growth prompts PEI-Genesis to move to larger premises in Southampton

In response to continued rapid growth throughout its European operations, franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has announced that it is moving to a 65,000 ft2 building in Eastleigh, which will serve as its new European headquarters and state-of-the-art connector assembly facility. MORE

Rail-industry connectors

Rail-industry connectors offer resistance to harsh environments

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

Distributor of the Year

PEI-Genesis is European Distributor of the Year award for ITT Interconnect Solutions

Connector manufacturer ITT Interconnect Solutions has presented its 2007 European Distributor of the Year award to international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis. Specialising in connectors for industrial, transportation, aerospace and military applications, PEI-Genesis offers an unrivalled 48-hour assembly service on ITT's Cannon and VEAM brands, providing customers with a genuine solution for their small-quantity and short-lead-time requirements. MORE

Amphenol JN1003 connectors

PEI-Genesis approved to assemble Amphenol JN1003 connectors for Eurofighter Typhoon

PEI-Genesis, the franchised assembler and distributor of electronic connectors, has been approved to assemble Amphenol's SJT range of JN1003 multi-pin circular connectors for use on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. MORE

Plastic bayonet-lock connectors

Plastic bayonet-lock connectors offer IP67 protection for industrial use

Now in stock at PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol 62IP range of miniature bayonet-lock connectors, which feature IP67 environmental protection and a moulded thermoplastic construction that makes them particularly well suited to industrial applications. MORE

sales team

PEI-Genesis sets up new team to handle redistribution sales

PEI-Genesis, the franchised assembler and distributor of multi-pin connectors, has greatly expanded its redistribution activities by creating a dedicated team of three people to handle sales through distribution partners. MORE

IP68 sealed connectors

IP68 sealed connectors from PEI-Genesis

New from franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol Barracuda range of IP68 sealed connectors, which have been specifically designed for use in harsh industrial applications where water, dust or spray may be present. MORE

Rail-industry connectors

Rail-industry connectors now in stock at PEI-Genesis

Franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is now carrying stocks of ITT's VEAM CIR series multipin circular connectors, which have become the worldwide standard for rail and mass-transit applications. With stock to build over 6000 different part numbers, PEI-Genesis is offering the CIR connectors and flame-retardant FRCIR variants with the company's market-leading 48-hour assembly service. MORE

Miniature bayonet-lock connectors

Miniature bayonet-lock connectors for tough environments

PEI-Genesis has added Amphenol's 62GB series of miniature bayonet-lock connectors to its stock profile and is now offering them with the company's standard 48-hour assembly service. Designed to provide a robust, high-density interface, the connectors are ideal for use on military communications equipment and for applications in demanding industrial environments. MORE

Amphenol Connector Solutions Guide

Handbook provides information on Amphenol circular connectors

International franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has brought out Version 2 of its Amphenol Connector Solutions Guide. The handbook has been completely updated and for the first time includes MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II and III circular connectors, as well as Amphenol's SJT variant. MORE

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Composite MIL-DTL-38999 connectors

Composite MIL-DTL-38999 connectors available in 48-hours

PEI-Genesis, the franchised assembler and distributor of electronic connectors, has expanded its portfolio of Amphenol products to include the CTV series of composite circular connectors, which feature a lightweight design that makes them particularly suitable for use in aerospace applications. Available from PEI-Genesis with an unrivalled 48-hour assembly service, the CTV series can be supplied as either proprietary parts or as fully qualified MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors with a choice of olive drab or electroless nickel plating. MORE

high-power connectors

High-power connectors incorporate advanced safety features

Now available from PEI-Genesis is a range of high-power industrial connectors that incorporate a number of advanced safety features to protect users. Manufactured by Anderson Power Products, the PowerMod HP connectors offer current ratings as high as 450A for appropriate applications and are primarily designed for connecting rechargeable battery packs to industrial equipment. MORE

Amphenol-air LB VG95234 connectors

Amphenol-Air LB approves PEI-Genesis for assembly of VG95234 connectors

PEI-Genesis, the franchised assembler and distributor of electronic connectors, has been approved by Amphenol-Air LB to assemble its range of VG95234 multi-pin circular connectors. The connectors are now available from PEI-Genesis with its market-leading 48-hour assembly service. MORE

Locking push-pull connector

Locking push/pull connectors

New from international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol PPS series of locking miniature push/pull connectors, which are machined from brass to provide an increased mechanical durability compared with traditional aluminium connectors. MORE

ITT rail-industry connectors

ITT rail-industry connectors assembled in 48 hours by PEI-Genesis

PEI-Genesis has added ITT's VEAM CIR series of multipin circular connectors to its product range and will be offering them with the company's 48-hour assembly service from May 2007. Designed specifically for the hostile environment of rail-industry applications, the VEAM CIR series can be configured to function as electrical, optical or pneumatic connectors and therefore simplify the design process as well as reducing product inventories. MORE

Standard USB 2.0 Cables

Connector enables standard USB 2.0 cables to be used in harsh conditions.

Now available from international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol 'USB Field' connection system, which enables standard USB 2.0 cables to be used in harsh environmental conditions. Based on the MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connector design, the USB Field system comprises a choice of metallic receptacles and a metallic plug incorporating a triple-start coarse-ribbed threaded coupling nut, an anti-decoupling device and two-position polarisation. MORE

Miniature push-pull connectors

Miniature push/pull connectors can take full immersion.

New from international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol SCE series of miniature push/pull connectors, which offer an environmental protection rating of IP68 and are therefore ideal for use in applications where they may be subjected to full immersion. MORE

Rugged Circular Push-Pull

Rugged Circular Push-Pull Connectors

New from international connector distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol ECTA 133 series of circular connectors, which offer a rugged design and convenient push-pull operation, making them ideal for use in a wide variety of industrial, automotive and rail applications. MORE

Tough Circular Industrial Connectors Offer Protection Up to IP67

PEI-Genesis has expanded its range of products from Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics with the addition of the new eco-mate series of circular industrial connectors. Having evolved from Amphenol-Tuchel's C16-1 series, the new eco-mate connectors are completely intermateable and interchangeable with the old C16-1 products. MORE

Harsh Environment Ethernet Connector System

Now available from PEI-Genesis is Amphenol's 'RJ Field' harsh-environment Ethernet connector system, which provides RJ45-style Cat 5/5e connections in a rugged, sealed and vibration-resistant housing.
Suitable for a wide variety of applications in the industrial, telecommunications, transport and military sectors, the RJ Field connectors use a one-step mating system that requires neither tooling nor time-consuming cable preparation and termination procedures. MORE

Corrosion-Resistant Marine

Corrosion-Resistant Marine Circular Connectors Now Available on Short Lead times

PEI-Genesis, the international distributor of commercial, industrial and military connectors, has added Amphenol's TVRB range of CECC75201-002 approved marine aluminium-bronze circular connectors to its stock profile and is now offering them with an unrivalled 48-hour assembly service. MORE

Avionics connectors

Avionics connectors assembled in 48 hours

PEI-Genesis has added ITT Cannon's BKA series ARINC 600 rack-and-panel connectors to its product range and is now offering them with a 48-hour assembly service. MORE

Military circular connectors

Military Circular Connectors Assembled in Two Days

PEI-Genesis has extended its franchise agreement with Amphenol to cover the manufacturer's MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II and III military circular connectors. MORE

Rugged Rack and Panel

Rugged Rack and Panel Connectors

ITT Cannon's Trident Multiway series of rugged rack-and-panel connectors is now available exclusively from PEI-Genesis, the international distributor of commercial, industrial and military connectors. MORE

PEI-Genesis and the Alden Pulse-Lok®, Auto-Coupling Circular Connectors

PEI-Genesis stocks an extensive selection of Alden Pulse-Lok® connectors. These connectors are primarily used in the medical and instrumentation fields to provide high density, sealed connections. Alden's Pulse-Lok® family of auto-coupling connectors has been performance engineered to meet the challenges of contemporary instrumentation applications. Pulse-Lok® connectors have an unmatched list of features and benefits for use in the most demanding applications. View a one minute video of the Pulse-Lok® features. MORE

PEI Genesis's new robotic assembly plant designed for increased productivity.

Being the world’s largest distributor of ITT-Cannon and Amphenol connectors, demands keeping abreast of 20% annual growth while still producing over 30,000 custom connectors every 24 hours. So, their new facility was architecturally designed from the ground up to support their competitive edge. MORE

PEI-Genesis Offers ITT Veam

International assembling distributor PEI-Genesis has added ITT's VEAM CIR series of multipin circular connectors to its product range and will be offering them with PEI's unrivalled 48-hour assembly service from September 2007. MORE

 

New Marking Standards for Military (MS) Parts

Due to abuses by offshore and U.S. based gray market counterfeiters, the U.S. government has imposed a new marking standard for MS part numbers. Legitimate franchised and approved sources are now marking MIL-STD-5015 connectors with a J prefix. MORE

PEI-Genesis Now Builds Entire Amphenol MIL-DTL-38999 Line

PEI-Genesis has received approval from the United States Department of Defense, Amphenol Aerospace, and Amphenol UK to assemble Amphenol MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, II and III connectors.  This includes stainless steel, aluminum and composite  Typical Amphenol series are JT, LJT, SJT, TV, and CTV. MORE

PEI-Genesis Adds ITT Cannon ARINC 600

PEI-Genesis is the largest ITT Cannon value added distributor in the world. We have just expanded our offering to include the ARINC 600 Series (Cannon's BKA rack and panel). The ARINC 600 series of Rack and Panel connectors are used in all commercial and military aircraft applications - TCAS, Windshear, MMR, EICA, AIMS, CIS, JSF, GPS and JTRS, to name a few. MORE

PEI-Genesis adds Anderson Power Products - PowerMod HP

PEI-Genesis is a stocking value added distributor for the New PowerMod HP (High Power) connector family from Anderson Power Products. This cost effective high power connector features a 125 AMP contact with low electrical resistance, positive latch, and an innovative cable strain relief kit. MORE

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